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Sudan’s President Omar al Bashir steps down

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down after nearly four months of protests against his rule and consultations are under way to set up a transitional council to run the country. According to international media reports, the 75-year old former president, who ruled the country for 30 years with an iron fist, is under house […]

Egypt Air to be restructured after almost $1bn loss

State-owned aviation company, Egypt Air Holding, will be undergoing a radical restructuring after it lost almost one billion dollar within 4 years. Sabre Airline Solutions, an airline advisory firm in Texas, has been contracted to help the company get back to its heydays. The plan is expected to last for five and half years. Egypt […]

Egypt: Minister of Supply Steps Down amid Wheat Corruption Scandal

Egypt’s Minister of Supply in charge of the governmental food subsidy program has resigned amid growing public outrage over a wheat corruption scandal, triggered by false wheat procurement figures. Khaled Hanafi could not withstand public discontent over state funds embezzlement cases reported in his department. “Experience has proven that being in a position of authority […]