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Latest in Egypt
20,000 Egyptians registered for COVID-19 vaccination: Health Minister
There are no concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine, says Hala Zayed
Egypt honours 3 recipients of 2020 Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Excellence
Award recipients are Salah Obayya, Fakiha El-Tayeb Haykal, and Ilham Ali
Egypt, UAE discuss ways to develop first Arab digital school
Proposed school aims to provide personalised, flexible remote learning experience to students across world
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry hosts debate on strengthening human rights protections
As part of the debate, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the Permanent Supreme Committee for Human Rights Sameh Shoukry met with Muhammad Faiq, President of the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR).
Egypt’s Press Syndicate postpones mid-term elections to 2 April amid COVID-19 concerns
Government, State Council reject syndicate’s proposal to hold elections outside headquarters
Ethiopia to commence 2nd unilateral filling of Nile dam as planned: Water Minister
Egyptian former minister describes Ethiopian stance as ‘bullying’ amid international silence
No request for international mediation in GERD talks received: Ethiopia official
Sudan announced earlier it had submitted formal request for quadripartite international mediation
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka
Egyptian President holds phone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Egypt’s project to develop families targets population planning
Governmental fund to be established to grant incentives to families abiding by family planning guidelines
Egypt wishes for 2nd Palestinian National Dialogue in Cairo to achieve goals: Al-Sisi
Palestinian factions are meeting to end internal divisions, prepare for first parliamentary, presidential elections since 2006
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry releases film to mark International Diplomat Day celebrations
To mark the celebration, which falls on 15 March every year, the Ministry released a film on the history, origin, work, and role diplomacy plays in defending Egyptian interests, and the constant care Egypt’s diplomats provide to citizens abroad.
Egypt’s Health Minister, Aboul Gheit discuss support for Arab countries amid COVID-19
Zayed met Arab League Secretary-General in capacity as head of Council of Arab Health Ministers
Diaa Rashwan rejects ‘pro-state candidate’ label in Press Syndicate elections
‘We all are people of state, but we are not children of government,’ says Rashwan
Egypt, UK tackle latest developments in Africa
UK pledges over $175m in support of South Sudan in 2021
Sudan officially requests quadripartite mediation for resolving GERD dispute
Sudanese PM criticises Ethiopia’s attempts to include water-sharing file in GERD negotiations
Egyptian universities must continue enforcing precautionary measures: Official
Universities will allocate isolation rooms at dorms for COVID-19 cases
Egypt grants women right to hold positions in public prosecution, State Council
State Council approves immediate appointment of several women in Administrative Prosecution, State Lawsuits Authority
Qatar sends positive message on restoring relations with Egypt: Shoukry
Qatar’s positive message reflects its determination to resume political, economic ties with Egypt, says Egyptian Foreign Minister
Health Ministry resumes early detection campaign for anemia, obesity, dwarfism for school students
Campaign coincides with start of second semester and resumption of in-person teaching
5 ministers to attend Parliament plenary sessions on Sunday
Special committees to discuss number of briefing requests, international agreements and draft laws in presence of ministers
Egypt aims to restore Historic Cairo’s role as traditional industries centre
Madbouly confirms government’s commitment to preserve all areas of Historic Cairo
Egypt’s Al-Sisi congratulates Libyan leaders on forming unified executive authority
New executive authority will be charged with leading Libya to elections
Arab League condemns opening of Czech diplomatic office in occupied Jerusalem
Measure violates international law, consistent European policy on Palestinian cause
Sudan holds right to defend its interests if GERD talks fail: Water Minister
Ethiopia dam’s second filling without tripartite agreement threatens lives of 20 million Sudanese people: Yasser Abbas
Parliament’s human rights committee rebukes joint western statement over human rights in Egypt
The human rights committee said that the statement over Egyptian human rights record is not based on facts.”
Western countries criticise Egypt’s human rights record, Egyptian Foreign Ministry slams “groundless accusations”
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that “Such statements that do not take into account the Egyptian human rights efforts are unacceptable
Ankara must abide by international law in order for Egypt-Turkey relations to improve: Source
Turkey needs to stop attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of the countries of the region, says the Egyptian high-level source
Egypt aims to become a mining hub, raising exports to $10bn by 2040
In a bid to become a mining hub Egypt to offer 200 exploration licenses annually: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla
Presidents of Egypt, DRC discuss Nile dam dispute
Tshisekedi appreciated the sincere and relentless Egyptian efforts to reach a balanced solution to the Nile dam dispute
Egypt’s Al-Sisi allocates state lands for establishment of various facilities, projects
President assigns area in Sohag governorate to establish sewage treatment plant