Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday announced a massive reforestation plan, planting 25 million trees in Africa’s most populous nation. Buhari who was speaking at the UN Climate Summit in New York, explained that the objective of this reforestation is to increase the carbon sink in the country. This initiative will also respond to the […]
Egyptian veteran diplomat, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, was elected Thursday as the next Secretary General of the Arab League. Ahmed Aboul Gheit was the only contender for the post and was highly expected to win votes of the 22 members of the organization. Egypt traditionally nominates the League’s chief. Even though the election was a vote […]
After President Obama gave warning signals to Egypt during his speech at the UN General Assembly about its “inconsistent with inclusive democracy,” he has decided to take actions. The US has reduced its military aid to the country and linked its continuity to “Egypt’s progress in pursuing a more democratic path.” Cairo has not officially […]
