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Ethiopia: Anti-government forces edge closer to Addis Ababa, amid international ceasefire calls
Anti-government forces in Ethiopia claimed that they are closing down on the capital Addis Ababa. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) said its forces are just 25 kilometres away from the capital, while forces from Tigray have also made advances in the Amhara region. This comes amid growing African and international calls for an immediate ceasefire. …
Sudan’s Al-Burhan orders release of 4 ministers of Hamdok government
General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Thursday issued a decision to release four ministers of the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, the official Sudan TV reported.
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Cairo launches health passport application on phones
Citizens can use electronic health passport at airports outside Egypt
Health Ministry allows COVID-19 vaccination for children
Egypt’s COVID-19 vaccine stock sufficient to cover Children aged 15 years, says cabinet spokesperson
UN chief extremely concerned about escalation of violence in Ethiopia
According to a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by Guterres spokesperson, “the stability of Ethiopia and the wider region is at risk.”
Ethiopia declares state of emergency as war intensifies
The forces from northern Tigray and their allies ‘Oromo Liberation Army’ revealed that they are considering marching on the capital Addis Ababa.
French railway security agents open fire at man with knife-attack intention
Two French railway security agents opened fire late Monday night at a man with a knife in Paris Saint-Lazare Railway Station
Balfour Declaration 104th anniversary: Arab League reiterates full support for Palestinians
The Arab League affirmed in a statement Tuesday that “a comprehensive, just and lasting peace has one path, which is to end the Israeli occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, and to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with the decisions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
Abdel Aty reviews Egypt’s water situation at COP26 side event, highlighting GERD damages
Ethiopia Nile dam could become model of regional cooperation, if it respected international law, says Egyptian Irrigation Minister
Sudan crisis being resolved through mediation, says UN envoy
Sudan army dissolved the power-sharing transitional government and detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and his cabinet on Oct. 25
Blast occurs next to military hospital in Kabul, casualties feared
A bomb blast occurred next to a military hospital in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Tuesday with casualties feared, spokesman for Interior Ministry Qari Sayed Khost said.The blast took place at the gate of a 400-bed military hospital in the Afghan capital around noon and security personnel had rushed to the site, the official added.The official …
Health Ministry to increase medical teams at main airports, POEs
The targeted airports are Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor, Aswan, and Borg El Arab.
Parliament agrees to toughen penalty for disclosing state security secrets
New draft law aims to ensure safety, security of people, says MP Ibrahim Al-Hunaidi
Arab League Secretary-General meets Libya’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission
“During the meeting, Aboul Gheit was briefed on all the activities of the committee during the recent period, which culminated in the approval and stabilization of the ceasefire, as well as the adoption of an action plan during the last meeting in Geneva last month to withdraw all mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign troops from Libyan territory,” according to a statement by the Arab League.
Egypt, US naval forces carry out maritime training in Red Sea
Training comes in light of improved Egyptian-American relations
Al-Sisi calls on developed countries to allocate $100bn annually for climate finance
Egyptian President holds bilateral side meetings during COP26
Egypt’s National Cancer Institute plays pivotal role in treating millions of patients: Abdel-Ghaffar
Higher Education Minister follows up on expansion, development of breast cancer specialised hospital
“Bosta Clinic” platform launched to serve startup owners
Mohamed Ezzat, co-founder and CEO of Bosta, said: “We are proud to launch the “Bosta Clinic” platform to serve SMEs and support the country’s move towards digital transformation and revitalization of e-commerce.”
Egypt chairs African Union’s Peace and Security Council in November
Gad stated that Egyptian chairship of the council aims to enhance the council’s role in issues of peace and security
Defence Minister witnesses ‘Majd-16’ artillery training by Second Field Army
The training was also attended by Lieutenant-General Osama Askar, Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces, leaders of the main army branches, members of the national security committee of the House of Representatives, and some media figures.
Arab League, UN discuss removal of foreign forces from Libya, December elections
A statement issued by the Arab League said, “During the meeting, Aboul Gheit listened to Kubis’ presentation on the developments in the implementation of the plan to remove mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya.”
Egypt receives 784,280 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, said the new vaccine shipment comes within the country’s plan to diversify and secure COVID-19 vaccines to citizens.
Al-Sisi heads to Glasgow for COP26 meetings on climate emergency
Egyptian President will focus on issues of concern to developing countries in general, African countries in particular
Thousands take to streets in Sudan to protest military takeover
Demonstrations came amid international calls to Sudan’s army to refrain from suppressing protesters
Arab League concerned over ‘rapid deterioration’ of Lebanese-Gulf ties
The crisis came as a result of the remarks by Lebanon’s Information Minister George Kordahi about the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen that sparked outrage in the kingdom.
Egypt’s FM, Kubis discuss withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya, unifying Libyan military
Libya’s 5+5 Military Commission convenes in Cairo to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops
EU welcomes Egypt’s decision to lift state of emergency: Ambassador
Egypt is perfect destination for investments, says Head of the EU Delegation to Egypt
Al-Sisi directs government to utilise Road of Rams reopening celebration to promote Egypt’s ancient civilisation
Egyptian president directed to increase of medical crews at airports of tourist cities
Libya’s 5+5 Military Commission meets in Egypt to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops
Libya’s Joint Military Commission (JMC, 5+5) convened in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday, to discuss the removal of mercenaries, foreign forces from the country. The meeting witnessed the participation of the Ján Kubiš, Special Envoy on Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and representatives of Libya’s neighbouring countries. During its …