UNITED NATIONS

Libya: Obama Resolved to Confront IS in Libya

US President Barack Obama Thursday expressed his determination to tackle IS in Libya following Pentagon’s announcement of possible military action against the terrorist group in former Libyan ruler Gaddafi’s country. President Obama convened his National Security Council to discuss with his security aids the Libyan issue which is taking a serious turn following recent gains […]

Moroccan Najia El Abbadi to head World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Moroccan professor Najia El Abbadi has been elected president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WEFNS) for the period 2021-2023. El Abbadi was elected in the second round for the presidency of the WEFNS, which took place earlier this week, after she received 127 votes (50.4%). “The 2nd round of the WFNS elections was […]

Egypt: President Sisi warns Egyptians “tough or harsh” austerity policies are ahead

Speaking at a youth forum on leadership, President Sisi informed Egyptians that the government will be introducing austerity measures when it finalizes a $12billion three-year loan agreement, probably before the end of the month, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). For the president, “the problem is whether the public opinion is prepared to accept the […]