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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.
Over 22 mln phone users in Tanzania are yet to register biometrically as deadline nears: official
The registration move was aimed at getting rid of dishonest telephone line users, controlling cybercrime and protecting Tanzanians against those abusing the telecom sector
Zambia embarks on tourism marketing in Brazil
The Zambian envoy further revealed that plans were underway for the holding of a tourism expo in Brazil this year to market the country’s tourism potential
At least 31 Zimbabweans affected by anthrax
At least 27 cattle have since died from the disease in the two districts. The three human cases in Marondera were picked at a clinic in Chimbwanda small-scale farming area on Jan. 2 and confirmed at the Chinese-built Mahusekwa Hospital on Jan. 6, according to a memorandum from district veterinary office to the provincial veterinary office
Last round in Washington: an end to GERD strife or a talk going no where?
While the three countries’ foreign ministers are expected to convene in Washington to solve disputes, Ethiopia seeks South Africa as mediator
Russia opens three checkpoints to evacuate civilians from Syria’s Idlib
Russia had asked militant groups to let civilians leave Idlib through the three points, adding that the Russian forces had informed people about the evacuation points via SMS messages, leaflets, TV, and radio reports.
At protests, police absolutely did not shoot, says head of Tehran police
Hezbollah warns of retaliation against US troops in region
1.75 million prep. students examined as part of 100 Million Health Initiative: ministry
Initiative aims to protect upcoming generations from Hepatitis C
O West sales reached EGP 3.5bn by end of September, construction begins this quarter: Beshara
The contracts for educational zone facilities, social and sports club, retail centres, the medical zone, the hotel area, and many other vital services are being finalised, and these services will be announced during 2020.
Al-Sisi to visit UK, accompanied by business delegation, next week
British companies interested in new partnerships with Egyptian businesses, says Al Mufti
Last round of GERD’s meeting kicked off in Washington
The talks will be attended by representatives from the US administration and the World Bank
Libya’s warring rival leaders meet in Moscow for peace talks
The meeting comes amid Turkish-Russian mediation for reaching reconciliation
12 Saudi military trainees to be expelled from US after Florida naval base shooting: CNN
A source at the US Department of Defense said that a number of these Saudi trainees are accused of possessing child pornography, which the Ministry of Justice and the FBI refused to comment on.
6.8 million citizens vaccinated for schistosomiasis in 2019: MoH
Ministry said that 12.7 million students received vaccination against intestinal parasites
Four missing fishermen found on island near Red Sea’s Shalateen
Fishermen mysteriously disappeared during a fishing trip near Abu Ramada Island last week
Al-Sisi briefed on Ministry of Social Solidarity’s strategy
The minister reviewed a number of future projects as well as those currently implemented
Trump warns Iran against “another massacre” amid popular protests
Iran detains UK ambassador amid new waves of protests
Libya’s conflicting sides accuse each other of breaking truce
LAAF pledged to halt its operations in Tripoli, but GNA accused its rival of breaking ceasefire
Libyan parliament says it would seek Egyptian army support ‘if need be’
Al-Sisi receives European Council President in Cairo to discuss Libyan crisis
US rejects Baghdad’s request to withdraw troops
“I think they’ll agree to pay. Otherwise we’ll stay there,” says Trump
Al-Sisi, Putin discuss situation in Libya, Arab Gulf
The two leaders agreed to continue mutual efforts to reach a political solution in Libya
Shoukry heads to Washington, as Egypt strongly rejects Ethiopia’s statement on GERD
Ethiopian officials claimed that Egypt requested extending the filling period of the dam to 12-21 years