Middle East & North Africa

Your daily dose of MENA affairs.


Our News' Middle East and North Africa section covers the day-to-day international affairs reportage of the Muslim world, stretching from Morocco to Iran; of the world's greatest energy exporting region; of 33 different nations and their respective governments. All of this is possible through fast, innovative and decentralized journalism, enabling us to connect professional and amateur writers alike with a vast and global audience.





Alawi Alshakaa

Trump–Netanyahu plan promises a 72-hour hostage deal, phased Israeli pullbacks, and international oversight, but Hamas consent, verification powers, and a path to Palestinian self-rule remain in doubt. [divider style="single" border="small"]…

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Bradley Rosen

Israel’s unprecedented strike on Qatar in September 2025 has reshaped the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, injecting new volatility into an already fragile environment. By targeting a…

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Victoria Sainz

In September 2025, Jihan al-Taei launched al-Mawadda, Iraq’s first explicitly feminist political party, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025. The party’s platform emphasizes women’s empowerment, protection…

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