The unity government in Palestine has yet to be agreed upon, but a comprehensive settlement between factions in the war-torn region is still attainable, writes Khaled Amayreh from the West Bank

A Libyan peace initiative seeks to calm the restive Sahel, with Darfur high on the agenda

Elections in Mauritania pave the way for a return to democracy in the North African country, with ex-slaves and women the clear winners

As Washington seeks the help of Iran and Syria in Iraq, they will ask for a price, writes Salah Hemeid