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Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy
Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy is a critically acclaimed multimedia journalist, writer and columnist who has covered war zones and conflicts worldwide. Twitter: @ALMenawy
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Quiet tensions threatening Israeli-Egyptian cold peace
Since the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1978, peace between Egypt and Israel has resembled more of a strategic ceasefire than a warm partnership. However, the ongoing war in Gaza has exposed real fractures that are now pressing against the foundations of this long-standing peace.
Who can lead Sudan out of its crisis?
The coexistence of the SAF and RSF within Sudan’s political landscape seems increasingly untenable.
As the Sudanese people endure relentless bombing, destruction and displacement, the prospect of a peace agreement or ceasefire appears increasingly remote.
France’s changing role in Africa
France is facing an existential challenge to its relationship with its former colonies in Africa, as its political and military influence continues to wane.