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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Arab NATO: A Treatment or a Pain?

Arab NATO: A Treatment or a Pain?

Monday 27 June 2022
Horn of Africa indicate preparations for developments that would follow the visit.  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's regional tour of Jordan, Egypt and Turkey, revelation of secret talks between bin Salman and Israeli security and intelligence officials in recent days, Jordan's ...
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Africa a Setting for New Cold War?

Africa a Setting for New Cold War?

Thursday 11 August 2022 ،
Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited South Africa, something signaling a heightening competition in Africa among the world powers.  In the 19th century, Africa had become a breeding ground for European colonialists, and the powers of that time took advantage of the w ...
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What’s behind Russia Hosting Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation?

What’s behind Russia Hosting Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation?

Tuesday 16 August 2022 ،
Horn of Africa, and this issue is more important at a time when Europe's borders with Russia are shut for transit. On the other hand, the decline of American influence in Yemen and the growing disputes between the UAE and Saudi Arabia as two allies of the war coalition in this country have provi ...
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How’s Abu Dhabi Giving Away Yemen’s Socotra Island to Tel Aviv?

How’s Abu Dhabi Giving Away Yemen’s Socotra Island to Tel Aviv?

Sunday 30 October 2022 ،
Horn of Africa, and from this point of view, it is very important for Tel Aviv.  Having in mind that 70 percent of the Israeli trade with the outside world is done through sea, dominating the shipping routes is of particular importance for this regime. A large part of the Israeli regime's ...
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French Police Use Tear Gas Against Moroccan Fans in Paris

French Police Use Tear Gas Against Moroccan Fans in Paris

Sunday 11 December 2022 ،
of the national team traditionally took to the streets of Paris, car horns were heard throughout the city. On the Champs-Elysees avenue, fans were chanting slogans and many police officers were deployed, some with water cannons. On Saturday night, police started to disperse Moroccan fans gathered o ...
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China Eyeing Yemen’s Aden Integration into Road, Belt Initiative

China Eyeing Yemen’s Aden Integration into Road, Belt Initiative

Tuesday 3 January 2023 ،
Horn of Africa, will play an important role in the transfer of Chinese goods to Africa. Any obstacles in the way of the Silk Road will make it difficult to realize this grand plan, and all the interested countries should play their best role in this global corridor.  Given Yemen’s poor t ...
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Why is Tel Aviv Worried about Sudan Clashes?

Why is Tel Aviv Worried about Sudan Clashes?

Friday 21 April 2023 ،
Horn of Africa.  Geopolitical significance of Sudan for the Israelis  Another important point making Sudan attractive to the Israelis is the country’s geopolitical position in Africa. Since Sudan is on the Red Sea route, it can considerably help beef up security of navigation for t ...
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Crimes ‘Beyond Imagination’: Saudi Border Guards Killed Hundreds of Migrants: HRW

Crimes ‘Beyond Imagination’: Saudi Border Guards Killed Hundreds of Migrants: HRW

Monday 21 August 2023 ،
Horn of Africa, across the Gulf of Aden, through Yemen and into Saudi Arabia. A July 5 report by the Mixed Migration Centre, an independent data institution within the Danish Refugee Council, said Ethiopians were being “systematically” killed by “security officials operating under ...
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How Are Attacks on Israeli Ships Wreaking Israeli Economy?

How Are Attacks on Israeli Ships Wreaking Israeli Economy?

Saturday 2 December 2023 ،
Horn of Africa, Globes news website reported that the ships that change their ordinary route of the Red Sea should sail additional 18 days to reach the Israeli ports.  Bizportal admits that such a route change will lead to a price hike for imported goods, adding that higher consumer prices wil ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Horn of Africa, keen to avoid falling behind. They aim to hinder Emirati initiatives by forging closer ties with Mogadishu. ALWAGHT- In recent years, the Persian Gulf states have increasingly focused on enhancing their ties with African nations and expanding their influence across the continent. Sa ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies