Latest in Tag: africa Highlight
Latest in Tag: africa
Rocket explosion is blow to SpaceX, Facebook and others
After a thunderous explosion rocked SpaceX’s main launch pad in Florida, destroying a rocket and a satellite Facebook was going to use to beam Internet to parts of Africa, companies are counting the cost.
GAFI delegation to attend Tokyo International Conference on African Development
We will showcase Egypt’s efforts towards creating a better investment climate, says Khodair
Egypt strengthens ties with BRICS nations
Egypt, India keen to increase trade, cooperation, as India assists in renewable energy, vocational training development
Industry Ministry sets 7 axes to export support programme
The new axes of the export support programme were scheduled to be applied in July 2016, says minister
Parliament delegation participates in Pan-African Parliament sessions
The sessions are expected to discuss gender and human rights, among other issues
In Turkey real and imagined threats go back to the joint past of the AKP and the Gülen movement
Behind Turkey’s failed July coup lies a power struggle between Erdogan and the shadowy network of his former ally. The intra-Islamic and nationalist power struggle is shaping the future of the country.
Egypt’s Water Minister stresses importance of participation in African Water Week
African leaders conclude the sixth African Water Week in Tanzania
Africa may face unsustainable debt: report
Africa may have a problem with unsustainable debt on its hands if it doesn’t manage to find other ways to finance development and cut off illicit financial flows, a new report from a United Nations trade body has said.
Africa-wide passport launched amid skepticism at AU Summit
African leaders have come together in Rwanda this week for their 27th summit. Proposals include a new Africa-wide passport but most Africans are skeptical.
African leaders conclude 27th AU summit with set of border-less decisions
The Kigali summit addressed emerging conflicts and potential ways of inclusive growth
Al-Sisi meets with array of African leaders in Kigali
African leaders discussed on Sunday the launch of a free trade zone, among other common issues
Africa’s progress in the fight against HIV/Aids
The South African city of Durban is the venue for the 2016 World Aids Conference. Sub-Saharan Africa will feature prominently on the agenda, a region where the infection rate has decreased by over 40 percent since 2000.
Shoukry meets with African counterparts on sidelines of AU
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met with his African counterparts from Sudan, Uganda, and Ghana during his current visit to Rwanda for the African Union (AU) meetings. Shoukry held bilateral talks with the ministers on the sidelines of the AU assembly, according to state-news agency MENA. During the meetings, he discussed the current security …
Shoukry heads to Kigali for 27th African Union summit
The summit’s theme is ‘2016: African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women’
The Nile Project: Resolving conflict into harmony
The Nile flows through 11 African nations and serves as key source of freshwater – but sharing this resource is politically tricky. A unique project works to resolve conflicts and promote sustainable use – through music.
Indian leader on African tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. His huge country is looking for raw materials and allies in its quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Netanyahu’s Africa tour aims to break Israel’s solitary status: Aboul Gheit
The Israeli prime minister met with African leaders, asserting that the continent “has no better friend than Israel”
Netanyahu: Africa has no better friend than Israel
Israel’s prime minister has pledged to help Africa fight terrorism on day two of his tour of the continent. Netanyahu said that in matters of security, Africa had no better friend than the state of Israel.
Africa is coming back to Israel: Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister held a summit with seven African leaders in Uganda, along with representatives from 50 Israeli companies
Refugees from the Horn of Africa struggle in South Africa
Fleeing war, drought and poverty , an increasing number of people from the Horn of Africa are heading south en route to South Africa. After arrival, many face arrest, deportation and xenophobia.
North Korea losing African, South American allies
South Korea is waging a diplomatic campaign to wean nations in far-flung parts of the world off their alliances with North Korea. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.
UNHCR report: Worsening refugee situation in Africa
The recent refugee crisis in the Arab world and Europe has taken the spotlight off Sub-Saharan Africa. But a new report by UNHCR reveals that the situation in Africa in 2015 was also grim. Here is a graphical overview.
The potential impact of Brexit on Africa
The UK referendum on whether to stay in the EU will have an impact far beyond Europe. Africans are also watching closely – and have to prepare to deal with the vote’s consequences for themselves as well.
Africa Renewable Energy Initiative should be implemented: Environment Minister
The initiative needs at least $20bn of investments before 2020, says UN statement
Turkey seeks greater role in Africa
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is on a two-nation tour of Africa as part of efforts to strengthen his country’s influence on the continent.
Longtime Western Sahara independence leader dies
Mohamed Abdelaziz’s death comes during a tense period over the territory’s status
Egypt rejects purported accusations from Africa against its UNEA2 representative
UNEP Kenya representative demands an apology from Egypt over alleged misconduct
El Nino wreaks havoc in Africa
El Nino was one of the main issues at the first World Summit for Humanitarian Aid in Istanbul. As a result of this weather phenomenon, many African countries are being severely hit by drought, hunger and floods.
African growth resilient, but faces challenges
Africa economies are showing “remarkable resilience” despite economic headwinds, and are expected to continue growing in “challenging circumstances” this year, according to the African Economic Outlook.
In Video: The first seminar for snooker referees in Africa
In the occasion of the first official seminar in Africa for referees in the sport of the snooker, Daily News Egypt interviewed the Vice President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation, Maxime Cassis. The seminar was held at the Shooting Club in Cairo. Video by Mahmoud Nasr Editing by Omar Korashi