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Facebook donates $1.6m to Lebanon hospitals, NGOs
In the statement, the social networking company said that the figure includes donations of $500,000 from a campaign by Facebook users, an amount that was matched by the company. The donation by Facebook comes in the wake of a huge explosion at the port in the country’s capital, Beirut, last Tuesday.
Libya Parliament Speaker, US Ambassador discuss Cairo Declaration-based solutions
Libyan Parliament reached agreement to continue cease-fire, reopen talks
High-level China-Africa meeting calls for deepening cooperation against COVID-19 pandemic
As of Tuesday, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Africa has surpassed 1.05 million as the death toll of COVID-19 pandemic rose to 23,582
AU agency launches program to assist African MSMEs
As Africa faces socio-economic uncertainties brought by COVID-19, the AUDA-NEPAD MSMEs Academy aims to foster resilience
France to beef up security for nationals in Sahel region after Niger attack
On Sunday, gunmen killed 6 French nationals and 2 Nigeriens in a wildlife park near Niger capital Niamey, amid increased terrorist activity in Sahel region
Egypt working to meet Lebanon priorities: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in Lebanon on, Tuesday, for visit of solidarity, met with the Lebanese President, inspected Egyptian Field Hospital
Egypt ready to resume GERD talks based on 21 July, 3 August meetings’ results
GERD talks have been postponed for 7 days upon Sudan’s request
Lebanese government resigns as protests roar in Beirut
Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanon’s Supreme Judicial Council
Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanon’s Supreme Judicial Council
Four ministers resign following angry demonstrations across Lebanon, with media reports of possible full cabinet resignation
Egypt continues sending relief supplies to Lebanon
The third aid batch compromises 14 tonnes of medical supplies, and foodstuff including flour to maintain bread production in the city and to compensate the damage occurred to the country’s strategic reserve of wheat, the Egyptian Embassy to Beirut revealed.
Sudan boycotts Ethiopia’s planned GERD meeting on Monday
Cairo and Khartoum last week suspended talks on Ethiopian dam as Addis Ababa bluffs
EU urges independent inquiry into cause of Beirut explosion
300 experts from the EU have been deployed on the ground in Beirut, providing help in search and rescue, chemical assessment and medical treatment.
Al-Sisi urges Lebanese to enhance state institutions, distance country from conflicts
‘We must work together as Lebanon’s future is at stake’: Macron
3 Ethiopian migrants killed in Yemen crossfire
African migrants have frequently fled their countries to Yemen, from which they infiltrate through the borders to enter the Arab Gulf states to seek jobs.
Nigeria governors call for updated military equipment to restive NE region
Since 2009, Boko Haram has been trying to establish an Islamist state in northeastern Nigeria, extending its attacks to countries in the Lake Chad Basin
Lebanon Prime Minister proposes early elections following Beirut explosion
Protestors storm Economy, Environment, Foreign Ministries, and several injuries reported
Cairo should end GERD talks as Ethiopia unlikely to sign binding deal: Egyptian ex-official
Egypt sends letter to AU Chair South Africa, rejecting Ethiopia’s unilateral actions
Second Egyptian military aircraft with medical, relief supplies dispatched to Lebanon
A second Egyptian aircraft carrying urgent medical, relief supplies, and food aid was dispatched on Saturday to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, according to an Egyptian military statement.
Africa coronavirus cases surge to 1.02m, death toll records 22,491
The Southern Africa region is the most affected area in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases, followed by Northern Africa and Western Africa regions
Suicide bombing in Somalia kills 8, injures 14
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but al-Qaida allied terrorist group, al-Shabab, has staged such attacks in Somalia in the past
Egyptian aircraft arrives in Beirut to deliver lifesaving supplies
Al-Sisi offers condolences to his Lebanese President Michel Aoun over Beirut blast
‘Lebanon is not alone and solidarity is duty’: Macron
Speaking shortly after his arrival, Macron said that what happened in Lebanon is a very huge disaster and an urgent response to this is required.
Beirut port officials to be placed under house arrest
Death toll from Tuesday’s explosion reaches 135, while about 5,000 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry
World leaders offer Lebanon condolences, support after deadly explosion
Prime Minister Hassan Diab called on “friendly countries” to support a country already facing its worst economic turmoil in years, amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister strongly rejects foreign intervention in Libya
Shoukry and his Spanish counterpart discuss Libyan crisis over phone on Wednesday
Those responsible for Beirut explosions to be held accountable: Lebanese President
Investigation into explosion is priority, its results should be rapid, says Lebanese Prime Minister
From Tianjin to Beirut, Ammonium Nitrate leaves behind trail of destruction
Tuesday’s huge explosions in Beirut caused by 2,700 tonnes of chemical compound improperly stored near city’s cargo port
UN Security Council to hold urgent session on Beirut explosion
Session scheduled for Monday will discuss explosions’ impacts on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, among other topics
Beirut explosion leaves 300,000 homeless people, up to $5bn losses
Blast was attributed to highly explosive materials stored in Beirut port warehouse
African coronavirus cases pass 976,000: Africa CDC
South Africa is the highest affected African country in terms of positive cases, followed by Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and Morocco