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North Africa: EU Contributes €29.6 Mln for Migrants Protection & Fight against Smugglers

The European Union has earmarked €29.6 million to fund new programs destined to protect migrants and fight against smugglers and traffickers in Africa and the Mediterranean region. Supported by EU Trust Fund for Africa, these programs will strengthen the migrants’ protection, support their sustainable reintegration or voluntary return as well as combat the criminal networks […]

Egypt: EFA names Hossam El Badry new national head coach

The Egyptian Football Association, EFA, has appointed former Al Ahly manager Hossam El Badry as new head coach of Pharaohs in replacement of Mexican technician Javier Aguirre sacked in July. Hossam El Badry, 59, was among a shortlist of home-grown managers wanted by President Fattah al-Sisi. The Egyptian leader blasted the EFA for the national […]

Libya disagrees with E.U on plan to combat illegal migration

The European Union has agreed on positioning a naval base in Italy to fight against illegal migration from the Libyan coast but the internationally recognized government in Tobruk has stated that it is against the move unless it is done in cooperation with Libyan authorities. EU is seeking the approval of the U.N in order […]