Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Parliamentary elections to be held in November: Baha Abu Shoqa
Parliament is still waiting on draft laws from the government concerning the house of representatives and senate
No pressures imposed on Egypt to accept Washington’s deal on GERD: Irrigation Ministry
Talks Ignore level of storage in Sudanese dams and AHD: expert analyses meeting’s outcomes
Medical Syndicate refers 5 senior officials for investigation over Minya bus accident
Syndicate is expected to hold general assembly on 13 March over improving doctors’ conditions in Egypt
Al-Sisi heads to Berlin for Libya’s peace talks
Berlin conference comes following failed negotiations in Moscow
Egypt will not allow Anadolu’s continuous ‘support of terrorism’: senior official
The raid was conducted on Wednesday and resulted in the arrest of four agency employees, according to the agency’s website.
Israel starts exporting gas to Egypt at 200m scf/day
Egypt’s Idku to liquefy Israeli gas in preparation for exporting it to Europe
Washington meeting on GERD continues for third day
Meeting discussed measures Ethiopia must take during time of drought
GERD filling will consider Blue Nile hydrological conditions, potential impact on downstream reservoirs: Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, US and WB
Ministers will meet in Washington on January 28-29 to finalise a comprehensive agreement on the filling
Al-Hariri condemns Al Hamra attacks, amid protesters smashing central bank
At least 20 people were injured in Beirut’s clashes
Sudanese army regains control, opens airspace
The former employees of Sudan’s National Intelligence were reportedly linked to former president Omar al-Bashir. They clashed for several hours with the army, killing two soldiers and injuring four others, before the government ended the uprising late on Tuesday.
Libyan parliament speaker urges Arab countries to confront ‘Turkish invasion’
Saleh accuses GNA of supporting ‘Turkey’s colonial agendas’
Egypt’s interior ministry says Mostafa Kassem received fair trial, was convicted terrorist
He received needed medical care, family visits, says ministry
14 defendants in Egypt’s railway station blast to face final verdict on 9 March
The defence requested, during a court session on Wednesday, the referral of a misdemeanour instead of criminal court, local media reported
Ministry of Health launches national campaign for vaccination against poliomyelitis
Campaign targets all children in Egypt from 1 day to 5 year olds
Sultan Qaboos … A wise peacemaker in volatile region
For 50 years, Qaboos was the founder of renaissance in Oman, his rule was characterised by wisdom, and resulted in a balanced policy that was rarely present in the world.
Al-Sisi inaugurates Red Sea’s largest military base in Berenice
Berenice is considered the largest military base in the Red Sea, the largest naval base in the Middle East and North Africa, and the second of its kind in Egypt.
Kenya reshuffles cabinet to boost service delivery
The Kenyan leader also nominated six new principal secretaries who will also undergo vetting by parliament before assuming their new responsibilities as stipulated in the constitution
UN says over 5 mln people in Somalia need assistance in 2020
The report urges donors to build on 2019 gains, sustain lifesaving response and support livelihoods early in 2020. ”
Tunisian president asks parties to submit proposals of new PM
Saied called on the parties concerned to explain the reasons for their choices and the criteria they adopted as of Jan. 16,” the statement said. on Jan. 11, Tunisian parliament rejected the government proposed by Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli.
U.S. House to vote to send Trump impeachment articles to Senate
The timetable means that the House managers would ceremonially walk the articles of impeachment from the House chamber to the Senate well later in the day Wednesday, formally presenting them and prompting a trial to commence, said the report
Iran arrests suspects in Ukrainian airliner downing, Rouhani promises to investigate thoroughly
Gholamhossein Esmaili, Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, said some of those accused of having a role in the plane crash had already been arrested, without revealing the suspects’ identities or number.
Egypt Prosecutor General orders autopsy and investigation over Egyptian- US prisoner death
Mustafa Kassem was arrested in August 2013, and sentenced to 15 years in prison
2.2 million citizens registered in 1st phase of health insurance system
The system was launched in July 2019 in Port Said governorate
Sudanese PM renews confidence in army, amid limited protest
The initial reports indicated that some employees of the national intelligence agency protested because of their dissatisfaction with the dues that were paid to them for retirement.
Egyptian fighter jet crashes during training, pilot dies
Qadir 2020 maneuvers continue for fourth day
Parliament approves three-month extension of state of emergency
Al-Sisi ordered extension on 12 January, says parliament speaker
Al-Sisi, Conte in talks on Libya crisis
Haftar left Moscow without signing ceasefire agreement: news agency
AU chairperson welcomes ceasefire agreement in Libya
Mahamat further called on “all stakeholders to concentrate their efforts towards the continuation of the peace process.”
Zambian president says it is unacceptable for outsiders to dictate Africa’s governance
In remarks delivered when outgoing Sudanese Ambassador to Zambia Award Ali paid a courtesy call on him, the Zambian leader said his government remains committed to cooperating with all the regional bodies it was affiliated to in Africa
Arab League, Germany discuss recent developments in Libya
Gheit and Maas also touched upon the preparations for Berlin conference to be held later in January for reaching a comprehensive political settlement in Libya.