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Items by Sulaiman Lkaderi
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Who is the man leading the Sudanese army against the RSF?
Sudan is in turmoil. Clashes erupted across the country on 15 April as the Rapid Response Forces (RSF), a powerful Sudanese paramilitary organisation, and the Sudanese army exchanged heavy fire in an attempt to capture key government buildings and establish military dominance. The army is led by General Abdel Fattah…
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Sanctions or Assad: What is blocking aid from entering northern Syria?
As the death toll from the earthquakes which rocked Turkiye and Syria continues to rise, many are questioning whether sanctions on Syria are preventing aid from reaching the war-torn country. After 12 years of civil war, most of Syria is once again under the control of the Assad regime, but…
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Morocco v France: the battle against colonialism reaches the football pitch
The Moroccan national team have made history as the first Arab or African football team to reach the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup. On the way Morocco has beaten Spain and Portugal, as well as Belgium, reviving memories of colonial rivalries. Now, Morocco faces France in the semi-final, and…
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Morocco v Spain is more than football rivalry, it exposes historic tension
The Morocco national football team is due to play against Spain today at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. If Morocco wins, it will be the first Arab football team to reach the quarter finals in the tournament’s history. However, football rivalry is not the only thing at stake in…