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CCCPA addresses opportunities, challenges facing Red Sea countries
Egypt stresses importance of Red Sea to international trade
UN rights office says Ethiopia targets Tigrayans in mass arbitrary arrests
OHCHR cited reports that Ethiopia government has detained at least 1,000 individuals reported to be originating of Tigray
UK terror threat level raised to “severe” following Liverpool explosion
The upgrade, confirmed by British Home Secretary Priti Patel, means further attacks are judged to be “highly likely.”
Tehran says IAEA chief to visit Iran “soon”
The Iranian spokesman said that Iran is waiting for Grossi to respond to its invitation.
Egypt chairs AU meeting on combating terrorist financing
Session emphasizes importance of preparing national strategies to combat extreme thought
Egypt, EU discuss cooperation in combating illegal immigration
Egypt is strategic partner for EU Commission, says Minister Nabila Makram
Al-Sisi, Putin discuss bilateral relations, regional affairs
Talks address developments of Dabaa nuclear power plant project
Egypt stresses importance of creating routes for legitimate immigration to Europe
FM Shoukry asserts need to hold presidential, parliamentary elections in Libya on schedule
World Youth Forum opens registration for youth from inside, outside Egypt
World Youth Forum will take place on 10-13 January 2022 under sponsorship President Al-Sisi
Drone strike kills 3 allegedly linked to al-Qaida in Yemen: source
“Missiles fired by a U.S. drone struck a traveling vehicle passing on road between the provinces of al-Bayda and Shabwa in the country’s southern part,” the local military source said on condition of anonymity.
Nigerian troops kill several extremist militants in gunfight: army spokesman
A senior officer of the army and three soldiers were also killed in the Saturday gunfight in the Askira Uba local government area of Borno, said Onyema Nwachukwu, a spokesman for the army, in a statement reaching Xinhua on Sunday.
Wildfires destroy agricultural areas in Lebanon
The fires, started on Saturday, have spread in different villages in Mount Lebanon including Bekaata, Achkout and Beit Mery while destroying vast agricultural areas in Lebanon’s southern villages of Kfar Roummane, Jarmaq, Choukin, Zebdin, Kfarseer and other areas.
Health Ministry opens COVID-19 vaccination booths at Cairo Metro stations
500 citizens receive COVID-19 vaccines at Sadat metro station in first day
Nile Revenue Committee investigates impact of rainstorms in Upper Egypt
Abdel Aty directs committee to remain in permanent session to deal with heavy rain season
Al-Sisi follows up on Grand Egyptian Museum project progress
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany reviewed the latest preparations to organize the major promotional event for Luxor governorate, which will witness the unveiling of the “Road of Rams”.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister participates in UAE’s Sir Bani Yas Forum
Both countries discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Hungarian PM Orban re-elected as ruling party leader
Orban was re-elected as the only candidate for a period of two years during a congress of Fidesz, to lead the party in next spring’s general elections.
Son of former Libyan leader Gaddafi runs for president
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, registered on Sunday his nomination for the presidential elections at the High National Electoral Commission in the southern city of Sabha.
Egypt participates in 17th meeting of COMESA Peace and Security Committee
It is part of preparatory meetings for 21st COMESA Summit
Cabinet denies syringe shortage for COVID-19 vaccination
Egypt has strategy to localise medical industries, with 152 factories producing medicines, medical supplies, says Ministry of Health
Thousands protest in Khartoum against army commander’s decisions
Western countries renew their rejection of unilateral measures of military
Egypt aims to improve medical services through health insurance system: Madbouly
Developing Suez hospitals complex will cost EGP 2.4bn
Egypt wins membership of International Law Commission 2023 – 2027
Egyptian candidate, Ahmed Fathallah, receives 159 votes in elections
Explosion hits bus in Kabul, casualties unknown
An explosion struck a bus on a busy road in the western part of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday, and the casualties were unknown, an eyewitness said.“We heard a huge blast in the minibus carrying commuters in Mahtab Qala locality of Dashti Bari area. The whole place has now been sealed off by the Taliban’s …
Arab League calls for bridging gap in vaccination between industrialized, developing countries
A statement issued by the Arab League stated that the Secretary-General’s participation reflects his interest in the topics related to the Coronavirus pandemic that the conference addresses, such as recovery policies, accelerating vaccination operations and sustainable financing to support health systems in times of epidemics, crises, and others.
Paris hosts international conference to support elections in Libya
The French presidency stated that “the elections are at hand… there is a strong movement working in Libya until they are held… and the country’s stability depends on it.”
Al-Sisi receives Tanzanian President to discuss bilateral ties, GERD crisis
Egyptian President says water issue is national security matter
MNHD reports 39.6% sales drop in 9M 2021
Company’s revenue down 4.3% y/y to EGP 428.4m in 3Q 2021
UN urges Lebanese government for swift solutions to shortage of essential services
“With the UN’s three-month emergency fuel plan coming close to an end in December, I call on the government to spare no effort to protect the rights of families in Lebanon and put an end to their hardships by enabling them to get essential services,” Rochdi tweeted.
Ethiopia: AU urges for meaningful, genuine dialogue to find lasting solution
The statement was made by the Peace and Security Council of the 55-member pan-African bloc Tuesday following the Council’s meeting Monday that dwelt with the current situations in Ethiopia.