Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Security Council calls for release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi, pledging support for democratic transition
On Wednesday, Aung San Suu Kyi was charged with the illegal possession of walkie-talkies, which were allegedly imported illegally, and remanded in custody
African Union withstands “exceptional situation” caused by pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic “has totally changed the working methods of the AU, it has not diverted the attention of the African Union from the continent’s priority issues,” Mahamat said during the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council
Shoukry, Eritrean counterpart discuss Egyptian fishermen’s release
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry held a telephone meeting with his Eritrean counterpart, Othman Saleh, to discuss the release of Egyptian fishermen detained in Eritrea.
Egypt elected as head of UN Peacebuilding Commission
Egypt has been elected to chair the 15th session of the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Commission, succeeding Canada to the role.
Shoukry, EU Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner discuss bilateral cooperation opportunities
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry has received a telephone call from European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi, to discuss cooperation opportunities between Egypt and the European Union (EU).
Egypt’s Shoukry participates in AU Executive Council meetings in run-up to African Summit
Egypt highlights keenness to take part in joint work to ensure Africa receives fair share of COVID-19 vaccine
Prominent Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim assassinated
Pro-democracy activist was found dead in his car in South Lebanon
Egypt’s Al-Sisi inspects Military Academy, praises readiness of cadets
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi conducted a visit of the Egyptian Military Academy in Cairo, early on Thursday, with the attendance of several high-level military personnel, according to a presidency statement.
Egypt’s Ambassador to Canada reviews COVID-19 experience at Concordia University
Egypt achieves balance between applying precautionary measures and maintaining economic activity, says Abu Zeid
UN calls for unhindered humanitarian access to Ethiopia’s Tigray
Security Council is expected to discuss the humanitarian situation in Tigray under “any other business” in closed-door consultations on Wednesday
Egypt’s FM, Intelligence chief stress support for Lebanon’s security, stability
The Egyptian officials stressed the importance of upholding Lebanon’s national interests, in order to lift itself out of the current deadlock
Al-Sisi receives Al-Hariri, affirms Egypt’s support to Lebanon
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al-Hariri set to meet with Egyptian officials during visit
UK military delegation visits Egypt to discuss training, armament partnership
Both sides agree to reinforce bilateral cooperation, interoperability in future joint exercises
Shoukry, Portuguese counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received a phone call, on Tuesday, from his Portuguese counterpart Augusto Santos Silva, to discuss the continued coordination on ways to advance bilateral relations.
Egypt, South Korea discuss ways to promote parliamentary cooperation
Ambassador Hong called on Egyptian Senate, Parliament to support Korean companies operating in Egypt
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to strengthen relations with DRC
Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cooperate on reaching binding agreement for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue
AU Commission chief lauds Libyan consensus on executive authority candidates
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which will ends on 5 February, is expected to elect temporary executive authority from 45 officials
Sudan warns Ethiopia of starting 2nd phase of GERD filling without agreement
Concerned parties failed to reach consensus on new negotiation mechanism in January
Arab League condemns Kosovo’s opening of embassy in Jerusalem
Kosovan decision violates international consensus regarding opening of embassies in occupied Jerusalem
Egypt, Brazil Foreign Ministers discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Ministers emphasise strength of relations between two countries at various levels
Arab League, AU stress need to peacefully address tensions
Aboul Gheit praises AU’s role in sponsoring negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on GERD
Egypt lends support to Amani Abu Zeid’s re-election in AU Commission
Abu Zeid’s electoral programme focuses on facilitating access to energy sources, digital shift, promoting transport networks, and upgrading tourism sector in Africa
Military seize power in Myanmar, arrest civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Coup has been internationally denounced, UN Secretary-General expresses grave concern
Prosecution investigates massive fire at Giza shoe store
Respective owners of building and shoe store arrested on Sunday as part of investigations
Egyptian President calls for establishing integrated Arab counter-terrorism system
Al-Sisi stresses need to activate Arab Intelligence Forum as mechanism for achieving close intelligence cooperation in region
Egypt, Sierra Leone FMs discuss bilateral relations, partnerships
Egypt’s Foreign Minister praised Sierra Leone President’s role as C-10 coordinator in promoting continent
Emigration Ministry launches National Strategy for Egyptian Youth Abroad
Egypt’s Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram announced, on Sunday, the official launch of the strategy
Libyan rivals to pick transitional leaders in run-up to elections
New, reformed Presidency Council must be formed along with unified government before December elections
Egypt will not allow any violation to its rights to River Nile water: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President reaffirms need for legally binding agreement on GERD
UN lists candidates for Libya’s transitional government until parliamentary vote
Candidates include Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh and GNA’s Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha