Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Al-Sisi, Macron discuss regional issues, spat over cartoons depicting Prophet
President Al-Sisi stressed need for complete differentiation between Islam, terrorist acts committed
Egypt’s Defence Minister visits Portugal to discuss military cooperation
Visit comes in response to invitation extended by Portuguese Defence Minister Joa Gomez Cravenhoa
France at knifepoint as IS, Al-Qaeda incite new terrorist wave
Current wave of Islamist terrorism in France is reminiscent of recent attacks when IS had caliphate in Syria and Iraq, says professor Max Abrahms
Two killed, five others injured in Canada stabbing attack
According to reports, the suspect, who has been identified as a man in his mid-20s, was armed with a long blade. He went on a stabbing spree near the regional parliament building in the city, which is located in the predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec in eastern Canada.
France arrests 2 more suspects over church attack
An assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in Nice on Thursday. It is France’s second deadly knife attack in two weeks with a suspected Islamist motive.
Madbouly addresses parliament on extended emergency measures
First stage of parliamentary elections witnesses 28.6% voter turnout
Egypt affirms keenness to interact effectively with peace, security challenges in Africa
Egypt concludes its presidency of African Union’s Peace and Security Council
Egypt, Iraq Prime Ministers meet to address bilateral cooperation
Madbouly and Al-Kadhimi presided over Egyptian-Iraqi Joint Higher Committee meeting in Baghdad
JZMK Partners awarded design contract for Cleopatra Real Estate’s Smeralda
Egyptian company will open 350-room hotel, based on Italian design, in summer 2021
Libyan Joint Military Commission commences 5th round in Libya
Participants will initiate discussions on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, among other topics, says UNSMIL
Egypt’s army Chief of Staff heads to Khartoum to discuss military cooperation
Farid holds several meetings with Sudanese military and security officials
Orthodox priest seriously wounded in Lyon shooting attack
The priest is reportedly a Greek national, Sky News reported. The victim has sustained serious “life-threatening injuries”, according to Reuters. The suspect fired on the priest twice while the latter was closing the church, Reuters added.
Egypt extends sincere condolences to Turkey, Greece after destructive earthquake
Powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake kills at least 26 people, leaves hundreds injured in Turkey and Greece
Sudan signs agreement with US to restore sovereign immunity
Agreement is part of US pledge to remove Sudan from list of states sponsoring terrorism
Ethiopians stranded in Saudi Arabia due to COVID-19 find themselves abandoned
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that 2,000 Ethiopians remain stranded on Yemeni side of borders, without food, water or healthcare
Egypt should have 125 higher-educational institutions by 2030: Al-Sisi
During King Salman University opening, Al-Sisi says Egypt now has 72 universities, although it requires 100 commensurate with current population of 100 million
Video| Egypt’s President Al-Sisi weighs in on freedom of expression, Islamic extremism
Al-Sisi said that the 1.5 billion Muslims across the globe should not be held hostage by the actions of some extremists
Egypt, Russia discuss resumption of charter flights to Red Sea resorts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meets Russian Minister of Industry and Commerce Denis Manturov in Moscow
Egypt strongly condemns terrorist attack in France’s Nice
Al Azhar also denounced attack which left three people killed, several others wounded
Irrigation Ministry prepares for 4th Cairo Water Week in October 2021
Conference’s theme will be “Water, Population, and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities”
Egypt’s FM tackles strengthening political and economic relations in Russia
Shoukry and Patrushev discuss issues of mutual interest. The Egyptian FM also met his Russian counterpart to discuss MENA developments
Meteorological Authority expects 3 days of weather instability
Authority predicts slight rain on Friday over some parts of Egypt
Al-Sisi calls for tolerance, respect of others’ beliefs after Charlie Hebdo incident
Egyptian President also discusses renewal of religious discourse during celebration of Prophet Mohammad’s birth anniversary
Egypt’s Foreign Minister to meet Russian officials for regional, bilateral talks
Shoukry to hold meetings with senior Russian officials as Lavrov placed into isolation after coming into contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases
African Peace and Security Council condemns transfers of foreign fighters to continent
The Council also said that decisive measures should be taken against countries that support terrorism and are involved in the transfer of foreign terrorist fighters to Africa, motivated by ideology and financial gains.
Egyptian-African standing committee convenes to follow up on relations
Meeting was chaired by Deputy FM for African Affairs Hamdi Loza and followed up on current and proposed Egyptian projects in several African countries
Defence Minister reviews security efforts against terrorism in Sinai
The ministerial review took place to monitor the command’s security procedures to eliminate terrorism and achieve security in the Sinai Peninsula.
GERD parties agree to new week of talks on disputed points
No date set for start of expected week of negotiations
Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan assert commitment to reaching GERD agreement
Pair emphasise significance of water issue for both countries as matter of national security
Muslim Council of Elders considers lawsuit against Charlie Hebdo over caricature
Al Azhar’s Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb chairs virtual meeting of council on issue