EGYPT has strongly opposed any suggestion that it should take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip. The country has reiterated its commitment to finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rejecting any alternative that does not align with its long-standing stance on the issue. The …
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THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that Nigeria and Egypt have agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties and bolster comprehensive partnership between them. The agreement seeks to promote mutual integration in tackling continental challenges and waive visas for diplomats. The ministry made this known in a statement in …
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EGYPT has ordered the deportation of three Syrians who were detained after they took part in street celebrations in Cairo following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, a rights group said on Sunday. According to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (Eipr), Egyptian security forces on 8 …
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EGYPT is home to Africa’s largest solar farm, the Benban Solar Park, located in the vast expanse of the Aswan desert. Covering 37 square kilometres, this monumental project is a key player in Egypt’s push towards a sustainable energy future. Completed in 2019, the solar complex cost $3.66bn to construct …
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Egypt has announced its intention to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, aiming to bring the Games to Africa for the first time. The head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf, revealed this plan on Sunday, highlighting Egypt’s expanding infrastructure and sports …
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THE incumbent President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, clinched a decisive victory on Monday, securing a renewed six-year term with an impressive 89.6% of the votes, as announced by the election authority. The voter turnout reached an unprecedented 66.8%, with over 39 million individuals casting their ballots for Sisi, a …
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The Egyptian Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 20 people were killed and six injured when a minibus fell into a canal in northern Egypt’s Nile Delta region on Saturday. It was gathered that the bus was carrying some 35 people when it derailed on a highway on Saturday …
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Canadian health authorities have restricted travel to 10 countries to prevent the spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus. Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi have been added to the list as of today. The Canadian government announced this afternoon that several more countries have been added to the list …
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Egyptian security officials have raided the offices of the country’s last major independent news outlet, which has been described as the last bastion of press freedom in Egypt. “Plainclothes security forces have raided Mada Masr’s office in Cairo,” the website tweete. “Staff are currently being held inside, and their phones have been …
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The three-time African champions have landed in the city of Ismailia to commence the second phase of their training Nigeria have arrived in Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations and their pre-tournament preparations. Pictures of our arrival in Egypt.The second phase of our #TotalAFCON2019 camping/training begins in Ismailia this evening. #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/5qZSWMlu8w — …
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