Al-Sisi and Trump agree on immediate de-escalation in Libya
The Egyptian president’s office and the White House has said that there is a consensus between US President Donald Trump and Egyptian General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on immediate de-escalation in Libya and to “establish a ceasefire in Libya” as a…
2 soldiers killed and 4 wounded in an attack on the Egyptian army in Sinai
The Egyptian Army announced, on Tuesday, the death of two soldiers and 18 armed men, after an armed attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai (northeast of the country). Army Spokesman Colonel Tamer Al-Rifai, said: “The forces succeeded in…
Coronavirus spreads in Egypt’s prisons
A message leaked from Egyptian prisons reveals an outbreak of coronavirus among political detainees, in the light of the deterioration of healthcare and the overcrowded cells. These messages expose the prison’s lack of the most basic necessities of life, and…
Egypt’s senate candidates: Appointment under the cover of elections
Egyptian national newspapers have published the names of 762 candidates running for the elections for the senate, the second chamber of parliament, which was created after constitutional amendments last year. These candidates are competing for only 200 seats, 100 of…
Al-Sisi stops building in old cities to save his losing projects
Acting upon instructions from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Egyptian Minister of Local Development issued a decree that freezes construction operations in four of the largest and most important governorates in Egypt, which are Cairo, al-Qalyubia, Giza, and Alexandria. This…
Egypt’s House of Representatives authorises military intervention in Libya
The Egyptian House of Representatives agreed on Monday to send soldiers of the Egyptian armed forces on combat missions outside the country’s borders (Libya). The approval came “unanimously by the parliament members present” in the secret session attended by 510…
Ethiopia announces completion of the first stage of filling the Renaissance Dam reservoir
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, announced on Tuesday that the rain contributed to the completion of the first stage of filling the Renaissance Dam reservoir. This came during the mini-summit organised by the African Union, which brought him together…
HRW warns of ‘suspected COVID-19 outbreaks’ in Egypt’s prisons
On Monday, Human Rights Watch warned of the possible spread of coronavirus in prisons and police stations in Egypt. The International Organisation for Human Rights (located in New York) said in a report: “Several prisons and police stations in Egypt…
For the 13th time, Egypt’s parliament approves state of emergency extension
The Egyptian House of Representatives has agreed, once again, to extend the state of emergency throughout the country for a period of three months. The parliament announced its approval during a plenary session on Monday after a decision by General…
Suspected coronavirus infections in Egypt’s prisons rise to 225
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) human rights organisation has announced that the number of detainees suspected of being infected with coronavirus has risen to 225. These statistics come in the absence of any official statistics on the numbers of people…
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