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Egypt chairs African Peace and Security Council session on women
The meeting addressed the issue of women and their role in peace and security, and the progress made in the agenda of women on the African continent and their role in maintaining peace and security.
Al-Sisi inaugurates Egypt Defence Expo 2021
High-level military delegations, more than 30,000 visitors participate in EDEX
UFM’s priorities align with Egypt’s Vision 2030: Shoukry
Achieving stability, development in Mediterranean needs better intellectual, cultural communication between its peoples, says Shoukry
Madbouly orders developing villages affected by bad weather in Aswan
Madbouly asserted that the villages affected by the torrential rains will have priority in the development work, directing to meet the demand of the villagers to build a school in the village.
Women receive unprecedented support under President Al-Sisi’s reign: Madbouly
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said, and Christine Arab, the representative of UN Women in Egypt.
Japan provides Egypt with 30 equipped vehicles to transport COVID-19 vaccines
Support comes within COVAX mechanism in cooperation with GAVI
Washington calls for ‘urgent negotiations’ on Ethiopia conflict
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Secretary Anthony Blinken expressed grave concern about the indications of a worrying military escalation in Ethiopia and stressed the need for urgent action for negotiations.
Prominent Egyptian anchor calls on UK to designate “Muslim Brotherhood” a Terrorist entity
Egyptian prominent TV anchor Nashat Al-Dehi stated that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom agreed to the proposal of the Home Secretary to include the Palestinian “Hamas” movement, with its military and political wings, as a “terrorist” organization. Al-Dehi pointed out that the House of Commons of the United Kingdom approved this decision, explaining …
Shoukry in Barcelona for 6th UFM Regional Forum
Ahmed Hafez ,Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the minister Shoukry will emphasize the importance of “Union for the Mediterranean”, as an institutional framework for regional cooperation across the Mediterranean in several areas, most notably environment, climate change, economic and social development, digital transformation and exchange of technical expertise.
No cases of Omicron variant in Egypt so far: Health Ministry
New shipment of 3 million doses of Pfizer vaccines arrives in Cairo
Travel bans due to Omicron “hammer blow” to South Africa’s local economy recovery: official
“This has been a hammer blow to our major job-creating sector in the province precisely when we needed a recovery, to claw back jobs lost over the last 19 months,” said Winde.
Egypt celebrates Day of Mediterranean
The Foreign Ministry said Egypt is proud of its Mediterranean identity and belonging to the countries on both sides of the Mediterranean. The regional cooperation is important to confront common challenges, including climate change, illegal immigration, extremism, the statement said.
US, UN express concerns about violence associated with Libyan elections
In a tweet posted Saturday through its Twitter account, the US Embassy reiterated the need to protect the electoral process,
Parliament summons Minister of Education over controversial school curriculum
New components of 4th Grade curriculum shows Education Ministry’s ignorance of educational situation in Egypt, says MP
Egypt attaches great attention to promoting women’s rights: Shoukry
Bahous’ visit coincided with the launch of a 16-day campaign to face violence against women in Egypt, under the slogan “Kony” (Be).
Health Ministry advises public to adhere to protective measures to tackle Omicron variant
Egypt suspends direct flights with South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, and Eswatini
Live: Grand Opening of Sphinx Avenue in Luxor
Arab League supports transition process in Sudan: Aboul Gheit
This came in two phone calls made by Aboul Gheit, with Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, head of the Transitional Sovereign Council in Sudan, and Abdullah Hamdok, Prime Minister.
Egypt participates in UN General Assembly to combat human trafficking
Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ghada Wali, shed light on the repercussions of the pandemic that has exacerbated the suffering of victims of human trafficking, noting that the UN provides assistance to more than 5,000 victims of human trafficking annually, through cooperation with non-governmental organizations.
6 million students examined within presidential health initiative
Initiative aims at early detection of anemia, obesity, and stunting diseases
Ethiopian PM leads army as Tigray forces march towards Addis Ababa
The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation “Fana” on Wednesday quoted the government spokesperson, ligisi Tolo, as he confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, will take over the day-to-day affairs during Abiy Ahmed’s absence.
Former Libyan leader Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam ruled out of presidential election
Gaddafi was one of several candidates that the Commission disqualified in an initial decision pending an appeals process that will ultimately be decided by the judiciary.
Opinion| Egypt’s strong role in the Middle East
During the last few years, Egypt succeeded in restoring its vital and pioneering role in the region and the world. The best evidence for this is the important visits that Cairo witnessed recently, as it seems clear that Egyptian diplomacy has become an important and effective element, and it cannot be ignored when addressing regional …
Egypt aims to achieve peace, security in Libya: Al-Sisi
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asserted Egypt’s keenness to achieve peace and security in Libya.
98 potential candidates run for Libyan presidency
In a press conference, Al-Sayeh said that the commission will announce the initial list of potential candidates soon.
UN envoy to Libya Jan Kubis abruptly resigns weeks before elections
The agency added that no official reason has been given for this sudden resignation as it came weeks before Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections next month.
Arab League chief expresses deep concern about Houthi escalation
Aboul Gheit confirms Arab League’s support to legitimacy in Yemen
Al-Sisi calls for govt-private sector integration as Egypt takes the chair in COMESA 2021
Progress made in terms of continental economic integration has been accompanied by many challenges due to COVID-19, says Al-Sisi
Political solution is best way to reach comprehensive settlement in Yemen: Shoukry
In this regard, Shoukry affirmed Egypt’s support for the UN mission in Yemen and for all regional and international efforts exerted to achieve the desired settlement.
Madbouly orders removal of encroachments along River Nile
Madbouly explained that the government should protect the country’s water resources and agricultural lands.