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Egypt: Sisi hails transition to democratic rule, critics denounce freedoms restrictions

In his first address to the Egyptian parliament Saturday, President Abdel Fattah Sisi hailed the projects achieved by his government and affirmed that the transition to democratic rule was completed, acknowledging however that terrorism continues to be a challenge. “From this place, under parliament’s dome, the Egyptian people declare to the entire world that they […]

Kenya: Victims of 1998 bomb attack on US embassy renew demand for compensation

Kenyan survivors and victims of the 1998 bomb attack on the US embassy in Nairobi renewed calls for compensation from the US government on Monday (7 August) as the East African nation marked the 25th anniversary years since its deadliest terror attack. In mid-morning on 7 August 1998, a car bomb exploded in the rear […]

Moroccan Sara Kaddouri continues awards collection with Cairo Film Society

Moroccan sound designer Sara Kaddouri Saturday received the Cairo Film Society Award for her contribution to “Poisonous Roses” movie, a distinction adding on to many she already collected. The Saturday recognition shed a spotlight on the 28-year old woman’s role in Fawzi Saleh’s movie. “I am grateful to all people who believed in me,” Sara […]