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Latest in Region
Egypt supports Lebanese break from deadlock impeding government formation: Shoukry
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received his Lebanese counterpart Charbel Wahba, on Sunday, to discuss overall bilateral relations and ways to resolve the current stalemate in Lebanon.
LAAF supports interim government in ending Libyan disputes
Libyan interim government’s appointment marks ‘step in right direction’ to solving crisis, says Egyptian President
Libyan Executive Authority heads chosen as Egypt welcomes move
Al-Menfi named head of Libya’s Presidential Council, and Dbeiba becomes Prime Minister
Tunisia sees mass protest on anniversary of politician Chokri Belaid’s assassination
Tunisian activists and political parties have organised a demonstration in the centre of Tunis to mark the eighth anniversary of the assassination of politician Chokri Belaid. Witnesses told the media that riot police imposed a cordon around the city centre, and prevented cars and many people from entering the streets around Habib Bourguiba Street, as …
Arab League welcomes applying ICC jurisdiction over occupied Palestinian territories
Pan-Arab bloc considers decision as culmination of Arab-backed Palestinian diplomacy
Al-Sisi asserts importance of joint African efforts against COVID-19 impacts
South Africa hands over African Union presidency to Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt, UN welcome agreement on Libya interim executive authority
Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Cairo aspires to work with Libya interim executive authority during the coming period
Tigray situation dire, hundreds of thousands need assistance: UN
Banks remain closed, except in Mekelle, capital city of Tigray. The conflict disrupted the ability of humanitarian organizations to provide services
African Union withstands “exceptional situation” caused by pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic “has totally changed the working methods of the AU, it has not diverted the attention of the African Union from the continent’s priority issues,” Mahamat said during the 38th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council
Prominent Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim assassinated
Pro-democracy activist was found dead in his car in South Lebanon
UN calls for unhindered humanitarian access to Ethiopia’s Tigray
Security Council is expected to discuss the humanitarian situation in Tigray under “any other business” in closed-door consultations on Wednesday
Egypt’s FM, Intelligence chief stress support for Lebanon’s security, stability
The Egyptian officials stressed the importance of upholding Lebanon’s national interests, in order to lift itself out of the current deadlock
Al-Sisi receives Al-Hariri, affirms Egypt’s support to Lebanon
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Al-Hariri set to meet with Egyptian officials during visit
AU Commission chief lauds Libyan consensus on executive authority candidates
Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which will ends on 5 February, is expected to elect temporary executive authority from 45 officials
Arab League condemns Kosovo’s opening of embassy in Jerusalem
Kosovan decision violates international consensus regarding opening of embassies in occupied Jerusalem
Libyan rivals to pick transitional leaders in run-up to elections
New, reformed Presidency Council must be formed along with unified government before December elections
UN lists candidates for Libya’s transitional government until parliamentary vote
Candidates include Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh and GNA’s Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha
Egypt re-nominates Aboul Gheit as Arab League Secretary-General
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asks Arab leaders to support nomination of Aboul Gheit s Secretary-General of the Arab League
Palestine to receive 1st batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine in 2 days
The first batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V is a donation from Russia and will arrive in Palestine within two days
Lebanese president launches $246m social safety net financing plan
“We will work on distributing the money fairly among the most vulnerable families in the country,” Lebanese president said.
International partners urge Somali leaders to ensure credible polls
International partners called on Somali leaders to compromise to ensure credible parliamentary and presidential elections in February.
One killed, 226 wounded during protests in Lebanon
Police reportedly fired live bullets in order to stop protesters who tried to storm Tripoli’s government building
Middle East peace process must be corrected: Arab League chief
Two-state solution is only acceptable formula to end conflict between Palestinians, Israelis
Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister
Country supports every attempt to support Libya’s stability, says Minister Shoukry
Europe expected to help revival of Middle East peace process: Arab League
EU envoy in Middle East presents bloc’s policies towards Palestinian cause, plans for future action
Sudanese Minister accuses Ethiopian army of fighting in border areas
Ethiopian forces open fire on Sudanese patrol on Sunday near border
Egypt condemns Yemen’s Houthis attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi-led coalition announced interception of Houthi missile on Saturday, while Yemeni movement denies responsibility
Deadly double attack in Baghdad internationally, regionally condemned
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi sacks top security commanders following attack
Arab League chief welcomes entry into force of treaty banning nuclear weapons
Time has come to intensify international efforts to establish nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, says Aboul Gheit
At least 32 killed, 110 injured in twin suicide bombings in Baghdad market
Most of the Baghdad twin attack wounded received treatment and left the hospitals, and only 36 remain for further treatment