Mustafa Abu Shagour, a technocrat and a leading member of Libya’s oldest opposition movement, was elected on Wednesday as the country’s new prime minister. Abu Shagour, who was holding the position of deputy Prime Minister, was elected by the 200-strong national assembly on Wednesday. He won 96 votes, against 94 votes for his challenger Mahmud […]
Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has indicated that the North African country is seeking cooperation with Japan to localize the automobile industry. Hossam Heiba, Chairman of the authority, discussed with President of Toyota Tsusho a sustainable partnership between the two countries to conquer the African market, leveraging on Japan’s technological, investment and […]
The Egyptian army said it has eliminated 46 militants in the restive Sinai province in several gun battles that also claimed lives of three soldiers. The army in February last year launched an operation in the Sinai province to flash out Islamist state fighters and other militant groups. In a video recording made public Monday, […]
