MENA

Wakil's remarks came on Wednesday during a Russian-African forum.

Stiegler's Gorge dam will be constructed by the Egyptian Arab Contractors Company at a total cost of $2.9 billion.

The reports revealed that 26 companies constitute 90 percent of the total losses, Tawfiq said, adding that 25 companies will be developed while the National Cement Company will be shut down.

The Arab Parliament urged on Wednesday the French authorities to exercise self-restraint in dealing with yellow-vest protesters and abstain from the use of excessive force

The agency said Egypt has already implemented significant fiscal reforms in recent years.

The minister convened with the leaderships of companies in charge of implementing the project which was opened by President Abdel Fattah al Sisi last January.

Prosecutors said the shooter has been identified but remains at large after authorities went to his house and failed to find him.

Sobhy has unveiled initiatives to activate sports cooperation with African countries.