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Egypt, Libya discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Ahmed Hafez, Spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the phone call touched on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as exchange views on the latest developments in Libya.
Ethiopia says 2nd dam filling on schedule despite pressures
Despite conspiracies, pressure exerted on us, we will carry out second filling of dam, says Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed
Syrian missile lands near Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor
Israel launches attacks inside Syria, targeting several missile batteries
Madbouly forms ministerial committee to return Egyptian labour to Libya
Egyptian-Libyan Higher Committee to resume operation after 12-year pause
Ethiopian policy on GERD is leading to troubled region: Pundits
All options are open, President Al-Sisi’s warnings are clear, says Hany Raslan
President of Chad killed during clashes with rebels; Egypt’s Al-Sisi expresses condolences
Idriss Deby ruled country for 30 years, recently won elections in landslide victory
Egypt explains its position on GERD to African leaders
Shoukry carries messages from President Al-Sisi to leaders of 6 African countries on GERD developments
Ethiopia to commence 2nd Nile dam filling in July as Egypt, Sudan seek UN help
Ethiopia is releasing more water from last year’s storage through newly completed outlets, says country’s PM Abiy Ahmed
Sudan wants legally binding agreement on Ethiopia’s Nile Dam, not war: Al-Burhan
Al-Burhan appeals to Ethiopia to withdraw from Sudanese territory, noting Sudan’s willingness to coordinate on borders
Egypt, Arab League, UN discuss developments in Libya
Meeting are to exchange views, coordinate positions regarding power transition process that Libya is going through
Sudan invites Egypt, Ethiopia to closed meeting on GERD
Regrettable that 10 years of negotiations have elapsed without reaching agreement, says Sudan’s Abdullah Hamdouk
Opinion| The issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Egypt supports development in Ethiopia without harming the interests of neighbouring countries, and that any shortage in its share of the River Nile water will lead to destabilisation and security issues in the whole Middle East and Africa region.
Egyptian-African Relations Committee discusses strengthening Egypt’s stance in Africa
The meeting was chaired by Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Hamdi Sanad Loza, and took place in the presence of representatives from various ministries and government bodies.
Egypt rejects Ethiopian invitation to exchange data on second GERD filling
Egypt has rejected an Ethiopian invitation to form a tripartite group of representatives from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia to exchange data on the second filling of the disputed Ethiopian dam. In a statement on Saturday, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said that the Ethiopian proposal violates the outcomes of the African summits in this …
Arab League, Iraq discuss developments in country, region
Pan-Arab bloc also lends support to Iraqi anti-terrorism efforts
Egypt, Tunisia agree on Libya support, cooperation on African topics
‘Egypt’s national security is Tunisia’s national security, we will not accept compromise of Egyptian water security,’ says Tunisia’s President Qais Said
Egypt continues all efforts to resolve Lebanon crisis: FM Shoukry
Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun in Beirut
Sudan keeps all options open to solve Ethiopian dam crisis
Egypt’s Foreign Minister says his country will act if it suffers any water damage caused by dam
Opinion|The Nile is a red line
I mean here his statement about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations, when he said, “We do not threaten anyone, but no one can take a drop of water from Egypt. Otherwise, the region will witness a state of instability that no one could imagine. And whoever wants to test us, let him please.”
No breakthrough in Ethiopia’s dam talks, Egypt blames Addis Ababa for failure
Egypt participates in Kinshasa meetings with good faith, but Ethiopia has no political will to end crisis: Egyptian FM Shoukry
Egypt, Arab world announce support for Jordan after attempted plot foiled
Egyptian presidency also affirmed Jordan’s stability as integral part of national, Arab national security
GCC states back Egypt-Sudan stance in GERD issue after Al-Sisi’s instability warning message
Arab Parliament stresses rejection to any unilateral Ethiopian measures regarding GERD, while Sudan accuses Addis Ababa of evasion to complete 2nd filling of dam
Egypt welcomes Saudi Green Middle East initiative to plant 40 billion trees
The initiative, which will be put into effect in cooperation with countries in the region, will contribute to restoring about 200m hectares of degraded land, and reduce global carbon emissions by 2.5%.
Lebanon faces challenges forming government, fears situation may explode
Protesters gathered near Republican Palace to call for President’s resignation, and for Prime Minister-designate Hariri to apologise for forming government
Opinion| Libya and the Fight against Corruption
This week, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba and his government took the constitutional oath before Parliament. According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s media office, Dbeiba held a meeting with directors of departments and offices in the Bureau, to develop an action plan for coordination between the ministers of the Government of National …
Egypt welcomes Saudi initiative for comprehensive political solution in Yemen
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, affirms its total rejection of any Iranian interference in region, specifically in Yemen
Saudi coalition leads raids on Houthi camps after attacks against Riyadh
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities
Opinion| Firm messages to Ethiopia
Like the nature of the river that goes through periods of flood and drought, the relationship between Cairo and Khartoum has a long history, including many years of growth and giving, and others that were scarce and dry.
Sahel Coalition adopts road map to combat terrorism
Road map aims to strengthen military capabilities of national armies and joint force of Sahel Coalition
Arab League Head confirms support for Libya’s new executive authority
The new Government of National Unity (GNU) is led by President Mohamed Al-Menfi and Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeiba.