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Israeli air strikes continue on Gaza, as Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

31 Palestinians were killed, including 6 children and 4 women, in Israeli strikes since Friday

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We will not forget role of Egypt in liberation of Angola: Ambassador Nelson Cosme

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Egypt stresses strong relations with Kuwait, condemns attempts to disrupt them

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Egypt, Morocco Foreign Ministers discuss Libya updates

Talks continue between Libyan rivals in Morocco for third day hoping for agreement

Egypt condemns Tunisia terrorist attack

One Tunisian National Guard officer killed, another injured in terrorist attack

Egypt, Malta Foreign Ministers discuss Libya, Palestine issues

Cairo Declaration is important step to complete Libya’s political path started in Berlin, says Sameh Shoukry

Egypt dispatches urgent aid to flood-hit Sudan

Over 100,000 houses have now been partially destroyed due to floods

One National Guard officer killed, another injured in Tunisia terrorist attack

Police killed three attackers, arrested one

Ethiopia hires US lobby firm amid Nile dam dispute, domestic tensions

Last week, US State Department announced it would cut $100m in foreign assistance to Ethiopia, in response to unilateral filling of GERD

Ousted Mali President Keita leaves for UAE for medical treatment

Keita’s release was agreed upon by the CNSP and the mediation delegation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which visited Mali

Egypt, Bahrain Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral economic cooperation

Egypt’s President Al-Sisi affirms keenness to develop relationships with Gulf country

Egypt stands in solidarity with Sudan following floods: President Al-Sisi

Sudan announced State of Emergency following unprecedented floods which have killed 99 and injured 46 others

Egypt, EU discuss political solution in Libya

Egypt-announced red line in Sirte and Jufra contributes to maintaining ceasefire in Libya, says Borrell

Kenya says to intensify regional counter-terrorism efforts

Kenyatta said Kenya aims to provide leadership in the Horn of Africa by exploring and implementing diplomatic measures in counter-terrorism financing

Kenya freezes assets of 9 financiers of al-Shabab terror group

Al-Qaida allied terror group, al-Shabab has long-established finance networks in the East Africa region region to run its operations

Coronavirus recoveries in Africa surpass 1m mark

AU Commission’s healthcare agency said that 5 countries account for 70% of coronavirus cases in Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Ethiopia

UN to set up new peacekeeping base in South Sudan

The rise in violence came after the killing of six bodyguards of South Sudan Vice President James Wani Igga in the Lobonok area last month.

UAE-Israel peace deal should preserve Palestinian rights, ensure Israel’s security: Al-Sisi

This week sees first step towards normalising relations between Israel and UAE

Foreign intervention is Iraq’s biggest challenge: Emmanuel Macron

French President, Iraqi Prime Minister discuss possible energy cooperation, including nuclear project

Italy’s Di Maio visits Libya to meet heads of warring parties

EU Foreign Affairs Minister also visits Tripoli, emphasises Libya remains top priority for Europe

Lebanon Ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib appointed Prime Minister

There is need to implement reforms immediately, says Adib

Three EU countries agree to sanction UN arms embargo violators in Libya

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says EU will not accept destabilisation in Eastern Mediterranean region

Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport

Houthi drone loaded with explosives was intercepted over Abha Airport on Sunday

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, UN representative discuss Libya political settlement

Arab League seeks comprehensive settlement of Libyan crisis through resumption of negotiations to reach permanent ceasefire, says Aboul-Gheit

Tanzania’s ruling party launches Magufuli re-election campaign

Magufuli is facing competition from 14 other presidential candidates. About 29.2 million Tanzanians have registered to vote in this year’s election

Egypt sends 125 tonnes of glass to Beirut for explosion damage repair

Several aid shipments have, under Presidential directives, been sent to Lebanon as part of air bridge established shortly after the Beirut Port explosion

WHO launches masks awareness campaign in Guinea-Bissau

Since authorities decided that wearing of masks is mandatory in public places, some residents of Guinea-Bissau capital Bissau refuse or neglect to abide

UNHCR concerned over COVID-19 outbreak in refugee settlement in Uganda

Government put Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in western Uganda under a lockdown, restricting movements and activities in the settlement

Libya protests gain momentum as ceasefire commences

Angry at extended water and power cuts as well as long lines at petrol stations, the mostly youthful protestors marched in the streets of the city centre, chanting slogans including “No to corruption!”