Egypt Egypt accepts US invitation for meeting over Ethiopia dam dispute Washington moves to help mediate major row between Egypt and Ethiopia over $5bn infrastructure project on the Blue Nile.
Lebanon In Pictures: In Beirut, a revolution in unity over corruption Much of central Beirut was at a standstill for almost a week after what started as protests over WhatsApp tax.
Football Qatar to host Gulf Cup without blockading nations Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain will boycott regional football tournament in Doha amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute.
Botswana Botswana votes as President Masisi faces surprising challenge Former President Khama broke away from the ruling party and announced his support for the opposition coalition.
Aviation Lion Air: Boeing 737 MAX design flaws tied to Indonesia crash Incorrect assumptions on how an anti-stall device functioned and how pilots would react cited as factors of the crash.
Hong Kong protests Hong Kong: Extradition suspect freed but protests still likely Chan Tong-kai was accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend, leading to an extradition bill causing Hong Kong crisis.