Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
683k Egyptian women medically examined under ‘100 Million Health’ initiative
Initiative aims to provide early detection of diseases transmitted from mother to foetus
Egypt’s Parliament preliminarily approves draft law toughening FGM penalties
New law stipulates that medical institution where FGM takes place will be closed for 5 years
Arab-UN workshop calls on least developed Arab countries to adopt Trade Facilitation Annex
Workshop recommends establishing national committee to facilitate trade, consisting of all concerned parties
River Nile is a ‘matter of existence’ to Egyptians: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi stresses Egypt’s keenness to develop, deepen all existing forms of cooperation with Burundi
Egypt, Tunisia, Libya initiative on recovering looted funds approved by UNHRC
Resolution calls upon states that have safe havens for looted funds to return them unconditionally
Egypt shows flexibility in GERD talks, while Ethiopia manoeuvres: Egyptian official
Committee formed in Egypt to raise awareness on water issues
Egypt Health Minister, WHO discuss cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines
WHO representative praises Egypt’s achievements in eliminating Hepatitis C, controlling chronic diseases
Arab League reaffirms commitment to support Somalia stability, development
Somali Foreign Minister voices his appreciation for efforts of Arab League and its member states in support of Somalia’s state institutions, people
Ethiopia to conduct 2nd Nile dam filling in July as planned: Abiy Ahmed
Egypt, Sudan stress importance of involving international parties in negotiations, but Ethiopia refuses
King Abdullah II asserts Jordan’s support for all cooperation proposals with Egypt
Prime Minister Madbouly participates in Joint Egyptian-Jordanian Higher Committee session
Egypt, Canada discuss strengthening economic, trade relations
Ambassador to Canada Ahmed Abu Zeid met with Manitoba Deputy Prime Minister
Somalia delegation visits Cairo to discuss bilateral relations, regional issues
Egypt calls on all Somali parties to continue dialogue, in order to hold free, fair elections
Press Syndicate to hold mid-term election at Teachers Association
Vote counting to take place in front of candidates and delegates, all procedures visible to General Assembly members, says Khaled Mery
Sudan calls on Ethiopia to accept quartet mediation on Blue Nile Dam
Sudan has demanded quartet mediation since last year: Sudanese Water Minister
Ethiopia’s controversial Nile dam major challenge facing Egypt: Water Minister
Any Ethiopian unilateral action regarding GERD may cause negative impacts on downstream countries that Egypt would never accept, says Mohamed Abdel Aaty
Egypt to sign local manufacture agreement for China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt will provide coronavirus vaccine for pilgrims before Hajj season
Egypt-France maritime training launches in Mediterranean
Joint exercise aims to allow for exchange of experience between Egyptian, French Navies
Ethiopia claims Quartet involvement in GERD negotiations will prolong second filling
Language of sovereignty on River Nile is regrettable, says Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Opinion| Firm messages to Ethiopia
Like the nature of the river that goes through periods of flood and drought, the relationship between Cairo and Khartoum has a long history, including many years of growth and giving, and others that were scarce and dry.
House of Representatives delegation inspects Janaklis desert axis
MP Alaa Abed pledges to follow up on project implementation according to schedule
Social Solidarity Ministry marks Mother’s Day with benefits for mothers
Hospitals, clinics to offer free detection of diseases for all mothers nationwide, says Nevine El-Kabbaj
US Central Command official visits Egypt to discuss bilateral defence relations
US-Egypt defence relationship is critical for regional security, stability: Scott Benedict
In-person classes to continue at all universities in Egypt: Official
Second semester will take place normally while taking all precautionary measures against COVID-19
Arab League Head confirms support for Libya’s new executive authority
The new Government of National Unity (GNU) is led by President Mohamed Al-Menfi and Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeiba.
Recent Ethiopian GERD decision reveals intention to impose fait accompli on 2 downstream countries: Egypt
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country rejects recent Ethiopian decisions threatening Egyptian, Sudanese interests and peoples
India appoints new Ambassador to Cairo
Gupte joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991. He has studied Mandarin, and has worked closely with China as Under Secretary (China) from 1995 to 1998, and during postings in Hong Kong 1998-2000) and Beijing (2000-2004).
Egypt receives 4 first of regional kind health units
Health Minister meets Ecopat Board of Directors head to discuss cooperation in Egypt’s health sector
Egypt leads move at UN to adopt international waters issues statement
As part of the move, Egypt has formed a nucleus group of 17 countries representing the various geographical regions of the UN to formulate a cross-regional statement.
Egypt, Sweden discuss strengthening joint cooperation, regional conditions
Ministers also discussed range of issues, including renewable energy, digital transformation and infrastructure
Egypt continues to send relief aid to South Sudan in support for crisis-torn country
Two shipments of medical aid also sent to Yemen