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Al-Sisi receives Haftar, vows support to LNA’s counterterrorism operations
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, where he asserted Egypt’s support for Libya’s ongoing onslaught in Tripoli. Forces affiliated with Haftar have engaged in violent clashes with militants in the outskirts of Tripoli since last week. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the …
Current president shall be allowed to run for one more 6-year term ending 2030: Parliament
Parliament to hold final voting session on constitutional amendments on Tuesday
New Palestinian government sworn in amid Fatah domination
‘New cabinet has no national, constitutional legitimacy,’ says Hamas
Burhan announces new members of Sudan’s military transitional council
Representatives of protests presented their demands to military commanders
Abdel Aty launches 2nd CWW under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
Water sector top priority for both EU, Egypt, says EU ambassador
Settlement of Egypt-Israel natural gas arbitration getting closer: Israeli Energy Minister
The international arbitration case between Egypt and Israel over natural gas trading could be resolved in the upcoming months, Israel’s Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Sunday. Steinitz told Reuters that a final understanding is already established, and what’s left is the approval of the Israeli electric authority and maybe also of someone on the …
Ministry of Immigration seeks to connect 2nd, 3rd generation of Egyptian expats to their home country: Nabila Makram
The Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram, said that president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi created a positive image of the Egyptian state, regarding religious tolerance, and rights of Copts, explaining that her ministry seeks to connect with the second or third generations of Egyptian expats. Makram’s statements came during Egypt’s international technology innovation …
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Clashes between demonstrators, security forces in Algeria, 108 arrested, 80 injured
Protesters demanding removal of all Bouteflika’s men
Al-Azhar condemns racist chants against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
The leading Sunni institution Al-Azhar has condemned reported racist chants by the British Chelsea fans against Liverpool’s Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah. The institution’s observatory for countering extremism said in a statement on Friday that the “racial excesses are a dangerous indicator, demonstrating that extremist practices do not stop at the level of hatred of Muslims …
Irrigation Ministry, EU hold preparatory meeting for 2nd CWW
CWW will be held in October under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
Al-Azhar professor dismissed over ‘indecency’
Professor asked students to take off trousers in to get full grade
Cairo looks forward to fostering political, economic ties with Abidjan: Al-Sisi
President ended his African tour with visiting Ivory Coast
Police forces foil militant attack in South Sinai’s Ayon Moussa
Two militants killed in action; IS Sinai Province claims attack
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Sudan’s military council head cancels night curfew, releases political detainees
Sudan’s new head of the Sudanese Military Transitional Council Abdul Fattah Al- Burhan announced on Saturday lifting the night curfew and releasing all political detainees arrested under the state of emergency after of the resign of president Omar Al-Bashir. Al-Burhan said in a statement that the transitional period would last for a maximum of two …
Parliament’s legislative committee to decide on final constitutional amendment on Sunday
General voting session on amendments is expected on 16 April
Egypt supports will of Sudanese people after overthrow of Al-Bashir
Egypt supports the Sudanese people’s choices in building the future of their country, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. This came after President Omar Al-Bashir, who has been in power for 30 years, was overthrown by the armed forces following months of protests. “Egypt is following closely and with great concern the …
Police kills 11 militants in Arish
The Egyptian police killed 11 militants in a terrorist hideout in Al-Arish, according to the ministry of interior. This came after the ministry had received information from the National Security Agency on the presence of a number of militants in one of the buildings located in Abouita in Arish, who were preparing to implement a …
Ibn Auf ousts Al-Bashir, ending 30-year old kleptocracy
Furthermore, all ministers have been acquitted, cabinet, and local states’ governments have been resolved. Additionally, he announced a one-month curfew and a three-month state of emergency
Egypt urges against foreign interference in Libya: Egypt’s Parliament Speaker
Egypt’s Parliament Speaker, Ali Abdel Aal, urged on Tuesday against foreign interference in Libya and for reaching a peaceful settlement to rebuild the war-torn country, the official MENA news agency reported. The battle for the Libyan city of Tripoli saw casualties rise to 47 deaths and 181 injuries on Tuesday, according to the World Health …
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Israeli PM Netanyahu wins fifth term in parliamentary election
Final results show right-wing bloc taking 65 seats in Knesset
Family planning services benefited 234,838 women in nine governorates
Health ministry completes 128,542 surgeries in ‘waiting lists’ initiative
US designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’
In return, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council labelled US army as terrorist entity
Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands
Seven Sudanese people killed as sit-in outside military headquarters continue
Security forces used live fires, tear gas against thousands of demonstrators
Israeli voters cast ballots in Knesset’s crucial elections
Around 6.3 million are eligible to vote in electoral race
Four policemen, three civilians killed in suicide bombing in North Sinai
Deceased suicide bomber was 15 years old; another soldier was killed while dismantling bomb in Rafah
Egypt, US ties have never been better: Trump
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, Palestinian cause with Pompeo, Kushner
Total of 2,200 people displaced in Libya as clashes mount
‘US is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli,’ says Pompeo
Al-Sisi, Trump to discuss top regional issues on Tuesday
It’s Egyptian leader’s second visit to Washington since assuming power in 2014
Soldier dies in clashes between army, security forces in Khartoum
Security forces attempted to forcibly evacuate demonstrators, army protected them