In many former ISIS-held cities in western and northern Iraq, citizens have been celebrating the two-year anniversary of the defeat of ISIS, although many remain aware of the challenges still ahead.
ISIS announced a new leader last week. While not much is known about him, he is thought to have been a close aide of former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Following the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the terrorist group announced Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, as their new leader. Despite limited information regarding the identity of al-Qurayshi, what do we know about him so far?
The death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi represents an important point for the group after its complete territorial losses in Iraq and Syria
More than two years after the defeat of ISIS, vast tracts of Raqqa City remain scarred by war. The increasingly-frustrated locals say that reconstruction funds have been used towards other ends by local councils, adding to the concerns about an on-going insurgency and rising unemployment.
The forces affiliated with Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) announced that they repelled an attack by Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) in Khalla, southern Tripoli, as the battle to control the Libyan capital enters its ninth month.
On December 12th, Algeria held its first elections since the ousting of its long-standing President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. However, the elections were marred by low turnout, with the protest movement viewing all candidates as members of the establishment.
Changes to the electoral law have been a key demand voiced by the protesters in Iraq. The nature of the amendments are being discussed in Parliament.