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ACHPR’s forum kicks off on 24 April in Sharm El-Sheikh to address human rights
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi received ACHPR delegation in Cairo on Monday
Egyptian voters back constitutional amendments
In Numbers: 88,83% voters said yes, 11.17 % said no
Security, confronting terrorism are common challenges facing Egypt, African continent: Ramdan Orny
Last January, the African Union (AU) announced that Egypt would head the AU summit’s upcoming round in 2019, following the closing meeting of African leaders. During his participation in the 30th AU summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi praised the efforts exerted by the Guinean President Alpha Condé, head of …
Elders, campaigners dominate scene in Kerdasa polling stations
Medium turnout recorded in Giza’s district of Kerdasa on third day of referendum
Egyptians cast votes on last day in referendum
Averaged turnout in Nasr City, Boulaq
What do experts think about celebrations in front of polling stations?
Scenes of women dancing in front of polling stations became common during elections
NEA has exclusive right to announce results, not polling stations
Counting process shall take place after expiry of period specified for voting, NEA
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Egypt, Somalia seek bilateral cooperation
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Moustafa Madbouly, met on Sunday Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Isse Awad, in order to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of development and security. According to a statement from the cabinet, Madbouly stated during the meeting that has Egypt has for a long time supported the Somalian …
Committee to monitor any violation in referendum: NEC
Participation of Egyptians in constitutional amendments referendum thwart boycott calls, says Al-Sherif
Parliament members deny distributing ration boxes to voters
First, second day of constitutional amendments witnessed high turnout
Referendum stirs online feud, polarisation among users
Hashtags circulated among users urging citizens to participate in referendum
Moderate turnout at Zamalek, Downtown polling stations
‘I do it for Al-Sisi to allow him to complete his achievements,” say president’s supporters
Low turnout in 2 days of constitutional referendum in Europe, North America
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait have highest turnout
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What Egyptians think about constitutional referendum?
Polling stations across Egypt opened their doors early Saturday for citizens to express their opinions regarding the constitutional amendments, whether by yes or no. The dates of referendum were announced on Wednesday. Egyptians abroad started voting on Friday and will continue until Sunday. If the amendments receive a “yes” vote, they will immediately go into …
Moderate voter turnout in Dakahlia, Qena in first day of referendum
Women, seniors in excess, rallies in Mansoura calling for voters
Above average turnout in Cairo, celebratory atmosphere in most polling stations
Since early Saturday, the first day of the referendum on amendments to the country’s 2014 Constitution, the vicinity of several schools in the middle class neighbourhood of Ain Shams witnessed a celebratory atmosphere as campaigners and individuals affiliated with the election committees used DJs and nationalist songs to attract voters. Polling stations all over …
Egypt votes on constitutional amendments
Above average turnout across the country, while Al-Sisi, ministers, Azhar Grand Imam cast their votes
No days off during constitutional amendments referendum: Cabinet
Officials called on media websites to seek accuracy before publishing baseless news
Egyptians to vote on constitutional amendments next Sunday
Expats to head to polls on 19-21 April, while locals will vote on 20-22 April
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Abdel Aty represents Egypt in Egyptian-Dutch Water Council meeting
Dutch experts conducted numerous water studies in Egypt
Fouad discusses launching environmental alliance with UK ambassador
Alliance will be officially announced by UN Secretary-General in September
Egyptian community in US will be voting “yes” on constitutional amendments
New York- The Egyptian community in the United States expressed its support to the constitutional amendments, describing the step as “a necessity for the continuation of the development process started by President Al-Sisi.” Members of the community who attended the conference held by the Egyptian American Entrepreneurship Association last week in New Jersey that they will …
Two refereed to Mufti for death penalty over Helwan Church attack
Attack occurred in 2017 killing 10 people
Al-Sisi inspects Naguib Military Base with ministers, commanders
President checks inspection’s procedures, fighting efficiency at base
Parliament approves constitutional amendments allowing Al-Sisi extra term till 2030
President shall appoint heads of judicial authorities, number of MPs reduced to 450 with at least 25% of seats allocated for women
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US bolsters security for Ilhan Omar after ‘dangerous’ Trump video
US president published video intertwining images of speech by Omar, 9/11 attacks
Ministry of Health denies halting postgraduate medical training
Third phase of ‘100 Million Health’ initiative screened about 17.3 million people
Al-Sisi discusses military cooperation with Portuguese defence minister
Meeting discusses combating terrorism, illegal migration across Mediterranean
New weapons used in Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint military exercise ‘Medusa 8’
Egypt started on Sunday a joint military exercise with the Greek and Cypriot air and naval forces, called ‘Medusa 8,’ in the Mediterranean Sea, the military spokesperson Tamer El Refaie said in a statement. The Egyptian army is participating in the exercise with some new weapons such as the Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, named Anwar …
Al-Sisi, Merkel discuss updates on Sudan, Libya
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