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Latest in Egypt
Egypt’s medical supplies shipments dispatched to India
Medical aid comes amid India’s struggle against COVID-19
Egyptian, French armies carry out joint naval, air drills
The joint drills come “within the framework of the Armed Forces General Command’s plan to upgrade the level of training of Egyptian forces, and exchange experiences with the armed forces of brotherly and friendly countries,” according to the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Cairo to receive raw materials to locally manufacture Sinovac vaccine on 18 May
No new strains of COVID-19 virus have been detected in Egypt so far: Health Minister
Al-Sisi directs completing electricity projects in Sinai on time
Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, and Adviser to President for Urban Planning Amir Sayed Ahmed.
Egyptian Parliament condemns Israeli violence in Jerusalem
Israeli police attack Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem late on Saturday, dozens injured
Egyptian former Coptic Christian monk executed for killing bishop
Monk Isaiah was accused of killing Bishop Epiphanius of the St Macarius Monastery in 2018
African Union chair meets Egypt’s Al-Sisi within regional tour to stimulate GERD talks
Sudan’s Al-Burhan meets with US envoy Jeffrey Feltman who said agreement on Ethiopian dam must be reached
Egypt heightens COVID-19 health measures at entry points
Rapid DNA examination to be conducted for all arrivals to country
Egypt-Turkey relations will reach high levels soon: Turkish Defence Minister
Akar’s remarks came during a speech given at an Iftar (breaking of the fast in the holy month of Ramadan) with the Turkish Special Forces, on Friday, in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
We want Egypt and Sudan to agree to second filling only: Ethiopia
Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Oil stresses second filling of GERD will affect his country’s electricity production, warns of energy shortage
Egypt condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arab League will hold extraordinary session over Israeli violations in Jerusalem
Egypt’s Nile revenue committee discusses water resources management during peak demand
Water Minister stresses necessity to address encroachments on Nile River, affiliated canals
Egypt, US discuss developments of GERD talks
GERD talks were unsuccessful due to Ethiopia’s intransigence, its rejection of all technical proposals put forward by Egypt, international mediators
Egypt’s House of Representatives to review National Human Rights Strategy next week
The strategy’s foremost objectives include the promotion of rights of the Egyptian citizen and the establishment of equality in society. It also aims for sustainable cooperation between all parties, including the civil society.
Egypt, Mali discuss strengthening bilateral relations in various fields
Ahmed Hafez, official spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Shoukry confirmed Egypt’s desire to strengthen relations between the two countries in various fields.
Egypt to receive 3.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in May: Health Minister
Health Ministry carries out awareness campaigns targeting 1 million citizens in 10 governorates during last two weeks
After surge in COVID-19 infections, Egypt tightens precautionary measures
Malls, shops, cafes, and cinemas to close at 21:00 daily for 2 weeks, whilst minors prohibited from attending Eid prayers
Egypt will accept no harm to its water interests: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President affirms keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation with US
Egypt faces several water challenges, foremost from GERD: Water Resources Minister
Minister Abdel Atty reviews Egypt’s plan to deal with water crisis in international forum
New app to educate Arabic language for Egyptian children abroad
Egypt organises camps to encourage children of expatriate citizens to speak Arabic
Egypt to hold final exams for Grades 9 and 12 in June, July
International schools have freedom to choose between in-school education for maximum of three days per week, distancing learning
Egypt, Libya hold Joint Consulate Committee meeting in Cairo
Joint committee to discuss conditions of expats in both countries, judicial cooperation.
Egypt to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets from France for $4.5bn
Rafale is a semi-stealth multirole fighter designed to conduct close air support, as well as air superiority missions
500 Egyptian doctors died from COVID-19 since start of pandemic: Medical Syndicate
Health official blames citizens not considering precautionary measures for rise in COVID-19 infections
Egypt’s Pope Tawadros II leads Easter Monday mass amid strict precautionary measures
Health Ministry has ordered for hospitals nationwide to remain on alert ahead of ‘Sham El-Nessim’ celebrations
Egypt to link Takaful cash support with preventing child marriage
Social Solidarity Ministry focuses on developing social awareness against negative practices, including child marriage, FGM, and drug abuse
Egypt’s Health Ministry deploys teams to increase COVID-19 awareness
Teams set out to educate citizens, tourists about precautionary measures, importance of vaccination
Egypt’s Pope Tawadros II prays for diplomatic resolution to GERD crisis
‘We call for participation, cooperation, and development, so that we all work as brothers of the eternal Nile River,’ says Pope Tawadros II
Ethiopia praises AU-led talks on GERD after harsh statement by Sudan
Khartoum affirms that Ethiopian efforts to disavow international agreements, treaties are irresponsible
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry heightens COVID-19 precautionary measures
Measures include closing all public parks, preventing public gatherings