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Egypt, South Sudan discuss boosting cooperation on water issues
President Al-Sisi always directs for supporting students in Egypt from brotherly countries, says Madbouly
EU calls on Ethiopian dam parties to resume talks
Ethiopia rejects Trump’s remarks regarding ‘aggression’ against GERD
Sudan-Israel normalisation receives mixture of support, condemnation
On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that Sudan has agreed to normalise relations with Tel Aviv, making Sudan the third Arab country to do so, following the UAE and Bahrain in recent weeks. The new deal marks a new foreign policy achievement for Trump ahead of the US presidential election.
UN-facilitated permanent Libyan ceasefire hailed internationally, regionally
In a statement on Friday, an Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson praised the agreement which aims to maintain calm on the front lines and avoid escalation. The spokesperson also called on the countries involved in Libya to contribute to the current efforts and ensure a non-escalation.
Ethiopia, responding to Trump, says it rejects aggression over GERD
US President waded into GERD dispute between the three African nations saying that “Egypt is not going to be able to live that way, may blow-up dam.”
Trump says Ethiopia broke deal to resolve GERD dispute with Egypt, Sudan
The giant hydro-electric dam dubbed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been centre of dispute between the three African nations.
Nigeria End Sars protest turns deadly, unrest sweeps Lagos
Nationwide protests against a police unit called Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) have been ongoing for two weeks, using the social media hashtag #EndSars
Khartoum welcomes US intent to remove Sudan from terrorism list
Egypt hopes US move will mark beginning of new horizon for Sudan towards prosperity
4th round of Libyan Joint Military Commission commences in Geneva
The talks have also set out to achieve a complete and permanent ceasefire in the war-torn country.
Egyptian medical team arrives in Sudan to treat December Revolution injured
Higher Committee for treating injured, recently created by Sudanese cabinet, starts joint cooperation with Egyptian team to examine cases
Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq discuss tripartite cooperation on energy, reconstruction
The ministers also addressed political issues, agreeing on putting a halt to any foreign interference and supporting the Arab region’s stability. Shoukry added that Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan have a common vision for preserving Arab national security, in addition to addressing the common challenges in the region.
Kuwait hands over 3 wanted Muslim Brotherhood members to Interpol
A senior Kuwaiti security source told Saudi satellite channel, Al Arabiya, that the three men belong to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group. The three are said to have recently launched an intense social media campaign inciting chaos and demonstration against the Egyptian government.
President Al-Sisi, Iraq FM discuss enhancing bilateral relations
Egypt’s FM Sameh Shoukry asserts country’s readiness to provide support, assistance for Iraq
EU reiterates rejection of Libyan GNA-Turkey maritime demarcation agreement
The ambassadors said that, in the same manner as it undertook recently with five new sanctions listings, the EU is ready to take restrictive measures against those who undermine and obstruct work on different tracks of the Berlin process.
Egypt calls for internal solution to Libyan crisis
UNSMIL announces it will strive to ensure broad consultations, transparency, and rights-based approach during Libyan-led process
Burkina Faso’s Kaboré expresses appreciation for Egyptian COVID-19 aid
Kaboré’s remarks came during a phone call, on Saturday, with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Egypt’s NIGSD aids in preparation of National Governance Report on Kenya
The meeting was organised by the secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism to discuss Kenya’s initiation of its national report on governance. It came in line with the recent African Union (AU) summit decision, which included the call for member states to prepare national reports in this regard.
Diesel tank explosion leaves 4 dead, dozens injured in Beirut
Fire took hold in an underground premise, reportedly a warehouse, where the fuel oil tank was also being stored
US’s Libya Ambassador Norland heads to Turkey for talks on resolving Libya crisis
Norland’s visit came in the wake of his recent visit to Egypt where he met with high-level officials from Egypt and Libya to discuss updates on the Libyan crisis.
Egypt’s GIS chief meets US ambassadors to resolve Libya crisis
Abbas Kamel met with US ambassadors to Libya and Egypt to discuss latest updates on conflict in Egypt’s neighbour
Ethiopia hopes to generate power from GERD within 12 months
Ethiopian authorities ban all flights over GERD ‘for security reasons’
Water is matter of national security for Egypt: Al-Sisi
Egyptian president congratulates his Kenyan counterpart Kenyatta for latter’s election to non-permanent seat on UN Security Council for 2021-2022
Energy transition poses credit risk to national oil companies: Moody’s
Exposure to prolonged low oil prices for NOCs in countries relying on oil exports to cover public spending, such as GCC, will be particularly at risk
US Ambassador to Libya hails Egypt’s efforts to restore neighbour’s peace
UNSMIL chief also praised talks, hosted by Egypt recently in Hurghada, between Libyan rivals
Kuwait’s Sheikh Nawaf swears oath to become Emir
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi extends congratulations to new Emir on assuming power
Significant progress made as Libyan talks in Hurghada conclude: UNSML
Warring factions agree for immediate and unconditional release of detainees, with exchange to occur before October end
Lebanon returns to square 1 following failure of government
Solution to Lebanese crisis embodied in return to French initiative, forming government far from logic of sectarian quotas, says Lebanese MP
Egyptian President, British PM discuss regional developments
Egyptian President called for constructive interaction among Libyan parties to hold presidential and parliamentary elections
Aguila Saleh is unifying figure for Libyans, international community: Political analyst
Libyan political dialogue team is expected to meet on 15 October to discuss political path for crisis, says Ibrahim Belgacem
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi mourns passing of Kuwait’s Emir
Kuwaiti Cabinet appoints Sheikh Nawaf as successor