Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Over 43,000 Ethiopians flee Tigray clashes into Sudan: UNHCR
Since Nov. 4, Ethiopian government has been undertaking military operations against the TPLF, which rules over Ethiopia’s northernmost Tigray regional state
Egypt’s Al-Sisi to visit South Sudan on Saturday
Al-Sisi, Kiir will discuss bilateral issues and exchange views on regional stability as well as deepening South Sudan and Egypt diplomatic ties
Iran says top nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran
Eyewitnesses said a blast occurred when the scientist’s vehicle was traveling on a street, then a shooting took place where several people were killed.
Unidentified gunmen kill security officer in Yemen’s Aden
Elsewhere in Aden, a Southern Transitional Council (STC) military leader survived an attempted assassination when an explosion targeted his convoy
Ethiopian refugee influx to Sudan raises humanitarian catastrophe fears
Refugees have a very large impact on eastern Sudan’s areas given the tense situation in the Sudanese state of Kassala, bordering Ethiopian Tigray region
Sudan says national interest sole reference for Ethiopia’s Nile dam talks
Sudanese negotiators believe that GERD talks should go beyond the level of irrigation ministers and be referred to the AU and leaders of the three countries
UNEP says Africa needs green stimulus to hasten recovery
Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, UNEP regional director for Africa said that ravaging climate change and loss of biodiversity calls for urgent action
Imperial footprints in Egypt’s Geography: The case of John Ball
Alawiyya dynasty (1805-1882) geography modernisation project relied on many adventurers and half-qualified personnel from France and Italy.
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of Tigray offensive: Prime Minister
Human rights groups raise concerns for civilians caught up in military operations
President Al-Sisi, Iraqi Defence Minister discuss military cooperation
The meeting took place in attendance of Egyptian Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki.
WHO urges African states to strengthen readiness for COVID-19 vaccine
All the 47 countries in the WHO African region have received its Vaccine Readiness Assessment Tool that is intended for use by ministries of health.
Merkel confirms extension of partial COVID-19 lockdown in Germany
With Germany’s current lockdown measures, the “dramatic exponential growth” of new COVID-19 infections had been stopped
Egypt condemns attack on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shaqiq port
Saudi Arabian-led Arab Coalition in Yemen destroyed a booby-trapped boat to thwart a terrorist attack, resulting in damages to a Greek oil tanker.
Russia test-launches Tsirkon hypersonic missile
The frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile, hitting a naval target 450 km away in the Barents Sea
Namibia loses 23 rhinos and 2 elephants to poaching since January
Namibia recorded 57 poaching cases in 2019, which comprised 46 rhinos and 13 elephants.
Japan reports 2,502 new COVID-19 cases, 140,288 in total
In Tokyo, the epicenter of Japan’s outbreak, 481 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, with the capital’s cumulative total reaching 39,079
Sudan former PM Sadiq Al-Mahdi dies
Al-Mahdi, aged 84, was flown to the United Arab Emirates to receive treatment after he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month,
Egypt’s canals ready for rainy season: Water Resources Minister
Minister Abdel Aaty stresses need for preventing violations affecting canals
Cairo, Alexandria, Gharbeya, Luxor see high COVID-19 infections: Health Minister
Egypt is among “100 safe destinations” around the world, says Hala Zayed
Opinion| Trump, Biden, and COVID-19
And yet, the company, itself, announced several weeks ago, in an explicit challenge to outgoing US President Donald Trump, that it would not produce any vaccine against the virus before the middle of 2021.
Ethiopia Prime Minister rejects international ‘intervention’ in Tigray crisis
Country’s authorities say they have killed over 10,000 fighters from Tigray forces over past three weeks
Heavy rainfall hits Egypt, unstable weather expected until Friday
Rains flooded streets and disturbed traffic in several governorates
Al-Sisi praises Egyptian army for imposing strategic Middle East balance
President directs for Armed Forces to maintain highest levels of combat readiness
President Al-Sisi warns of increasing COVID-19 infections in Egypt
Country will provide newly developed vaccine against coronavirus to all citizens, says Egyptian President
Increasing attacks in Afghanistan aims to harm peace process: Pakistan
17 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured in the twin blasts on Tuesday at a market place in Bamiyan, a relatively peaceful area in Afghanistan
Changing image of Upper Egypt’s women is my top priority: Youngest female MP
Becoming MP was coincidental, as I reached eligible age for candidacy only 10 days before closing door for nomination, says Fatmah Selim
COVID-19 helps health systems build resilience to face future challenges: Zayed
Egypt’s Health Minister addresses impacts of global health crisis during international meeting
Al-Sisi reviews status of plasma derivatives manufacturing project
During the meeting, the President directed for the project’s speedy implementation, which represents a huge addition to a series of national projects aimed at providing citizens with an advanced health system. It also aims to localise the technology for manufacturing and assembling plasma in Egypt.
Egyptian Actor Mohamed Ramadan suspended over photos with Israelis
Ramadan’s suspension will remain in effect pending an investigation into the incident. The images have sparked outrage across Egypt.
Egypt condemns Houthi attack on Saudi petroleum products station
Saudi Aramco’s supply of fuel was unaffected by terrorist attack, say officials