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Cabinet vows to challenge Red Sea islands verdict
The government repeated the argument of the State Lawsuit Authority, saying that the administrative court is not authorised to look into the case
Helwan deputy head of student union reportedly resigns amid university threats
Helwan SU turned down a previous invitation for a presidential event, criticised his policies towards students
Confusion, caution marks official reaction to court’s quashing of demarcation deal
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Abu Zaid also told Daily News Egypt that the decision is being looked into by the judiciary. “The government respects the opinion of the court,” Abu Zaid added.
Parliament to amend provision on appointing university deans and heads
The amendment will be temporary until current vacant positions are filled
Parliament continues discussion on Civil Service Law
Committee hopes to present law to parliament in the ‘near future’
Morsi sentenced to life in ‘Qatar espionage’ case
Sentence comes one day after the former president was supposed to complete his first term as president
Rights groups band together to defend freedom of expression
The Voices Behind Bars campaign aims to bring justice to the wrongfully detained
Parliament approves new CAO head following Geneina’s expulsion
The new head of the Central Auditing Organisation, Hisham Badawy, previously worked as a prosecutor at the supreme state security prosecution
Heads of university student unions turn down invitations to Al-Sisi’s iftar event
The president gave a speech during the iftar celebration, discussing his achievements over the past two years and further aspirations for the country
Al-Sisi’s promises: 2 years of execution and oblivion
In his presidential campaign, Al-Sisi made several promises such as mega projects in various fields to further development in Egypt
Missed opportunities on the road to development
Striving to change has been the hallmark of Al-Sisi’s presidency over the past two years, yet a lot of potential remains untapped
Al-Sisi wants ‘deeper’ cooperation with France
The president met on Monday with Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi, who briefed him on receiving the Mistral-class warship
National Defence Council discusses Armed Forces’ 2016/17 budget
Al-Sisi headed the meeting in which an array of topics was discussed including terrorism in Sinai
Egypt supports unity, sovereignty of Iraq over all territories: Al-Sisi
The president and Iraqi FM reviewed counter-terrorism efforts and the fight against IS
After two years as president, what did Al-Sisi choose to reveal?
‘Forces of evil’ aim to destroy the Egyptian state, says president during Friday interview
Self-censored topics in Al-Sisi interview
However, some issues were not touched upon by the president despite being widely discussed in the public sphere.
The peace process has not faced such ignorance and neglect since Oslo: Shoukry
The 2002 Arab initiative ‘still has all elements for a comprehensive settlement’, says Saudi foreign minister
State security prosecution continues investigating former top auditor Geneina
Geneina has repeatedly stated that the aforementioned statements referred to a study conducted by the CAO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning.
Al-Sisi instructs perpetrators of sectarian strife in Minya to be held accountable
300 people looted and torched at least seven homes belonging to Coptic families
Al-Sisi accredits 10 new ambassadors to Egypt
At Itihadiya Palace, Al-Sisi welcomed the new ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Malta, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Namibia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Indonesia, and South Africa
Appeal against his dismissal submitted, Geneina requests to join Lawyers Syndicate
Al-Sisi issued a decree in July 2015 that gave him the power to dismiss, replace, and appoint heads of regulatory bodies, despite the Constitution guaranteeing their independence from the state’s executive branch
First session for lawsuit contesting islands agreement on Tuesday
There are calls for citizens to attend the session to support the case
‘Street Children’ band member’s release upheld by court, others remain in detention
The band members were questioned over a video that mocked the Red Sea islands transfer deal with Saudi Arabia, according to the band’s lawyer
Workers coalition to ‘mourn’ on Labour Day
A protest will take place on Sunday decrying state legislation against workers
NCHR condemns security clampdown on Monday’s protests
It contradicts with Al-Sisi’s affirmations on civil democratic state, says the semi-official body
Al-Sisi inaugurates new Ministry of Interior headquarters
The ministry was transferred from downtown after six years of being at the center of political turbulence
Al-Sisi calls for Iraqi sects’ unification to achieve national accord
During a phone call between Al-Sisi and the Iraqi PM, the sides agreeded on the importance of maintaining Arab state institutions
Al-Sisi receives Prince Turki bin Abdullah
Saudi prince promises Egypt investments in Al-Azhar institution
Kerry to arrive in Egypt for brief visit on Wednesday
US secretary of state John Kerry will arrive in Egypt on Wednesday in a brief visit to the region during which he will also visit Saudi Arabia
Rights groups urge Hollande to discuss human rights in Egypt with Al-Sisi
The recommendations came during a meeting with advisors to the French President, who is expected to visit Egypt Sunday