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AU suspends Burkina Faso’s membership after January coup
The 15-nation bloc’s Peace and Security Council said it voted “in favour of suspending Burkina Faso’s participation in all AU activities until constitutional order is effectively restored in the country.”
Egypt receives 15k doses of ‘Evusheld’ drug to prevent coronavirus
Egypt is first African country, fourth country in world to receive ‘EvuSheld’ drug
Ministers of Environment, Irrigation discuss preparations for COP 27
Meeting addresses mechanism of including water issues in various activities of COP 27
Foreign Ministry, Banque Misr, e-finance partner to support digital transformation strategy
The ministry is also working with Banque Misr to establish a mechanism that would allow Egyptian citizens abroad to open personal accounts and invest their money and savings in the various investments offered by the bank.
North Sinai: Egyptian villagers return home after terrorism eradicated
Villagers from the town of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai governorate, east of Cairo, have returned to their homes after terrorism there was eradicated. Terrorist groups spread in Egypt after the June 30 protests in 2013, especially in North Sinai, which forced many locals to flee. Egypt has been fighting against the terrorist groups that …
Ukrainian defence minister sees no need to convert civilian economy into military-based
Kiev and some Western countries have accused Russia of assembling heavy troops near Ukrainian border with possible intention of invasion
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemeni capital after attack on UAE
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Tabat Altelevision camp and Al-Daylami military airbase in northern Sanaa and first division camp at center of capital
11 people injured in fire at Cairo’s Al-Hussein neighbourhood
Investigations by the Public Prosecution indicated that the fire started on the first floor then spread to the rest of the building. The investigation is yet to reveal the reason behind the blaze.
Communications Minister, UN resident coordinator discuss cooperation in ‘Decent Life’ initiative
The video conference meeting was also attended by Raafat Hendy, the Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Infrastructure Affairs.
Environment, Agriculture Ministers discuss COP 27 preparations
The meeting focused on Agricultural projects, programmes
Egypt, Kuwait discuss relations, regional issues of mutual concern
Shoukry also touched on what Egypt is witnessing from the development boom and unprecedented national projects in parallel with the continuation of the implementation of a radical programme of economic reform.
Health Ministry allows citizens to change where they can receive their booster shot
Booster shots are available to all age groups targeted for vaccination
Shoukry participates in Arab ministerial meeting on regional challenges
The meeting, which was hosted by Kuwait, dealt with ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations between the member states of the Arab League.
Al-Sisi orders quick resolution of pending cases in civil, family courts
Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady stated that the meeting dealt with following up on the efforts of the ministry to complete the backlog of cases in the courts, as well as prepare a national legislative database.
Ukraine’s NATO membership would hurt bloc’s ties with Russia: Lavrov
Everyone understands that Ukraine is not ready (to join NATO) and will not make any contribution to strengthening NATO’s security,” Lavrov
Shoukry heads to Kuwait for Arab foreign ministers meeting
The State of Kuwait is the current president of the 156th session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level.
Egypt receives 3.9 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from UK
Abdel Ghaffar hailed the UK’s support for Egypt by sending this shipment of vaccines, which was received at the Cairo International Airport.
Egypt chairs African Union’s permanent delegates
Gad said that the Permanent Representatives Committee will consider this week a number of reports and documents on the activities of the AU Commission during the past year, foremost of which is the report on the activities of the AU for 2021 on culture, heritage, and the arts.
Egypt-Senegal trade exchange reaches $61.2m in 10M 2021: CAPMAS
Meanwhile, the value of Egyptian imports from Senegal increased to reach $1.8m in the same period, compared to the $1.6m reached in the first 10 months of 2020, an increase of 10.6%.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives in UAE only 3 days after Al-Sisi’s visit
Egyptian, Senegalese leaders discuss GERD dispute, African cooperation, COP 27
Senegalese President visits Cairo ahead of assuming presidency of African Union
ECOWAS suspends membership of Burkina Faso over coup
Burkina Faso military announced on national television that they had seized power and put an end to the functions of President Roch Kabore
Ukraine crisis: Putin, Macron discuss security guarantees over phone
Putin stressed that the U.S. and NATO responses did not take into account such fundamental concerns of Russia as stopping NATO’s expansion
Rwanda reopens border post with Uganda
The announcement came after a meeting between Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Ugandan senior presidential adviser Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Ukrainian, US leaders discuss diplomatic efforts on de-escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden on Thursday discussed diplomatic efforts on de-escalation of the crisis in and around Ukraine during a telephone conversation, according to Zelensky’s press service.The two leaders talked over the US diplomatic presence in Ukraine and the results of the recent Normandy talks, said the press service.Zelensky and …
Russia: Ukraine used as geopolitical tool by NATO, US
According to Medvedev, neither US nor Europe “needs” Ukraine, and situation is used by the West in their “geopolitical game against Russia
Pakistani Ambassador, Ain Sham University President discuss enhancing cooperation
During the meeting, they discussed avenues for collaboration in the field of education between Pakistani universities and Ain Shams University. Bilal also presented books on Urdu literature to Al-Meteini during the visit.
UNESCO appoints Abulaziz Almuzaini as representative in Egypt
Prior to his appointment to UNESCO’s Cairo Office, Almuzaini served as Chargé de Mission to the director of the UNESCO’s Bureau of Strategic Planning in Paris from 16 September 2019. He was also assuming the functions of an interim chief of the section for Donor Outreach and Resource Mobilisation.
Irrigation Minister discusses impact of climate change with international water experts
Meetings aim to coordinate international efforts to face water issues
National security of Egypt, UAE associated: Al-Sisi
Egyptian president visits UAE to stress on close, distinguished relations between two countries