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Latest in Egypt
3 policemen sentenced to three years in prison over beating prisoner to death
Case dates back to 2016 when defendants were accused of beating victim to death inside police station in Sohag
Defence Minister meets head of US Central Command in Cairo
Both military leaders aim to enhance bilateral military cooperation, as Fateh 26 manoeuvres kick off
Al-Sisi called for maximising efforts for strong, prosperous Africa at final AU session
AU chairperson necessitates creating conditions for return of immigrants
Plenary meeting to be held on Wednesday: Secretary-General of Egypt’s Parliament
Amr Moussa requests national debate regarding constitutional amendments
China committed to deliver $100 m in military aid to the AU
We will establish joint peace, security forum with Africa, says Xiaodong
Al-Sisi partakes in AU closed session, meets union’s chairperson
Egyptian President delivers AUKNASE awards during 32nd AU Summit
32ND AU Summit kicks off under Egypt’s presidency
Al-Sisi stresses necessity of countering terrorism, launches ‘Aswan Forum for Peace’
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Press Syndicate starts receiving candidacy papers for upcoming election
Hatem Zakaria to run for syndicate’s presidency
Egyptian, Cypriot, Greek parliamentary leaders convene in tripartite summit
Egypt’s Parliament Speaker, Ali Abdel Aal, headed to Cyprus on Saturday in two-day visit
Four Egyptian students mocking Christians arrested: Interior Ministry
Student responsible for filming, publish video studies at Al-Azhar University, ministry says
Op-ed review: Al-Sisi, AU presidency
Columnists praised Egypt’s return to head Africa
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, reforming UN with Guterres
During visit to Addis Ababa, Egyptian President also met with his Congolese counterpart
Egypt to host African Space Agency’s headquarters
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the country won the bid to host the headquarters of the African Space Agency. The decision is due to be endorsed in the African Union (AU) Summit next week in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. “Egypt won the right to host the African Space Agency’s headquarters. The decision …
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Egypt’s head of Press Syndicate announces he will not run for upcoming elections
Salama justified decision as to focus on his duties at Al-Ahram
Shoukry discusses African ties at 34th AU Executive Council meeting
Minister meets his Tanzanian, South African counterparts
Egyptian-Kuwaiti joint military drills carry out naval training
Training expected to end 9 February
Supreme Public Funds Prosecution interrogates 71 individuals over illegal immigration
Suspects accused of facilitating illegal immigration through fabricating official documents
Al-Sisi receives ruler of Sharjah, hails UAE efforts in supporting Egypt
President held another meeting with Port Said’s governor, officials
Op-ed review: UAE tolerance, constitution
Writers commented on Pope Francis’s visit to UAE, others followed constitutional amendments
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Cabinet approves consumer credit draft law
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved during a meeting on Wednesday a new draft law regulating consumer credit activities. According to a cabinet statement, the draft law contained provisions in 30 articles regulating all activities which provide financing for the purchase of goods and services for consumption purposes in Egypt. “This law protects the productive, service, and …
Al-Tayeb, Pope Francis sign declaration of fraternity in Abu Dhabi
Grand Imam called on Muslims to protect Christian communities in Middle East
Press Syndicate mid-term election to be held on 1 March
Candidates can start submitting their nominations as of 10 February
Seven suspected militants killed in fire exchange in Al-Arish
Forces found two automatic Firearms, three explosive devices, shotguns, interior ministry says
Al-Sisi calls for eliminating poverty, improving living conditions
President also met Burundi Foreign Affairs Minister to enhance cooperation
Shoukry arrives in Addis Ababa to attend preliminary meetings of AU summit
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the preliminary meetings of the 32nd summit of African Union (AU) expected to be held on 10 February and will end on 11 February. Shoukry will lead the Egyptian delegation during the meetings of the African ministerial committees on Wednesday and the AU executive …
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Parliament approves request to amend 2014 Constitution
Parliament majority voted in favour of move during Tuesday session
Egypt’s constitutional amendments set for discussion in parliament
Abdel Aal to hold meetings with MPs to hear their views on amendments
Eight suspects referred to Mufti for death penalty over planning to assassinate Al-Sisi
Attorney general previously referred case involving 292 defendants to military judiciary
Constitutional amendments to be discussed in plenary session on Tuesday
Abdel Aal to hold meetings with MPs to hear their opinions on reforms
Al-Tayeb, Pope Francis meet in Abu Dhabi for Human Fraternity conference
Conference first visit of Pope Francis to Arab Peninsula