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Libyan Constitutional Committee agrees to hold constitutional referendum
Participants also agree to resume discussions in Egyptian Red Sea town of Hurghada on 9-11 February
Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period
Egypt calls on Libyan conflicting parties to set aside differences, end crisis
The Libyan Constitutional Committee talks aim to make the constitutional arrangements necessary for the holding of elections this coming December.
Egypt condemns assassination of 2 female judges in Afghanistan
In recent weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed series of assassinations that have targeted media, political figures, as well as human rights defenders
632 rioters arrested in Tunisia following looting, vandalism
Tunisia imposed a general lockdown between Jan. 14 to 17, which prompted clashing between displeased young people and security forces.
Al-Sisi in Jordan for talks on boosting ties, protecting Arab national security
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II exchange views on regional issues of common interest.
Arab Parliament accuses HRW of distorting human rights situation in region
Organisation’s information based on lies and misinformation, says Al-Asoumi
Libya talks progress towards new temporary government: UN
A political dialogue, arranged by the United Nations (UN) and involving Libya’s clashing factions, has made progress towards a transitional government to oversee the run-up to December’s elections, the organisation said on Saturday. Participants in the Geneva talks have agreed on a mechanism for choosing the new government, whose formation has been the subject of …
UN chief condemns attack against peacekeepers in Mali, killing 1 Egyptian blue helmet, injuring other
UN Special Representative Annadif paid tribute to the Egyptian peacekeeper noting that he had “died for peace in Mali in the accomplishment of his mission
Ethiopia imposes curfew in restive zone in Benishangul-Gumuz region
In recent years, deadly inter-communal violence has taken place in the Metekel zone in Benishangul-Gumuz region, eventually killing hundreds of civilians.
Al-Sisi asserts need to unify Arab stances to protect national security
Al-Sisi affirmed that the Egyptian position towards Libya aimed mainly at preserving the political course and protecting Libyan national security
Ethiopia not allowed to impose fait accompli in GERD issue: Sudanese official
Addis Ababa denies violating Sudan’s airspace, accuses ‘third party’
Five African countries account for 69% of total COVID-19 cases in Africa
The total COVID-19 cases in Africa amounted to 3,176,575 as of Friday, Africa CDC said, while the death toll related to the pandemic stood at 76,752
Egypt’s Al-Sisi, Sudanese delegation discuss Ethiopia border dispute
The meeting tackled the latest developments concerning the tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan over the eastern border region of Al-Fashqa
Arab Parliament condemns withholding COVID-19 vaccine from Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention
Al-Asoumi calls on international community to provide legal protection for Palestinian prisoners
Sudan delegation visits Cairo to discuss regional tensions
Visit comes amid troubled negotiations over GERD, border tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia
Israel fires more artillery into Gaza Strip amid fresh gunshots
Earlier on Wednesday, an Israeli tank attacked a Hamas post in Gaza following the first round of gunshots. No injuries were reported on both sides.
Jordan launches nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Jordan’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign intends to cover at least some 20 percent of the Jordanian population.
Sudan warns Ethiopia of ‘serious consequences’ following airspace encroachment
Escalation is dangerous and unjustified, could cause further tension in border areas, says Sudan’s Foreign Ministry
Rebels clash with Central African Republic army near capital
Central African Republic Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada said, “The attackers who came in large numbers to take Bangui have been vigorously pushed back.”
Egypt condemns Israeli approval for new settlement construction in West Bank
Such steps undermine chances for two-state solution to long-running Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Egypt’s Foreign Ministry
Sudan condemns Ethiopia’s militias aggression against Quraysha locality
Ethiopia has warned Sudan it was “running out of patience with its neighbour’s continued military build-up in a disputed border area.”
Libya Parliament Speaker in Paris to discuss bilateral cooperation
Talks to resolve crisis in Libya have seen progress toward possible resolution
US to designate Yemen’s Houthis as terrorist group, despite humanitarian concerns
“Designations aim to hold Ansarallah (Houthis) accountable for its terrorist acts, including cross-border attacks threatening civilians,” Pompeo said
Libya’s GNA Interior Minister launches security campaign in Tripoli
GNA Ministry of Defence has reportedly denied any coordination with the Ministry of Interior, as well as any knowledge of the campaign, Nova wrote.
Middle East peace quartet agree to advance dialogue on Palestine-Israel conflict
France to host next meeting to support Egypt’s efforts aimed at ending Palestine’s internal division
Regional security, stability achieved only with just solution for Palestinian issue: Egypt’s FM
Egypt hosted Quartet meeting on Palestine as part of Munich Group
Ethiopia to establish new dam in Amhara region
Ethiopia has announced that it will establish a new dam, with a capacity to store 55 million cubic meters of water, amid an escalating dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The country’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Seleshi Bekele, and the Head of the Amhara Regional State, Agegnehu …
Nigeria’s army kills 28 Boko Haram militants in northeastern state
Nigeria’s army also recovered a gun truck, many weapons and a large quantity of ammunition during the gunfight, military spokesperson Benard Onyeuko said.
Quartet meeting in Cairo to advance Middle East peace process
Participants will urge Palestinian, Israeli sides to resume negotiation to reach comprehensive political settlement based on two-state solution