Latest in Politics Highlight
Latest in Politics
Shoukry, Bin Farhan discuss Egyptian-Saudi ties, regional updates in Riyadh
Developments of the Palestinian Cause and situations in Yemen, Syria, and Libya, are at the forefront of the committee’s discussions.
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi to visit France soon for talks on regional issues
Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean, Libyan crisis, counterterrorism are among issues expected to be discussed
Eritrean refugees in Tigray need urgent humanitarian assistance: UNHCR
UNHCR says camps will have now run out of food supplies — making hunger a real danger, a warning that have been issued since Tigray conflict began
Shoukry asserts Egypt’s support for Bahrain, GCC stability
Bahrain backs Egyptian national security requirements, says Bahrain’s Al-Zayani
Ethiopia’s internal conflict heralds civil war threatening regional stability
After Ethiopia disavowal of binding international agreements regarding the Nile Basin, Ethiopian Prime Minister is leading a fierce war on Tigray region
39 kidnapped victims rescued in north Nigeria state of Kaduna
The kidnapped victims were rescued hours later by Nigerian troops during a gun duel with the gunmen along the busy Abuja-Kaduna expressway
550 people flee from Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia’s East Java
Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation recommended residents not to carry out any activities within a radius of 1 km from Semeru volcano
Newly reconstituted Egypt Senate bylaws approved, submitted to president for ratification
Debate arose during discussions over ‘Islamic Sharia’ in Article 46 of bylaws
Peace process at forefront of Egypt-Palestine presidential summit in Cairo
Two leaders agreed to maintain intensive bilateral coordination on numerous matters
Parliament approves amendments to law establishing medical emergency fund
House of Representatives gives Prime Minister authority to change fund’s headquarters from Cairo
Italy’s Regeni murder investigation closed, perpetrators remain unknown
The exact identity of the perpetrator of the Italian graduate student Regeni death remains unknown. The case was referred to an Italian court
Egypt, Jordan leaders discuss issues of regional, international importance
Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas set to meet with Egyptian President Al-Sisi in Cairo on Monday
Egypt participates in ministerial meeting of EU and Southern Neighbourhood
In his speech, Abdel-Aty pointed to the meeting’s great importance, which takes place at a time when Mediterranean region countries are looking to reformulate their cooperation relations into a real partnership.
Analysis: What if Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri really died?
Leader’s death will have serious implications for Al-Qaeda, as he was bridge leader after bin Laden and allowed entity to remain cohesive, says senior research fellow at The Soufan Center
Afghan airstrikes kill 3 Taliban fighters, foil design to attack checkpoints
Taliban militants were gathered in Salar area of Sayed Abad district on Sunday night to storm security checkpoints, airstrikes targeted them pre-emptively
Top Islamic authority Al Azhar condemns Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
At least 70 people working in rice farms were killed by militants
Egypt’s Shoukry, EBRD discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Egypt achieves highest growth rate among 39 of EBRD’s countries of operations
Al-Sisi, Abbas to discuss Palestinian Cause, regional issues in Cairo
Palestinian Ambassador in Cairo praises Egypt’s position in support of Palestinian people and their fair cause
TPLF attacks Asmara for 3rd time, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed claims victory in Mekelle
Federal police will continue working to arrest TPLF members, says Ethiopian Prime Minister
Egypt rejects linking terrorism with Islam during OIC meeting
The delegation attended the council meeting on 27-28 November in Niger’s capital, Niamey, under the title “United against Terrorism for Peace and Development”. Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Ambassador Hamdi Sanad Loza participated in the session.
Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas commences regional tour to Jordan, Egypt
Palestinian Ambassador to Cairo Diab Al-Louh said that Abbas’s visit comes “in the framework of joint coordination between the Palestinian and Egyptian leaderships to face political challenges.”
Ethiopian military says forces will take Tigray’s capital within days
‘Loud noise, possibly an explosion was heard in Asmara,’ says US Embassy in neighbouring Eritrea
Egypt calls for greater cooperation between Mediterranean Union members
During a virtual meeting of the UfM’s Fifth Regional Forum, the member states celebrated the silver jubilee of the launch of the Barcelona Process, or Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, in 1995. This laid the foundations of the Union for the Mediterranean, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic tour in Africa
The high-level delegation came as part of efforts to strengthen Egyptian-African relations, and following up on developments in the region. The ambassadors travelled to several countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Kenya.
Egypt, South Sudan leaders discuss bilateral cooperation, GERD dispute
South Sudan is Egypt’s water future, says water resources expert
Medical, educational assistance at forefront of Egypt-South Sudan cooperation
Egypt sent 3 tonnes of medical aid to South Sudan on Wednesday
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