Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, dies at 53

While Saif al-Islam is well-known in the North African country, especially for his role in shaping policy before 2011, his public profile has receded in recent years.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, attends a hearing behind bars in a courtroom in Zintan May 25, 2014.
Memorial to the victims on board the immigrants ship ‘Egoz,’ on Mount Herzl.

Jerusalem commemorates the ‘Egoz’ shipwreck disaster, 65 years later

A TUNISIAN expatriate shouts slogans while holding a placard reading ‘Free Tunisia,’ as he demonstrates on January 15, 2011, in Paris.

Protests and power vacuums: What the Arab Spring can teach us about Iran's protests

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion


Israel stands to benefit as UN affirms Morocco’s sovereignty in Western Sahara - opinion

The UN’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara signals a strategic shift that could be beneficial to Israel.

A car is seen during the visit of UN Western Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura at the Military Museum in refugee camp in Tindouf, Algeria, January 16, 2022.

Cairo cements MENA relationships with Tunisia - analysis

Egypt further expanded its growing influence in North Africa by signing eight memoranda with Tunisia.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty laughs during his meeting with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti at the Al Tahrir palace to discuss details of the Gaza reconstruction plan, ahead of the emergency Arab summit organised by Egypt this week, in Cairo, Egypt March 3, 2025

Morocco adds three Jewish monuments to national heritage list

Kahal Synagogue, Jewish cemetery, and mikveh in Asilah gain heritage status.

 The Kahal Synagogue in Asilah, Morocco.

ROPES in Morocco: Israelis and Palestinians found hope beyond conflict - opinion

Our eye-opening experiences during the program in Morocco illustrated what can be achieved, thus amplifying our hope for a future in which MENA can become a region of peace and coexistence.

ROPES participants take part in an educational session in Morocco.

'This Is Not a Cholent': Stories of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa - review

"This Is Not a Cholent" contributes to the history and legacy of these refugees and these communities’ cultural and emotional experiences. 

 CHILDREN AT the Beit Lid refugee camp near Pardesiyya, in 1950.

A great leader: Growth of Morocco under King Mohammed VI's 25-year-rule - opinion

Over 25 years under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, Morocco has seen steady progress as an emerging player on the international stage.

 KING MOHAMMED VI of Morocco meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, during a state-visit reception in Abu Dhabi, last year.

Libya has no plans to make peace with Israel, eastern Libyan minister says

"We support the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital," Abdulhadi al-Hweij said in a rare interview with Israeli media.

 Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar gestures to the crowd during Independence Day celebrations in Benghazi

Five Islamist convicts escape from Tunisian jail

The interior ministry published the names and photos of the escaped convicts and urged citizens to contact the police if they see them.

 Police officers stand guard near the site of a suicide bombing attack in downtown Tunis, Tunisia June 27, 2019.

'Six or seven' Muslim nations to make peace with Israel after Saudis - FM

Eli Cohen: "It's important to restate what the prime minister said, peace with Saudi Arabia is also peace between Jews and the Muslim world."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, September 22, 2023

Tunisia hints Israel behind devastating Storm Daniel due to 'Zionist name'

"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.

 A destroyed car sits on top of a pile of rubble, following fatal floods in Derna, Libya, September 17, 2023REUTERS/Amr Alfiky