The man accused of recruiting Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s brutal war has a name, a face, and a global footprint. U.S. sanctions and Colombian investigations point to Álvaro Andrés Quijano Becerra as a central figure in a network that empowered the RSF — raising new questions about how modern conflicts are outsourced and sustained.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s decision to freeze Gaza’s reconstruction funds until Hamas is disarmed is not cruelty—it’s common sense. After decades of destruction and rebuilding, both nations are refusing to bankroll another cycle of war. Ahmed Fathi argues that real aid must start with accountability and the removal of weapons from the hands of militias that serve foreign agendas, not the people of Gaza.

The Egypt–Gulf relationship is shifting from shared vision to strained bargain. While the Gulf demands asset-backed investments and disciplined returns, Egypt seeks financial relief and political breathing room. The trust that once bridged these differences is fading, replaced by transactional terms that risk unraveling in times of crisis.