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Campaigners call on G20 leaders to help end wildlife trade
Wild animals like small reptiles, insects and bats are exploited legally and illegally in the wildlife trade
AU says Africa’s fight against COVID-19 “far from being over”
As of Friday, the number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 2,026,841, as the death toll stood at 48,681, according to the Africa CDC.
Uganda police say death toll in violent protests rises to 28
Bobi Wine arrest on Wednesday in the eastern district of Luuka for allegedly flouting COVID-19 guidelines sparked sporadic protests in some parts Uganda
Iraqi forces kill 16 Islamic State militants in Kirkuk
The security situation in Iraq has been improving since Iraqi security forces fully defeated the Islamic State militants across the country late in 2017.
Egypt president, Italy PM discuss economic, military cooperation
They two sides discussed some regional issues, in particular the recent developments in eastern Mediterranean Sea and Libyan crisis, Egypt Presidency said
Run-offs for Egypt’s House of Representatives commences on Thursday
Voting in the run-offs for overseas Egyptians will take place on 19 and 20 November, with ballots to be sent to embassies on 21 and 23 November, according to the elections timetable announced by Egypt’s National Elections Authority (NEA).
Egypt, Russia navies start joint drills in Black Sea
Drills kicked off after Egyptian vessels arrived at Russia’s Novorossiysk seaport few days following their departure from a naval base in Egypt’s Alexandria
Turkey’s behavior “widening its separation” from EU, says Borrell
Meanwhile, the tension between Turkey and EU members Cyprus and Greece has escalated in the past year due to their dispute over maritime rights.
British PM announces largest military investment since Cold War
Johnson said Britain needs to “upgrade capabilities across the board” to end “the era of retreat” by transforming its armed forces.
Egypt launches world’s largest humanitarian convoy targeting 1 million families
The convoy aims to provide a decent standard of living for the most vulnerable families across Egypt, whilst combating the negative effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Egypt asserts importance of resuming GERD crisis negotiations
The meeting was chaired by South Africa’s Ministry of Foreign, as the country is the current president of the African Union (AU).
Egypt condemns French statement attempting to influence EIPR law suit
The French statement came in response to the 15 November arrest of Mohamed Bashir, Executive Director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR).
Egypt, UK assert importance of intensifying coordination, combating terrorism
During the meeting, which took place via telephone on Thursday, both ministers discussed methods of enhancing the prospects for bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on political consultations.
Egypt’s Embassy in UK holds webinar on GERD dispute
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia are scheduled to meet on 19 November to discuss disagreement points regarding filling, operating of GERD
Egypt, Eritrea Foreign Ministers discuss Horn of Africa developments
Both Ministers tackle bilateral cooperation, GERD dispute. Shoukry stressed Egypt’s support to peace and security in the Horn of Africa
Egypt, France carry out joint naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
It’s second naval exercise between Egyptian, French forces within a month, says Egypt’s army spokesperson
Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry implements EGP 100bn worth projects
Rehabilitation of canals coincides with shifting to modern irrigation systems
Opinion| Ethiopia will not listen to the voice of reason
Reports from Ethiopia show that Addis Ababa aims to use the negotiations as a tactical manoeuvre to avoid signing a legally binding agreement that may restrict its ambitions to build more dams on its transboundary rivers, whether the Blue Nile, the Atbara, or the Sobat.
Hunger looms over Ethiopia’s Tigray as conflict rages
Tigrayan peacekeepers in Somalia disarmed by Ethiopian colleagues, Reuters reports. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael vows to defeat Abiy’s forces
Israeli strikes kill 10 soldiers, fighters in Syria: monitor
Throughout the Syrian crisis, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria and convoys transporting weapons to Hezbollah
United Nations releases $100m to guard against famine
Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen will each receive a share of $80m from United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund
UK records highest daily coronavirus-related death toll since May 6
England is currently under a month-long national lockdown until Oct. 2, the second of its kind since the coronavirus outbreak began in Britain
At least 3 rockets hit Green Zone in central Baghdad
The rockets were fired at night and prompted the anti-missile weapons to fire back on the rockets, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
Pentagon confirms troops drawdown plan in Afghanistan, Iraq
Currently, there are approximately 4,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan and 3,000 troops in Iraq.
Egypt’s Higher Committee for Nile Water reviews GERD developments
This comes two days ahead of a scheduled meeting between the foreign and irrigation ministers of Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia over GERD
Egypt, Afghanistan discuss bolstering bilateral ties, counterterrorism
Afghani FM hails Egypt’s support to his country, especially in education
EU welcomes holding Libyan elections in December 2021
EU also emphasizes need to enforce arms embargo, prevent oil smuggling in Libya
Shoukry, Arab Parliament speaker discuss joint Arab mechanism in combating terrorism
A high-level delegation from the Arab Parliament also attended the meeting, including first deputy to Arab Parliament speaker, Alaa Abed, and second deputy to Arab Parliament speaker, Mohammed Al-Yamahi.
Egypt’s early detection of hearing impairment initiative examines 1 million newborns
According to a statement by the Health Ministry, the initiative was launched in September 2019 and aims to examine all newborns in the country.
Ethiopia to launch decisive offensive against “rebels” in Tigray: PM
Ahmed said in a series of social media posts, that the deadline for surrender had expired, paving the way for a final push on Mekelle, Tigray’s capital.