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Latest in Politics
Kenya calls for joint EU-Africa COVID-19 response mechanism
Kenya president endorsed the proposal to include the setting up of the EMA Foundation as an agenda during the next AU-EU summit scheduled for October
Video: All Eyes on Sirte, as battle over ‘red line’ city looms
Sirte lies on the Mediterranean coast roughly half-way between Tripoli in the west and Benghazi in the east
Hyksos campaigns were internal takeover, not foreign invaders: study
Chemical analysis reveals Egypt was, for centuries, a multi-cultural hub
Egypt calls on UNSC to address oil spill risks off Yemen coast
Catastrophic environmental, economic impacts expected if tanker explodes
Egypt’s efforts in Libya to activate free will of Libyan people: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi met on Thursday with representatives from Libyan tribes
COVID-19 will soon turn to seasonal like swine flu: Presidential Health Advisor
Argument that ferocity of viruses is weakening is scientific and common to all viruses, says Tag El-Din
Egypt requests urgent clarification on Ethiopian dam filling reports
Request is in response to conflicting statements from Ethiopia’s Minister of Water regarding start of filling
‘Egypt’s Support’ coalition convenes to discuss its Senate election list
Coalition members to discuss number of seats to be allocated for each party
Putin, Merkel discuss Ukraine, Iran, Libya
Merkel gave a negative assessment to the recent statements by Ukraine officials about the need to revise the Minsk agreements
Arab League rejects ‘illegal Turkish intervention’ in Libya, as battle for Sirte gears up
In an interview with the state-owned Middle East News Agency (MENA), he added that the Cairo Declaration has outlined a road map for settling the Libyan crisis. It has set steps and mechanisms for dealing with the Libyan situation at the military, security, political, and economic levels.
Ethiopia provides conflicting statements on GERD filling
Egypt requests an urgent official clarification from Ethiopia regarding the validity of filling the filling the Nile dam reservoir
Flouting international guidance, Ethiopia unilaterally starts filling its Nile dam
Egypt requests an urgent official clarification from Ethiopia regarding the validity of filling the filling the Nile dam reservoir
Video | Nile Dam Dispute: Myths and Facts Over GERD
Nile Dam row: Daily News Egypt debunks unreliable information circulating on media about Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Egypt explores using modern irrigation methods in 175,000 feddan land
Irrigation and Agriculture Ministries to coordinate in implementing project
Greek PM calls for “comprehensive European response” to Turkey’s recent moves
Greek PM described Turkey’s moves as “provocations” directed at Europe as ” from a country that was formally recognized as a candidate for EU membership.”
Court upholds life imprisonment for Muslim Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide
The case dates back to 2013, when the defendants broke into a police station, seized weapons and killed two policemen in the Upper Egypt governorate of Minya, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported. They also set fire to police cars and documents, alongside helping 31 Islamists break free from prison.
Egypt should remain cautious despite lower COVID-19 daily count: Health Ministry
Ministry of Health reports 929 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 83,930
Libyan Parliament says Egypt has right to protect national security of both nations
Turkey’s comments on likely military operation in Libya’s Sirte ‘very dangerous escalation,’ says Shoukry
Update: 17 people injured in massive fire at mazut pipeline on Cairo-Ismailia road
Primary investigations say as many as 30 cars and vehicle showroom have been charred in the huge fire
Court upholds Habib El-Adly’s EGP 500 fine for public funds embezzlement
Retrial in May acquitted El-Adly and top eight former police officials from charges
Egypt prioritises health, infrastructure service development: Prime Minister
Madbouly expresses appreciation of medical personnel combating COVID-19
Egypt hopes not to be obliged to re-refer GERD issue to UNSC: Shoukry
African mini-summit to be held for final discussions on disputed Nile dam
Nine killed as fierce clashes continue on Azerbaijan-Armenia border
Seven Azerbaijani servicemen, including two high-ranking officers were killed in Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes
Egypt Armed Forces has right to deter Turkish invasion: Libyan Parliament
The parliament added that it welcomes comments made by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in late June in the presence of Libyan tribal representatives, in which he said Egypt is ready to intervene in the war-torn country “if the Libyan people asked us”.
South Korea appoints new ambassador to Cairo
According to a press statement released by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cairo, the new Ambassador landed in Egypt on 3 July, upon the reopening of Cairo International Airport.
Militants’ attack on mosque kills 4 worshippers in N. Afghanistan
Two attackers including Qari Naqib, a member of Taliban spy agency in N. Afghanistan restive province, were killed
UN chief says more people could slip into hunger as result of COVID-19
Almost 690 million people suffered from hunger in 2019, up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in five years
131 COVID-19 fatalities among Egypt’s doctors so far
On Monday, Egypt reported 931 new coronavirus cases and 77 fatalities
AU-sponsored Nile dam talks end fruitless
Concerned parties to present separate final reports on GERD negotiations to AU chair on Tuesday
Cairo Court of Appeal upholds inheritance equality verdict between Christians
The case was brought by Magda Youssef Bendari, who filed Suit No 1478 of 2019 against her four siblings who were calling for the invalidity of Article No 1797 of 2015. The Article stipulates that Islamic inheritance laws should be applied to cases involving members of the Christian community.