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Latest in Region
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59
Thousands of South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Zindzi. She was applauded for her unwavering spirit to fight against inequality.
5 IS suicide bombers, 2 security members killed near Baghdad
Iraqi force affiliated with the intelligence service surrounded an IS hideout housing five suicide bombers in a village located in the southwest of Baghda
Nigerian military airstrikes kill scores of gunmen in NW region
Nigerian military spokesman said the operation was one of the multiple military operations in Nigeria’s northwest region that has been wracked by years of violence.
3 killed, 74 injured in two-day Mali protests
Mali president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dissolves constitutional court to ease tensions
Tanzania’s ruling party endorses Magufuli as candidate for October poll
Magufuli, who is seeking to be re-elected for a second and final five-year term in office, garnered 100 percent of the votes from 1,822 CCM’s national congress delegates
DR Congo justice minister officially resigns
This resignation follows his arrest two weeks ago in DR Congo capital of Kinshasa by the judicial police and then released a few hours later
Tehran denies US seizure of Iranian arms on way to Houthis in Yemen
Trump’s administration has been pushing UN to strengthen arms embargo on Iran
Ethiopia’s Nile Dam: Myths and Facts
Daily News Egypt debunks unreliable information circulating on media about GERD
AU Troika, Russia demonstrate commitment to cooperation framework: Shoukry
Shoukry expressed full support for Africa, Russia, and successful preparations for 2022 Africa-Russia Summit
Egypt repeats call for UN-guided ceasefire in Libya: Shoukry
UN ready to investigate into mass graves discovered by GNA, says UN chief
Egypt, Jordan, France, Germany reject unilateral changes to Israel’s 1967 borders
Egypt voices opposition in joint statement to Israel’s annexation plans
Saudi Arabia issues Hajj health protocol against COVID-19
Touching Holy Kaaba and Black Stone will be banned during annual pilgrimage
Disputed Nile dam talks continue for 4th day, but no deal yet
Two parallel meetings over Nile dam for legal, technical teams to be held on Tuesday, following observers meetings
Unidentified jets strike Al-Watiya airbase in western Libya
Military sources say strike targeted GNA-controlled base where Turkey may establish military presence of its own, says Reuters
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi territories
Four Houthi drones loaded with explosives were launched towards Saudi Arabia on Friday
Virtual talks on Ethiopia disputed dam resume amid consensus hopes
Egypt raises concerns regarding Ethiopia dam’s safety, says Egyptian Irrigation Minister
ECES discusses Egypt’s steps to solve GERD negotiations
The country is facing water poverty, indicating importance of securing water resources, says Qassem
Injuries reported during Sudan protests to “correct course of revolution”
Protestors chanted slogans calling for improved living conditions, reforms of country’s security institutions
Deadly protests erupt in Ethiopia over killing of popular Oromo singer
At least 50 killed during protests as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister calls Hachalu Hundessa’s murder ‘evil act’
Turkey has deployed 15,000 Syrian mercenaries to Libya so far: SOHR
Mercenaries sent to Libya include 300 minors aged 14-18
Opinion| Dear Ethiopians – Egyptians are not advocates of war
The history of Egyptian-Ethiopian relations dates back to the Ancient Egyptian era. These were based not only on politics, but also religion and culture.
Ethiopia’s enigma on GERD filling after Egypt, Sudan agree AU-led talks
Addis Ababa’s statement did not clarify whether filling is conditional upon reaching agreement
Egypt rejects any unilateral action violating its Nile water rights: Al-Sisi
Sudan receives Ethiopian invitation to resume GERD talks, both head to UNSC
Addis Ababa denies taking unilateral actions on GERD: open letter to UNSC
Ethiopian letter responds to Egypt’s diplomatic maneuvers
Arab League adopts resolution supporting Egypt, Sudan in GERD talks
Somalia, Djibouti oppose resolution’s fifth article urging Ethiopia to cease unilaterally filling GERD reservoir
Egypt welcomes Yemen’s government, STC ceasefire
Yemeni rivals have also agreed to meet in Saudi Arabia, commit to Riyadh Agreement
Egypt will be vocal in its actions if no GERD deal reached: Shoukry
We have never made indirect reference to such possibilities [military action], says Egypt’s Foreign Minister
US rejects military escalation in Libya, supports Cairo Declaration: NSC
We urge parties to commit to ceasefire, resume negotiations immediately, says NSC
Egyptian efforts in Libyan crisis aim to restore stability: Al-Sisi
Greece’s Foreign Minister expressed his country’s pride in close cooperation ties with Egypt
GNA Ministry of Interior arrests abusers of Egyptian labourers in Libya’s Tarhuna
In a Wednesday press statement the ministry said that all the labourers are found safe and sound and that they will testify about their detention and mistreatment against “all laws and norms.”