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Saudi Arabian FM visits Egypt for first time
Sameh Shoukry discusses the situation in Yemen with Saudi counterpart
Libyan tribes seek to class Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist organisation’: Tribal elder
Over 45,000 Egyptians have so far returned from Libyan territories since mid-February
Coalition forces bomb Yemen’s Central Security HQ in Sana’a
Egypt-Yemen national security conference held in Ain Shams University
Hamas official warns of another possible war in Gaza
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to alleged rocket fired from the strip
Libyan tribes calls for Egypt’s western border to be opened
Representatives from Libyan tribes are gathering in Cairo for unity talks to face Libya’s challenges
Yemen talks likely to be postponed
Hadi aide cites renewed fighting as a cause
Egypt will launch ground intervention in Yemen if necessary: Foreign minister
Shoukry denounced Turkey’s stance against Egypt, saying Erdogan has “personal issues”
Tunis shooting leaves 7 dead
Serviceman opens fire on comrades, killing or lethally wounding six before being shot dead
Geneva talks on Yemen to proceed minus Hadi
Peace talks to start on Thursday despite continued fighting
Egypt, Yemen meet over Houthi situation
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi said security and stability must be maintained in Yemen
172 Tunisians detained by Libyan militia
Tunisian officials claim Libya Dawn-affiliated group is holding nationals hostage to bargain
EU to set up operation to capture and destroy smuggler vessels
The EU drew sharp criticism over the last few weeks following the drowning of more than a thousand people in the Mediterranean
Coalition resumes Yemen airstrikes
Tensions also rising at sea, as Iranian aid vessel approaches Yemen waters
86 Egyptians deported from Libya
Egyptian nationals were detained for illegally crossing the Western border
Yemen ceasefire takes effect Tuesday evening
It remains unclear whether both sides will abide by truce after fierce air and artillery strikes earlier in day
Saudi-led airstrikes and international law: Potential violations
Coalition accused by NGOs and UN officials of violating international law
Coalition blockade ‘in violation of the laws of war’: HRW
Yemeni healthcare about to collapse; Moroccan fighter jet “missing” after air strike
Campaign launched to support stranded Yemenis in Egypt
Around 6,000 individuals have been stuck since flights were suspended following Saudi-led military action
Houthis agree on proposed truce, ceasefire to begin Tuesday
Earlier Saudi proposal has been accepted; Malaysia to join Saudi-led coalition
Egypt closest ‘sibling’ to South Sudan: Kiir
Foreign Minister on South Africa tour
‘Perverted fatwa’ of IS indicate their ignorance: Dar Al-Ifta
Dar Al-Ifta also noted the importance of protecting such relics, adding that the only way of doing so is by studying their history and the eras they were built in.
Senegal pledges support, Yemen faces worsening humanitarian crisis
Recent airstrikes rendered Sana’a airport useless, cutting off one of last remaining lifelines to central Yemen
Egypt to continue Yemen operations
Coalition troops allegedly land in Yemen, reports arise over bigger ground intervention with Egyptian participation
83 illegal immigrants arrested trying to enter Libya
Migrants come from different governorates across Egypt
Libyans protest censorship on Press Freedom Day
Censoring of key press organs by Libya Dawn and the worsening conditions for journalists spark protests
Coalition denies Yemeni officials’ claims of ground troops in Aden
Several news agencies reported arrival of coalition troops in Yemen, coalition spokesman denies reports
Evidence of cluster munitions used in Yemen: HRW
Rights group accuses coalition of dropping the banned munitions near villages, violating US export policy
Sudan’s Al-Bashir invites Egyptian President to inauguration ceremony
Al-Sisi discusses trade with Sudanese Foreign Minister after the opening of a crossing between the two countries
Saudi strongman Mohamed bin Nayef becomes Crown Prince in major reshuffle
King Salman also appoints Deputy Crown Prince and new Foreign Minister
Egyptian director reportedly killed in Libya
“Islamic State” militants kidnapped TV station crew in August, corpses found Monday