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Latest in Politics
Egypt’s Shoukry, UN representative discuss ways to achieve political settlement in Libya
Egypt’s Shoukry, UN representative discuss ways to achieve political settlement in Libya
Egypt’s Al-Sisi orders increasing medical convoys, mobile clinics under ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Medical teams to visit villages, offer medical assistance and surgery to those in need
Mercon Developments to introduce 3 commercial projects with EGP 5bn investments in 2021
Vice-Chairperson Ahmed El Embaby said that the existence of an entity capable of pumping this amount of investments and developing these projects at the same time, especially in the Fifth Settlement region, indicates the strength and size of the company.
World Bank approves $440m to enhance Egypt railway safety, service quality
Railway improvement, safety project expected to cost $681.1m, including $241.1m in ENR contribution
Al-Sharif Group Holding to expand new projects in Gabon
Al-Sharif Group cooperates with counterpart, SEEG Gabon, to secure electricity in Moanda city
UN notes readiness for involvement in Ethiopian dam talks
Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry says inviting other mediators to negotiations demeans AU efforts
Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan to intensify efforts towards reaching legally binding GERD agreement
Two sides also discussed developments in Sudanese-Ethiopian border conflict, recent Sudanese moves to extend state sovereignty along eastern borders
Egypt-Sudan relations see significant bounds in past 5 years
Two countries have recently witnessed rapprochement after troubled ties
Egypt protests Israel violations against Palestinian workers
Egypt proposes that ALO files complaint regarding situation of Palestinian labour to ILO
Arab Parliament supports Egypt-Sudan efforts to ensure water security
Ethiopia should not implement second phase of GERD filling before reaching binding, equitable legal agreement, says Al-Asoumi
Egypt’s Shoukry, UN Secretary-General discuss Ethiopia’s Nile dam developments
Shoukry stresses need to launch serious negotiation process, under AU auspices, with participation of international parties
Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace, Development concludes second edition
Forum provides favourable opportunity to discuss ways to overcome COVID-19 pandemic, promote sustainable peace, development in Africa: Felix Tshisekedi
Al-Sisi visits Sudan for first time after formation of new transitional government
Egyptian President’s visit set to witness discussions on Ethiopian Dam, security in Red Sea, updates on Sudanese-Ethiopian border conflict
Planning Ministry prioritises Upper Egypt development under coherent, integrated programme
Development efforts target strong development push for promising areas to exploit existing opportunities, provide more job opportunities for youth
Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at Saudi Aramco site in Jeddah
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition that has been battling the Houthi movement for the past six years did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Al-Sisi, Guinea-Bissau counterpart discuss counterterrorism, GERD negotiations
Egypt notes efforts to reach fair, binding agreement to fill and operate dam without harming downstream countries
Egypt starts COVID-19 vaccination rollout on Thursday
Since the opening of online registration last Sunday, nearly 153,000 people have applied for vaccinations, the cabinet added.
Egypt, Sudan finalise agreement strengthening military cooperation
Agreement between two neighbouring countries aims to enhance joint military training, border security
Famine could become part of war-torn Yemen’s ‘reality’ in 2021: UN
As tens of thousands have been killed in six-year-long war, Yemen remains threatened with famine
Arab interests must be voiced unanimously to reflect unified will: Aboul Gheit
Turkish intervention in region deepens polarisation, disagreements: Egypt’s FM Shoukry
Egypt vaccinated 15 million children in campaign against Polio
Last recorded case of Polio in Egypt was in 2004
Ethiopia says AU-led GERD negotiations will be win-win, expects close agreement
Ethiopian Foreign Ministry says inviting other mediators to negotiations demeans AU efforts
Egypt’s Al-Sisi orders maximising state assets, preserving them as national wealth
Egyptian President follows up on state’s efforts to develop tourism sector
Shoukry meets Qatar’s Al Thani for 1st time since 2017 boycott
Egypt stresses it is imperative to strengthen Arab actions, support relations between countries across region
Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine reiterate call for halting Israeli settlement activities
Israel’s settlement operations undermine chances of reaching two-state solution, violate international legitimacy and international law
China-donated COVID-19 vaccines aid pandemic fight in Iraq
COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government have arrived in Baghdad. The Chinese vaccine is the first vaccine to reach Iraq
GLOBALink | Indonesia receives fifth batch of Chinese Sinovac vaccine
Indonesia received the fifth batch of COVID-19 vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech on Tuesday. The vaccines will be used for the second phase of immunization program targeting the elderly and workers with intense public interaction. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Aboul Gheit tenure as Arab League Secretary-General renewed for 2nd term
An official diplomatic source said, “The Arab foreign ministers unanimously decided to approve Egypt’s request to renew Aboul Gheit’s tenure.
Opinion| Egyptian-American relations and the arms deal
The US State Department confirmed, in a statement, that the proposed sale of missiles and related equipment “will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States, by helping improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that remains an important strategic partner in the Middle East”.
Egypt eyes development of technical education system with focus on Sinai: Madbouly
Egypt set to establish its first complex for technical education in Sinai