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Leaders of Libya’s armed groups, militias meet to prevent resumption of clashes
The meeting included commanders from Tripoli, Misrata, Zawiya, and Zintan. They reached an agreement in principle on the withdrawal of all military forces from conflicted zones in west Tripoli. The participants also agreed not to be dragged to fighting, and to meet again next week.
At least 19 killed, 23 others wounded in bomb attacks in Somalia
In the first incident, 13 people lost their lives while five others were wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Marka town, Lower Shabelle region.
UN adviser calls for meeting between Libya rival officials to resolve differences regarding elections
Williams revealed some of the topics she discussed with Al-Mishri, including: “condemning the terrible violence that broke out overnight in Tripoli, which led to the death of a number of civilians and injured others, including children,” according to a statement on Saturday.
Preparatory meeting for Libya reconciliation conference opposes internationalisation of crisis
Among the principles adopted during the Brazzaville meeting was the complete rejection of internationalization of the Libyan crisis and foreign interference.
Methodical slaughter of ethnic Amhara in Ethiopia continues
The OLA accused government forces of conducting the massacre and called for international investigation.
Political blockage may have dire consequences on Libya’s stability: Arab League
Aboul Ghait expresses his complete rejection of sabotage and destruction of public facilities of Libya
Popular protests over power cuts and political crisis in Libya
Demonstrators carried banners denouncing the deteriorating living conditions in Libya as a result of the political battles that Libya has been witnessing since the fall of former president Muammar Gaddafi.
Arab ministers of foreign affairs renew support for Lebanon
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said during a consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers, hosted by Beirut on Saturday, the Arab League expressed confidence in Lebanon’s stability and future.
AL expresses concern over renewed clashes on Sudanese-Ethiopian border
Tensions escalated between Sudan and Ethiopia after Khartoum accused the Ethiopian army of executing seven captive Sudanese soldiers and a civilian
US-European statement calls for constructive dialogue between Libyan parties
France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and the US welcomed “the progress made in the talks between the Joint Committee of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State in Cairo facilitated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and the degree of consensus reached on the agreement,” the statement said.
Egypt welcomes outcomes of 3rd round of Libyan Constitutional Track
The 5+5 Joint Military Committee witnessed the presence of Chief of Staff of the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Al-Haddad, and Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army, Abdul Razzaq Al-Nadhuri.
Libyan negotiations in Egypt last chance for settlement to elections: analysts
Analysts said the negotiations are crucial and the last chance to reach a consensus on a Libyan constitutional draft that may lead to successful elections. However, if the negotiations fail, it could threaten the ceasefire agreement signed in October 2020 and bring unprecedented relative stability to Libya.
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed faces fresh discord as ex-allies revolt
Ethiopian civilians and children are only losers of conflicts between heinous parties eyeing power
Egypt hosts meeting of Joint Military Committee in Libya
5+5 Committee agrees on mechanism of disbanding militias, calls for reopening oil fields
Al-Sisi, King of Bahrain discuss Gulf summit, bilateral relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected to visit Egypt on Monday
Angola climbs 14 places in the Global Peace Index
Speaking to the press, IEP founder and director Steve Killelea said Angola had also shown a greater commitment to financing peacekeeping missions, reduced spending on the Armed Forces, and imported fewer weapons.
Lebanese president informs US envoy of Lebanon’s stance on border demarcation with Israel
The president also urged Hochstein for swift feedback on Lebanon’s response during the talks held at Baabda Palace focusing on ways of reaching a solution amid rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel, a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency said.
Washington announces Biden’s participation in Jeddah summit
The White House announced Tuesday that Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank next month.
We will not forget role of Egypt in liberation of Angola: Ambassador Nelson Cosme
Egypt will represent Africa, expresses aspirations of continent to face negative impacts of climate change during COP27, says Angolan ambassador
Addis Ababa willing to resume talks over GERD: Ethiopian official
In February, Ethiopia began producing electricity from GERD
Opinion|Lebanon’s elections liberate it from grip of the US, Iran
The grievances Lebanese people communicated in the 2019 Revolution certainly reflected on the results of the elections, as they affirmed that the only way out of the current impasse is the imposition of Lebanese sovereignty, which has almost been absent since the inception of this country.
Opinion| Is the US involved in the revival of ISIS?
Despite the limited attack and the ability of the Egyptian army to respond to it, such an operation is a new attempt for ISIS to announce its presence and resume its subversive activity in the Middle East again.
Egypt stresses need to maintain calm in Libya, calls for restraint
He urged all Libyan parties to exercise restraint and refrain from taking any steps that could fuel violence, stressing engaging in dialogue in order to hold the presidential and legislative elections in Libya simultaneously and without delay.
Al-Sisi congratulates Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on election as UAE President
Egyptian President offers condolences on death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
UAE Supreme Council elects Mohammed bin Zayed as president
The council held a meeting on Saturday at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president, prime minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai.
Al-Sisi, Sullivan discuss US-Egypt cooperation, Palestinian cause
President stresses importance of resolving Palestinian cause for building peace
Arab, international fury for Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Aqla in West Bank
Israel proposes joint investigation into murder of Palestinian reporter
Egypt, world condemn Israel’s plan to displace Palestinians, destroy villages in West Bank
According a statement of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also Egypt stressed its rejection of the reported plan to build 4,000 new settlement units in the occupied Palestinian territories.
UN coordinator for Middle East peace process calls for easing of tensions at holy sites
Wennesland commended the close contacts between the UN and all those concerned to calm the situation, which he described as constructive, and encouraged continued engagement between the parties concerned.
Sudan renews claim to Fashaga area bordering Ethiopia
Negotiations and dialogue are the best means to settle the dispute, Sudan acting Foreign Minister said.