Egypt-Russia: Putin Conditions Resumption of Air Links to Enhanced Security at Airports

Russian President Thursday said air traffic between Egypt and Russia will not resume unless Egyptian authorities agree to enhance security at airports. Russian authorities halted air links between Russian and Egypt in October after Russian Metrojet Flight, taking off from Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh airport was downed by IS local franchise in the Sinai. Egyptian authorities […]

Global Compact on Migration Formally Adopted in Marrakech

he Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was formally adopted this Monday (Dec.10) at the intergovernmental conference on the global compact for migration held in Marrakech. “This moment is the product of effort,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the opening of the debate. “We must not succumb to fear or false narratives” […]

South Africa to consider nuclear power expansion – Minister

South Africa’s Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has highlighted the importance to consider all energy sources available in the country’s future energy plans. Addressing the BBQ Awards in Johannesburg, Radebe stressed the need for the country to consider nuclear as a clean energy source that can be part of its electricity generation mix. He said South […]