Gregory Holyoke
Syria
Syrians in Europe weigh up going home one year after al-Assad’s fall
Euronews spoke to Syrians about their experiences of going back to the country after years as refugees and the push-and-pull factors that made them go. Some were enthusiastic to stay, while others were wary of the country’s future.
Ethiopia
Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?
In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region.
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USA
In US and Europe, troops on streets of capitals tell a different story
Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.
Gaza
Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control
The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as its leader Yasser Abu Shabab and his criminal past.
Egypt
Shifting sands: USAID funding cuts sees the Middle East look elsewhere
As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers.
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