Bruno Finel

Morocco has been elected this week to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), reinforcing its growing diplomatic role on the continent.

Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, held talks on Saturday with UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, underscoring the strategic importance of U.S.-UAE cooperation amid mounting regional challenges.

The opening of the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa was marked by a controversial statement from AU Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, who declared that the “extermination” of the Palestinian people “must stop.”

It’s a regional cliché, and like most clichés, it exists for a reason. Israelis have a reputation for being… enthusiastic drivers. Not necessarily careful ones. 

Indirect talks between the United States and Iran have taken place in Oman, raising hopes of renewed diplomacy. US President Donald Trump described the discussions as “very good,” while Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi signaled readiness to reach a quick agreement.

The recent meeting in Tehran between Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani and senior Iranian official Ali Larijani once again highlights Doha’s ambiguous positioning in Middle Eastern geopolitics. 

Amid growing regional and global security challenges, the Republic of Togo reaffirms its steadfast commitment to international cooperation and strategic partnerships.

Togo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, held talks on Thursday in Jerusalem with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join his Board of Peace, an initiative presented as a vehicle to end the war in Gaza and tackle wider regional conflicts. Many countries have responded positively. France will not.

The Arab Republic of Egypt has welcomed an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump for President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to join the Board of Peace overseeing efforts to end the war in Gaza.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian escalated tensions on Sunday by declaring that any attack against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would amount to a declaration of war against Iran itself. 

Iranian authorities announced on Saturday the arrest of members of the Baha’i community, accusing them of involvement in recent protests against the regime.