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Pakistan Embassy Cairo observes Kashmir Black Day
Ambassador Sajid Bilal in his remarks, inter alia paid tribute to the Kashmiris for their valiant struggle and highlighted the grave human crisis in IIOJK. The Ambassador reiterated steadfast support of the government and people of Pakistan for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination till Kashmir is liberated from the clutches of illegal Indian occupation.
AU suspends membership of unrest-hit Sudan
In a press statement, the peace and security council of the AU, said Sudan’s membership has been suspended due to Monday’s “unconstitutional change of government”, which it said was an affront to the shared values and democratic norms of the continental body.
Threat message causes Moscow-bound flight to return to Cairo: statement
“The written message was found on a seat of the Airbus A220-300,” it added.
Egypt’s city of Damietta wins UNESCO Learning City Award 2021
10 cities with outstanding achievements in implementation of learning city strategy received award
Egyptian President, Romanian counterpart discuss bilateral relations, countering terrorism, illegal migration
Iohannis’s visit to Egypt came in line with convocation of Egyptian-Romanian Economic Forum
Egypt’s Al-Sisi appoints Lt. Gen Osama Askar as new army chief-of-staff
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi appointed Lieutenant General Osama Roshdy Askar as the new chief-of-staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid Hegazi. Askar was appointed in late 2019 as the Chief Operations of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Prior to that, he was the Commander of the 3rd Field Army then the Unified …
35% of jobs will disappear in next 10 Years: Egypt’s Higher Education Minister
Abdel Ghaffar’s remarks came during his participation in the activities of the Middle East Thought Leadership Forum.
Egyptians welcome President Al-Sisi decision to lift state of emergency
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) said that the decision is a positive step in the right direction
Egypt, OECD inaugurate 3-year programme to support key reforms
The Programme will support a structural reform agenda by providing analysis, advice and guidance to inform the design and implementation of policies to help address Egypt’s main economic challenges while moving towards closer alignment with OECD policy standards.
Iran’s president calls on European countries to resist US pressure
As reported by Iran’s state TV, Raisi received the credentials of six new ambassadors from Switzerland, Kyrgyzstan, Belgium, Cyprus, Finland, and Azerbaijan.
President Al-Sisi lifts state of emergency in Egypt for first time in years
“I decided, for the first time in years, not to extend the nationwide state of emergency,” says Egypt’s President
UN envoy praises achievements of Libya’s Joint Military Commission
“The cease-fire agreement has paved the road for the Libyan-led and -owned comprehensive political process towards the sustainable stability, unity, prosperity, and full sovereignty of Libya,” said Jan Kubis, the special envoy of the UN Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
5 western embassies urge Libyan leaders to respect electoral process
In a joint statement on Monday, the embassies welcomed the publication by Libya’s High National Elections Commission(HNEC) of the recommendation lists required for presidential and parliamentary candidates.
Egypt, Arab League condemn Israeli plans to build 1,300 new settlements in West Bank
In a Monday statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Egypt is following with great concern the Israeli’s government announcement.
4th, 5th generation warfare not fought with arms, but awareness: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi remarks came during the graduation ceremony of a new batch of cadets of Egypt’s military academies and institutes.
Sudan’s top general Al-Burhan seizes power, arrests PM Hamdok, civilian leaders
Egypt, AU, UN, EU, Arab League, many countries call for adherence to democratic transition plan
Supply chains, chip shortages, stagflation threaten electronics market in 2022
20% increase in mobile prices expected next year, says El-Mahdy
Court sentences Hisham Ashmawy’s top aide Bahaa Kishk to death
Two other defendants were also sentenced to death in “Al-Mourabitin terrorist cell”.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, US HoA envoy stress need to maintain Sudan’s security, stability
Earlier today, Sudan’s military seized power, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the acting prime minister and other officials. Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country’s shaky progress toward democracy.
Sudan PM, officials arrested amid coup reports
Thousands of people in Sudan capital of Khartoum took to the streets in protest the Sudanese military’s moves
Kremlin says it was right to sever ties with NATO
“The aggressive position of NATO has never been a secret. This is a bloc that was created against our country. No peace-loving statements, no camouflage of this aggressive orientation can hide its true purpose,” Peskov told a Russian TV program.
116 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
“Among them were 20 women and 7 children. They embarked from Zuwara one day earlier despite bad conditions. The International Red Cross (IRC) and the UNHCR provided urgent medical care, food and water to all survivors,” UNHCR said.
Sudanese police disperse protesters to resume traffic in capital
Ayman Khalid, Khartoum State governor, said in a statement that a group belonging to the dissolved National Congress Party closed El Mek Nimir Bridge and the Nile Avenue to disrupt traffic in central Khartoum.
Egyptian President affirms Cairo’s aspiration to boost relations with EU
Egyptian Presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady said that the President expressed Egypt’s aspiration to develop future cooperation relations with the EU by formulating a common understanding between the two sides.
Cairo Water Week kicks off aiming at promoting water awareness
Egypt suffers from a water deficit of 90% of its renewable resources, says Irrigation Minister
Egypt looks forward to reaching balanced, legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s Dam: Al-Sisi
We understand development goals of Ethiopia, but dangers of GERD to Egypt, Sudan must be considered, says Egyptian President
Doctors Syndicate resubmits Medical Liability Law to Parliament
The Doctor Syndicate has resubmitted the medical responsibility bill to Paralimatry Committee,
Opinion| Pope Francis’ Courage and the Unforgivable Sins of Clergymen
In this regard, Pope Francis showed rare courage in the face of crises and expressed his “sadness and shame” at the Catholic Church’s inability to deal with child sexual abuse in France, stressing that the Church must make itself a “safe home for all.”
Egypt participates in high-level event of the African Commission on Human , Peoples’ Rights.
During his intervention at the celebration, Ambassador Rushdy expressed congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the issuance of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s aspiration to enhance cooperation with Albania
Egyptian, Albanian Prime Ministers discuss operating flights between Cairo, Tirana