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Latest in Politics

Egypt’s ‘Two is Enough’ project refers 853,643 women to family planning clinics
Project conducts 5.8 million door-to-door visits to encourage women to make use of family planning methods

Egypt condemns violence by extremist Israeli groups in Jerusalem
Egypt expresses its deep concern over escalation of attacks, provocative actions against residents of Jerusalem

Egypt, Libya discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the phone call touched on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as exchange views on the latest developments in Libya.

Egypt’s COVID-19 infection rate in 3rd wave 10% higher than previous waves: Health Minister
115 doctors have died of COVID-19 caught while on duty, says Hala Zayed

Ethiopia says 2nd dam filling on schedule despite pressures
Despite conspiracies, pressure exerted on us, we will carry out second filling of dam, says Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed

Syrian missile lands near Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor
Israel launches attacks inside Syria, targeting several missile batteries

Egypt’s Shoukry, Tunisian President discuss regional developments, GERD updates
Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the message dealt with the latest developments in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) talks and Egypt’s position in this regard.

Egyptian military’s brilliance behind 10th of Ramadan victory: Al-Sisi
10th of Ramadan victory is source of inspiration to win any battle in life, says Egyptian President

Egypt follows situation of Egyptian citizen stabbed in Kuwait
Emile Mahanna expected to leave hospital on Thursday evening after conducting necessary medical examinations

Egypt to manufacture 40 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine locally
Rollout of locally produce vaccine is expected to start in Q3 of 2021

Egypt’s Al-Sisi directs formulating integrated plan to develop local industrial sector
Al-Sisi remarks came during his meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea.

India to participate in Leaders’ Summit on Climate
Summit comes in run up to 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in November

Egypt Insurance Federation to hold webinar on global economic updates’ impact on sector
Defenseless Moments’ author, Larry Wilson, to deliver speech in webinar

Egypt, Niger, Senegal discuss latest GERD developments
Egyptian Foreign Minister concludes his African tour by visiting Tunisia

Health Ministry expands quarantine hospitals in Sohag after COVID-19 infection surge
COVID-19 cases in Sohag reach about 7,000 since beginning of pandemic: Health Minister

Madbouly forms ministerial committee to return Egyptian labour to Libya
Egyptian-Libyan Higher Committee to resume operation after 12-year pause

Al-Sisi affirms depth of Egypt-US ties, praises counterterrorism cooperation
Egyptian President holds high-level meetings, including with EBRD Head Odile Renaud-Basso

Egypt to locally manufacture China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
Chinese company grants VACSERA limited licence to locally produce former’s COVID-19 vaccine

Chad boils after President’s death, with his son taking office under military council
Army announces formation of military council to lead country for next 18 months

Ethiopian policy on GERD is leading to troubled region: Pundits
All options are open, President Al-Sisi’s warnings are clear, says Hany Raslan

Ethiopia suggests AU Assembly Bureau meeting to break GERD deadlock
Egypt officially announces failure of latest round of negotiations on Ethiopian dam, resorts to UN Security Council

Opinion| Turkey and the Arab Quartet
Egypt has succeeded during past 6 years in managing its international relations within framework of partnership Turkey’s retreat from all hostile stances towards Egypt, and its relentless pursuit of restoring its relationship with Cairo, is clear evidence of the validity and strength of the Egyptian position. This adheres to all historical and security constants in …

Egypt’s FM meets DRC President on 4th leg of African tour
Egypt’s FM meets DRC President on 4th leg of African tour

Egypt’s Shoukry meets Comoros President on 2nd leg of African tour
President Al-Sisi sends message to Comorian counterpart on GERD negotiations, Egyptian position in this regard

Egypt, South Africa discuss latest GERD developments
It comes as part of Shoukry’s ongoing tour of several African countries, delivering messages from Egyptian President Al-Sisi

Egypt shows flexibility in decade-long GERD talks hoping for fair deal: Water Ministry
Addis Ababa calls on UN Security Council to urge Egypt and Sudan to return to negotiations on dam filling, operation

President of Chad killed during clashes with rebels; Egypt’s Al-Sisi expresses condolences
Idriss Deby ruled country for 30 years, recently won elections in landslide victory

Egypt, China, Russia discuss manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines
China will send new batch of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses to Egypt before April end

Prime Minister Madbouly affirms Egypt’s strong support for Libya reconciliation efforts
Egyptian Prime Minister visits Libyan capital, Tripoli, along with 11 ministers to discuss bilateral cooperation

Arab League calls for strategic partnership with UN to establish regional stability
Aboul Gheit takes part in high-level Security Council session on cooperation between UN, regional organisations