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AU mediation hopefully pushes towards GERD dispute settlement
Ethiopia’s claim of filling GERD in 2 weeks doesn’t add up after consensus on AU-led talks, says expert
EGP 397m in humanitarian compensation granted over 5 years to North Sinai families
North Sinai Governor submits report to Prime Minister on state agency efforts to compensate those affected by security confrontations
Coptic Orthodox Church postpones reopening Cairo, Alexandria churches to mid-July
Coptic Orthodox Church bishops, council of priests for each diocese will decide to resume prayers depending on health situation
MP Haitham El-Hariri confirms COVID-19 infection
More than seven other MPs have contracted virus since start of pandemic
Egypt executes Libyan militant Al-Mismari for masterminding Bahariya attack
The attack came as police forces were attempting to raid a hideout in the oasis, leading to an exchange of fire initiated by the militants.
Ethiopia’s enigma on GERD filling after Egypt, Sudan agree AU-led talks
Addis Ababa’s statement did not clarify whether filling is conditional upon reaching agreement
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia agree to AU-led negotiations on GERD, delay filling
Experts from Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, members of AU, and international observers of GERD talks will formulate agreement on operation and filling
Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses GERD developments with SA’s Ramaphosa
Al-Sisi stressed need for agreement over GERD filling and operation, Ramaphosa praised Egypt’s constructive political will to resolve the crisis
Egypt to rationalise 50% public expenditure on pandemic-affected activities
Decisions aims to secure sufficient funds to provide medical supplies, sterilization products
Education Ministry detects 16 academic misconduct cases in Thanaweya Amma exams second day
14 students, 3 invigilators were transferred to hospital after showing illness, says ministry
Filling GERD without prior agreement threatens lives of millions: Sudan to UNSC
Sudan emphasises need to discourage all concerned parties from taking unilateral measures
Al-Sisi, Trudeau discuss boosting bilateral relations in economics, education
Egypt and Canada look to cooperate in fighting repercussions of global pandemic
About 100 COVID-19 fatalities, over 3,000 infections among doctors so far: EMS
Syndicate rejects attempts to lay blame on doctors for increased deaths from virus
Egypt reports 1,420 new COVID-19 cases, 85 fatalities
Country’s total confirmed cases reach 59,561 with 15,935 recoveries
Madbouly instructs making list of priority development projects in Sharm El-Sheikh
During a virtual meeting with government agencies on Wednesday, he also asked that the list reflect projects that will be most appropriately implemented through the private sector so they can be launched quickly.
Egypt rejects any unilateral action violating its Nile water rights: Al-Sisi
Sudan receives Ethiopian invitation to resume GERD talks, both head to UNSC
Addis Ababa denies taking unilateral actions on GERD: open letter to UNSC
Ethiopian letter responds to Egypt’s diplomatic maneuvers
Arab League adopts resolution supporting Egypt, Sudan in GERD talks
Somalia, Djibouti oppose resolution’s fifth article urging Ethiopia to cease unilaterally filling GERD reservoir
Libya to request Egyptian military intervention as needed: Aguila Saleh
Libyan people support Egyptian President Al-Sisi’s call for ceasefire, says President of Libyan House of Representatives Aguila Saleh
Khartoum to send UNSC letter clarifying GERD talks stance: Sudanese Water Minister
Abbas emphasises that returning to negotiating table requires political will
Education Ministry promises adjustments after inconveniences in Thanaweyya Amma exams
I am not the kind of person who is easily worried, but what I saw on the first day made me totally uncomfortable, says student
Rameda starts manufacturing of generic Anviziram for COVID-19 treatment
EDA also grants approval for Rameda to begin manufacturing intravenous Remedisivir vials
Religious Endowments Ministry announces regulations for reopening mosques
Toilets remain closed, worshipers to wear face masks and bring personal prayer mats
University seniors to take exams in July, except international students
Applications to Egyptian universities made by foreign students will remain open until 30 November
Egypt to take any measures to prevent Libya falling under militia control: Shoukry
We condemn all forms of foreign military interference in Libya, says Arab League Secretary-General
Egypt welcomes Yemen’s government, STC ceasefire
Yemeni rivals have also agreed to meet in Saudi Arabia, commit to Riyadh Agreement
Opinion| Libya, Turkey, Egypt, and the story of Mediterranean gas
Everyone wants a piece of the cake. Some of these countries are overwhelmed by internal political conflicts, and are therefore unable to participate in the race for black gold. These include Libya, Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.
Egypt eases COVID-19 lockdown measures starting next week
Places of worship to open for daily prayers except for Friday and Sunday gatherings, but beaches and gardens remain closed
1,360 Egyptian labourers repatriated from Kuwait
Flights carrying returning Egyptian have flown into Cairo, Assiut, Sohag
Baseera estimates 616,000 Egyptians over 18 infected with COVID-19
On Monday, Egypt reported 1,576 new coronavirus cases, and 85 new deaths