https://www.reuters.com/world/india/uae-is-mediating-between-india-pakistan-says-senior-diplomat-2021-04-15/ Yousef Al Otaiba, an Emirati ambassador, stated that the United Arab Emirates is looking to ensure that the India-Pakistan conflict does not escalate further. The conflict stems from territorial claims of Kashmir that have been going on for decades. Recently, the UAE wrote a ceasefire for both states in hopes to have peace in the region and keep Kashmir… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-restoring-diplomatic-ties-with-kenya-after-nearly-six-months-2021-05-06/ Somali government officials announced that they are working on repairing their tense relationship with Kenya. Kenyan foreign leaders responded in agreement to mend the bilateral relation. The Qatari government also spoke on the mending of the relationship by stating that they will have a role in peace negotiations and further bilateral legislation to keep the region stable. The relationship… Read more »
https://www.dw.com/en/france-agrees-sale-of-war-planes-to-egypt/a-57418002 On Monday, the Egyptian government confirmed their weapon sale agreement with France. France has agreed to sell various military technologies, most notably 30 Dassault Rafale jets, with the estimated total of the agreement being about $4.5 billion. This agreement has raised many red flags to the international community, specifically the Human Rights Watch. French President Emmanuel Macron has been… Read more »
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-cancels-election-observation-mission-to-ethiopia/a-57418226 The European Union decided to back out of their mission to oversee the Ethiopian general election in June. This comes after EU Representative Joseph Borrell stated that the Ethiopian government would not meet their conditions set in the agreement. While the EU may not directly oversee the election, it has kept their mission of spreading democracy by financially investing… Read more »
