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Unidentified gunmen kill security officer in Yemen’s Aden
Elsewhere in Aden, a Southern Transitional Council (STC) military leader survived an attempted assassination when an explosion targeted his convoy
Ethiopian refugee influx to Sudan raises humanitarian catastrophe fears
Refugees have a very large impact on eastern Sudan’s areas given the tense situation in the Sudanese state of Kassala, bordering Ethiopian Tigray region
Sudan says national interest sole reference for Ethiopia’s Nile dam talks
Sudanese negotiators believe that GERD talks should go beyond the level of irrigation ministers and be referred to the AU and leaders of the three countries
UNEP says Africa needs green stimulus to hasten recovery
Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, UNEP regional director for Africa said that ravaging climate change and loss of biodiversity calls for urgent action
Imperial footprints in Egypt’s Geography: The case of John Ball
Alawiyya dynasty (1805-1882) geography modernisation project relied on many adventurers and half-qualified personnel from France and Italy.
NBE, AFD sign €100m credit facility agreement to finance climate conservation projects
Chairperson of the NBE, Hisham Okasha, said that the new agreement will allow directing finance and support to the projects compatible with SDGs
Egypt implements 20 agricultural projects worth EGP 4.3bn in FY 2019/20
Agricultural projects include 1st stage of farm-level irrigation modernisation project for an area of 250,000 feddan in 10 governorates
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of Tigray offensive: Prime Minister
Human rights groups raise concerns for civilians caught up in military operations
Philip Morris Misr committed to delivering smoke-free future: Regional Director
Gkatzelis said, “Philip Morris Misr is a key strategic investor and a committed partner to the sustainable progress of Egypt. It has established its Management Hub in Cairo, overseeing operations for Egypt & Levant markets.”
President Al-Sisi, Iraqi Defence Minister discuss military cooperation
The meeting took place in attendance of Egyptian Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki.
Sarwa Capital announces closing of its EGP 2.5bn inaugural Sukuk issuance
The proceeds will be used for further expansion of Contact Credit and its affiliate companies.
Russia plans to develop its own space station
Solovyov raised concern about the longevity of the International Space Station (ISS) as certain components have been damaged and could not be replaced
WHO urges African states to strengthen readiness for COVID-19 vaccine
All the 47 countries in the WHO African region have received its Vaccine Readiness Assessment Tool that is intended for use by ministries of health.
Merkel confirms extension of partial COVID-19 lockdown in Germany
With Germany’s current lockdown measures, the “dramatic exponential growth” of new COVID-19 infections had been stopped
Egypt condemns attack on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shaqiq port
Saudi Arabian-led Arab Coalition in Yemen destroyed a booby-trapped boat to thwart a terrorist attack, resulting in damages to a Greek oil tanker.
46,000 taxpayers benefit from late fees on taxes waiver: Finance Minister
A total of 29,597 financiers and taxpayers got 100% waiver of late payment and additional taxes, which amounted to EGP 4.9bn
Banque Misr, Al Ahly Capital acquire 40% stake in IBAG for money transfer
Mohamed El Etreby, Chairperson of Banque Misr, said that this partnership is a step towards merging the informal transfers sector into the banking sector
Government aims to enhance social protection programmes through development funds
During the meeting, they discussed the projects that are being implemented in cooperation with development partners in the field of social protection, the most important of which is the Takaful and Karama programme, funded by the World Bank.
Egyptian giants, Al Ahly and Zamalek, to face off in ‘Final of the Century’
It will be first Cairo derby in CAF Champions League final
Russia test-launches Tsirkon hypersonic missile
The frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile, hitting a naval target 450 km away in the Barents Sea
Namibia loses 23 rhinos and 2 elephants to poaching since January
Namibia recorded 57 poaching cases in 2019, which comprised 46 rhinos and 13 elephants.
Kenya’s top lender to purchase Rwanda, Tanzania Banks
Kenyan lender said that in Rwanda, upon completion of the acquisition, the resultant KCB group business is expected to see it double its market share
Japan reports 2,502 new COVID-19 cases, 140,288 in total
In Tokyo, the epicenter of Japan’s outbreak, 481 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, with the capital’s cumulative total reaching 39,079
Death of Maradona: What they said
Sports stars from yesterday and today paid their respects to Diego Maradona after the Argentine legend’s death on Wednesday
Meghan Markle, duchess of Sussex, reveals miscarriage of second child
In January, British royal family allowed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from royal duties. The couple now live in the US state of California
Sudan former PM Sadiq Al-Mahdi dies
Al-Mahdi, aged 84, was flown to the United Arab Emirates to receive treatment after he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month,
Egypt’s canals ready for rainy season: Water Resources Minister
Minister Abdel Aaty stresses need for preventing violations affecting canals
Zed Sports acquires majority stake in FC Masr
Company pumps EGP 1.5bn of investments into Zed FC