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Egypt demands fair representation of North Africa in AU Peace and Security Council

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 - 01:36 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a press statement indicating that Minister Shokry delivered a speech on behalf of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Libyan civil war: fighter pilot released in prisoner swap deal between national army, militias

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 03:32 GMT

After his arrival to Benghazi, the pilot was promoted to lieutenant general from major general by Field Marshal Haftar.

UNGA endorses Egypt's reelection as member of Peacebuilding Commission for 2023, 2024

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 01:49 GMT

Egypt's Envoy at the United Nations Osama Abdel Khaleq stated that the reelection is the outcome of the voting of the African group in New York.

Egypt welcomes peace agreement between Ethiopia's federal government, Tigray

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 01:58 GMT

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed Thursday the agreement signed between the federal government of Ethiopia, and the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) to end hostilities.

32 dead, 159 injured in clashes between armed groups in Libyan capital

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 01:30 GMT

The Libyan Ministry of Health announced Sunday that the number of casualties caused by the clashes that broke out Saturday between armed groups in the capital, Tripoli, amounts to 32 deaths and 159 injuries.

American study: Drought led to the collapse of the ancient Mayan civilization

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 12:00 GMT

This drought led to civil strife, which in turn led to political collapse, according to the researchers.

Libya's Tripoli divided into sections, each controlled by precise militia: Egyptian security expert

Wed, 18 May 2022 - 01:56 GMT

Okasha explained that such reality incurred the use of arms against Fathi Bashagha.

Egypt expresses concern about developments in Libyan capital amid power handover attempt

Tue, 17 May 2022 - 10:43 GMT

The ministry urged all Libyan parties to practice self-restraint, and abstain from taking any steps that would foment violence.

Libyan parliament selects Fathi Bashagha as new prime minister

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 03:36 GMT

Bashagha was minister of interior at the Government of National Accord (GNA) that left power in January 2021.

'Egypt supports whatever fulfills the high interest of Libya': Sisi to head of Libyan Presidential Council

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 02:52 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Tuesday in Cairo Head of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfy.

Ethiopia's Tigray forces may capture Debre Berhan city in few hours

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - 08:46 GMT

The city lies 130 kilometers away from the capital, Addis Ababa, which is the target of nine armed rebel groups.

Ongoing conflict in Ethiopia to put Africa in peril: AU

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 09:00 GMT

AU Chair and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi condemned in a message the use of force in that conflict.

United Nations allocate $25M to 'support lifesaving assistance' in Ethiopia's besieged Tigray

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 01:23 GMT

The funds will be directed to Tigray region, where armed conflict is ongoing.

'Libyan elections wouldn't be held, if it weren't for red line set by Egypt': presidency spox

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 04:42 GMT

President Sisi had headed to France earlier Thursday to take part in the conference scheduled for Friday on Libya.

Ethiopian authorities detain 72 Tigrayan drivers working with United Nations

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 - 09:52 GMT

Reuters acquired an "internal U.N. email" indicating that 72 Tigrayan drivers working with the United Nations have been detained by Ethiopian authorities.

Chance for political solution to Ethiopian crisis is low: AU high representative for Horn of Africa

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 10:54 GMT

A motion was submitted to the United Nations Security Council.

Ethiopian federal government launches airstrikes against Tigray forces

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 08:52 GMT

Airstrikes were launched Monday against the sites occupied by Tigray forces between Wollo province located in Oromia state, and Afar state.

Tigray forces lie 270 kilometers away from Ethiopian capital

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 - 09:01 GMT

It is noted that a number of countries are withdrawing their staff in the country as a result.

Canada withdraws families of embassy staff, non-essential employees from Ethiopia due to armed conflict

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 - 08:26 GMT

Tigray forces had captured two towns and have been advancing toward the capital so as now they lie 270 kilometers away from Addis Ababa.

Egypt proposes 4 measures to ensure Libyan elections are held in December

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 - 03:47 GMT

That was during the participation of the minister of foreign affairs in the international conference Libya held Thursday to support stability on its territories.

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