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Latest in Region
Ethiopia’s insistence on 2nd GERD filling means persistence in position: Sudan
Sudanese official called on neighbouring Ethiopia to appeal to voice of reason, respect international laws regarding transboundary waters
Palestinian factions agree to hold elections in Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza
Factions also stressed legal and political unity of Palestinian Territories
Egypt honours 3 recipients of 2020 Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Excellence
Award recipients are Salah Obayya, Fakiha El-Tayeb Haykal, and Ilham Ali
Egypt, UK tackle latest developments in Africa
UK pledges over $175m in support of South Sudan in 2021
Opinion| Ethiopia and the inevitable confrontation
The Ethiopian system is still in an unprecedented state of fragility because tribalism and ethnic quotas rule the country. The current scene in Addis Ababa is the product of a long history of political crises that have accumulated over the past decades. Indeed, the problem is extremely complex, and there are no pre-prepared solutions to …
Egypt-Sudan relations see significant bounds in past 5 years
Two countries have recently witnessed rapprochement after troubled ties
Egypt protests Israel violations against Palestinian workers
Egypt proposes that ALO files complaint regarding situation of Palestinian labour to ILO
Al-Sisi visits Sudan for first time after formation of new transitional government
Egyptian President’s visit set to witness discussions on Ethiopian Dam, security in Red Sea, updates on Sudanese-Ethiopian border conflict
Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at Saudi Aramco site in Jeddah
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition that has been battling the Houthi movement for the past six years did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Al-Sisi, Guinea-Bissau counterpart discuss counterterrorism, GERD negotiations
Egypt notes efforts to reach fair, binding agreement to fill and operate dam without harming downstream countries
Egypt, Sudan finalise agreement strengthening military cooperation
Agreement between two neighbouring countries aims to enhance joint military training, border security
Famine could become part of war-torn Yemen’s ‘reality’ in 2021: UN
As tens of thousands have been killed in six-year-long war, Yemen remains threatened with famine
China-donated COVID-19 vaccines aid pandemic fight in Iraq
COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government have arrived in Baghdad. The Chinese vaccine is the first vaccine to reach Iraq
Egypt condemns Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabia
Egypt stands by Saudi Arabia in all measures latter takes to defend its territories
US repeats condemnation of Tigray atrocities
‘We ask international partners, especially African Union, to work with us to address crisis in Tigray,’ says Antony Blinken
Eritrean troops massacred hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray: Amnesty
Eritrean troops went on a rampage and systematically killed hundreds of civilians, which appears to constitute crimes against humanity, said Amnesty
Russia criticizes US airstrikes in Syria
The US airstrikes in eastern Syria have killed at least 22 pro-Iran fighters before daybreak Friday, according to a war monitor.
Eritrea urges Sudan, Ethiopia to solve disputes in peaceful manner
Eritrea’s high-level delegation visit to Khartoum came amid escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan along the Al-Fashaqa border region
Eritrean refugees’ situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray remains precarious: UN
Eritrean refugees in Tigray reside across 4 camps that are Shimelba and Hitsats in the North, and Mai-Ayni and Adi Harush in the South
GLOBALink | Iran-IAEA deal, turning point of nuke impasse?
IAEA Chief held talks with Iran’s atomic energy chief and foreign minister, reaching an agreement for 3-month “essential” nuclear verification
Italian Ambassador to DR Congo killed in attack on UN convoy
UN convoy was attacked in attempted kidnapping near Kanyamahoro town
Egypt calls on political parties in Somalia to avoid violence, adhere to peaceful means
Somali capital Mogadishu has witnessed violent acts in past two days
Somalia: UN appeals for calm amid armed clashes in Mogadishu
The statement came amid sporadic gunfire and rockets exploded on the streets of Mogadishu as security forces clashed with protesters
Egypt ready to offer expertise in supporting, consolidating Libya peace
Libya to establish comprehensive partnership with Egypt to benefit from latter’s experiences in restoring security, stability, reforms, says Libyan official
Senegal receives first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
The first batch of 200,000 doses of vaccine was conveyed by a special flight of the national company Air Senegal from Beijing.
Egypt has no ambitions in Libya, only seeks neighbour’s stability: Shoukry
Egypt seeks to reopen its embassy in Libyan capital of Tripoli, consulate in Benghazi, says the Egyptian Foreign Minister
Egypt considers Pakistan one of largest Islamic countries in region: Al-Sisi
Pakistan admires Egyptian development experience and looks forward to benefit from it, says Foreign Minister Qureshi
Gaza Strip receives 1st COVID-19 vaccine shipment
Palestinian territory has reported over 53,000 coronavirus cases, 538 deaths
Arab League warns against Houthi escalation, calls for end to aggression
Saudi-led coalition demonstrates commitment to de-escalation: Aboul Gheit
Palestinian cause enjoys comprehensive Arab consensus: Aboul Gheit to UN envoy
Aboul Gheit valued UN envoy’s position in condemning Israeli settlement expansion