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Egypt, Italy discuss cooperation in water sector, GERD talks’ progress
Meeting addresses EU-funded training programme ‘Water Knowledge’ in Egypt
Ethiopia denies holding negotiations on Tigray conflict in Uganda
Ethiopian officials had indicated earlier that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni would mediate between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray regional authorities, after the outbreak of military confrontations between the two sides in early November.
Second phase of Egypt’s parliamentary elections sees 29.5% voter turnout
Electoral campaigning for run-off starts on 16 November until 2 December
Education Ministry cares about child upbringing, not just schooling: Shawky
Education Minister says school suspension is state decision not by his ministry alone
Egypt condemns terrorist attack on military patrol in Burkina Faso
Islamic State terrorist group claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attack
EU supports Egypt-Ethiopia talks to resolve GERD dispute
EU to announce new finance package to support Egypt’s COVID-19 fight soon
Traffic accidents leading cause of death among children, youth: Guterres
90% of victims live in low- and middle-income countries
Egypt condemns Israel’s construction of new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ahmed Hafez, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, expressed deep concern over what these policies will lead to in terms of undermining the opportunities to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi follows up on 1.5 million-feddan reclamation project
Al-Sisi directs expansion of national project for development of desert environment given its social and developmental impact on Western Desert inhabitants
Peruvian president resigns amid widespread protests
He made the announcement after the Peruvian Congress held a crisis session on Sunday and asked him to resign amid the social protests
Egypt calls on sides of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara to exercise restraint
Renewed clashes between Morocco, Polisario Front threaten to unravel decades-long ceasefire in Western Sahara
Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects 3 days of atmospheric instability
Heavy rain caused property losses, casualties in Mansoura
Ethiopia’s Tigray offensive continues as Prime Minister refuses regional mediation
TPLF forces fired rockets at airport in Eritrea’s capital Asmara
Shoukry, Kuwaiti PM discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister delivers message from President Al-Sisi to Kuwait’s new Emir
Street clashes erupt between pro-Trump protests, US police in Washington D.C.
Trump supporters, counter-protesters have also clashed in US capital, after mostly peaceful rallies
UN adopts Egypt-drafted resolution to protect women’s rights from COVID-19 impacts
The voting took place during a meeting of the UN General Assembly Third Committee relating to a range of social, humanitarian affairs and human rights issues.
80% of South Sinai residents registered for new health insurance system
Health Minister follows up implementation of new health insurance system in South Sinai
Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command killed in Iran 3 months ago: Report
Two Israeli agents secretly shot Egyptian-born top militant in Tehran, but Iran denies reports
Death toll from Typhoon Vamco rises to 67 in Philippines
Typhoon Vamco lashed a big part of Luzon, home to approximately half of the country’s 110 million population and 70% of economic activity
Namibia supports Egypt’s political efforts to solve GERD dispute: Sam Nujoma
Zambia’s FM delivers letter from President Edgar Lungu to Egyptian President Al-Sisi
Shoukry in Kuwait to deliver message from President Al-Sisi to Emir Sheikh Nawaf
Egyptian Ambassador in Kuwait, Tariq Al-Qouni, said that Minister Shoukry’s visit aims at confirming the close relations between Egypt and Kuwait, asserting the deep-rooted ties between the two peoples.
Egypt closely follows updates of Guerguerat dispute in Western Sahara
Polisario Front declares three-decade ceasefire in disputed Western Sahara is over after Morocco launches military operation to reopen road to neighbouring Mauritania
Russia awaits Egyptian Health Ministry’s approval for COVID-vaccine deal
Egypt’s Pharco Pharmaceutical aims to import 25m doses of Sputnik V vaccine
Lebanon starts nationwide lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab urged people a day earlier to commit to COVID-19 lockdown measures while prioritizing people’s health over the economy.
Egypt mourns peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash
Seven peacekeepers were killed; five US citizens, one French, and one Czech. One US MFO Member survived and was medically evacuated
US Navy Under Secretary reaffirms US-Egypt military partnership
Slavonic expressed US support for Egypt’s efforts to monitor and secure its extensive coastline and combat smuggling, trafficking, and piracy.
Egypt condemns shooting attack at Saudi Embassy in Netherlands
In a statement on Thursday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry expressed its concerns and condemnation over the attack, adding that it is following up on the circumstances behind this “coward attack.”
8 peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash near Sharm El-Sheikh: MFO
No information to indicate crash was anything except accident, but investigation underway, says MFO
Al-Sisi, Greece Parliament Speaker discuss counterterrorism, illegal immigration
The meeting also tackled Egypt’s comprehensive vision for combating terrorism, extremism, and illegal immigration.
Al-Sisi, Greece’s Syriza Party leader discuss Eastern Mediterranean developments
Al-Sisi emphasised Egypt’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Greece in different fields as well as continuing consultation between the two countries on regional developments.