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Putin Supports al-Sisi’s Candidature for Egypt’s President

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supported Egypt’s Field Marshall Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in his bid for presidency. Mr Sisi visited Moscow in order to discuss an arms deal while Mr Putin used the occasion to mention that he was “aware” of Sisi’s presidency bid. Cairo has not delivered an official statement on the issue. […]

Tunisia’s Kais Said busy silencing rivals ahead of presidential elections

Tunisian autocrat Kais Saied is intensifying crackdown to silence potential rivals as he seeks re-election in the presidential elections due in October. The president has ordered a campaign against critical voices in the media and civil society, drawing criticism from rights watchdogs. The most recent measures against political opponents included the arrest of Lotfi Mraihi, […]

Etihad Airways to resume flights to Rabat on June 23 as Kingdom joins green list

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will resume flying to capital Rabat as of June 23 as the UAE officials have added Morocco to the green list from where incoming passengers do not need to quarantine upon arrival, Gulf Business reports. The twice weekly flights to Rabat will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The North […]