Belgium was one of the 'Friends of Libya' in Paris. But does the prime minister realise that these Libyan 'friends' include a former al-Qaeda fighter?
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Belgium was one of the 'Friends of Libya' in Paris. But does the prime minister realise that these Libyan 'friends' include a former al-Qaeda fighter?
Though the 'Arab' revolution started in North Africa, most debate has focused on the Arab world, but what about the rest of Africa?
“You won’t fool the children of the revolution.” Especially not if they’re Twittering away on their mobile phones.
Muammar Gaddafi and Silvio Berlusconi have something in common: delusions of grandeur that keep them desperately holding on to the reins of power.
Tunisia's revolution will spread the scent of its jasmine to oppressed nations all over the region.
By Osama Diab It’s true that football divides Egyptians today, but it also, paradoxically, unites them on so many other levels. 30 December 2010 Today, once again, Egypt will be divided, but this time not based on sectarian tension between Muslims and Copts or political rivalry between the government and the opposition, but between supporters...
Egypt is certainly the gift of the Nile, but the great river could become east Africa’s curse. What are the chances of a future ‘water war’?
Amid the sweltering heat and omnipresent dust, Andrew Eatwell discovers Sudan's hospitable and friendly face – and its rapidly developing capital.
Despite its reputation for war and violence, there is more to Sudan than meets the West's eye.
