Neguev summit 2

US Urges free, Transparent Vote in Egypt

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday called on Egypt to hold free and transparent presidential elections next month in a vote that is smeared by crackdown on President Sisi’s rivals and marked by wave of oppression. Tillerson, who began a five-nation visit to the Middle East with a stop in Egypt Monday, touched […]

Tunisia detains 17 Egyptian fishermen for illegal fishing in its waters

Tunisia has arrested 17 Egyptian fishermen accused of illegal fishing activities in its waters. The information was confirmed Saturday by Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS). Assistant foreign minister for consular affairs said Egypt is closely following up the conditions of the 17 fishermen detained by Tunisian authorities. It is unclear when the fishermen were detained. […]

Arab Summit, a Responsibility not a Privilege (FM)

“The Arab summit is a responsibility and not a privilege and must, therefore, bring added value and not be at the service of any agenda”. The remarks were made by Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, at the 157th session of the Council of the Arab League Wednesday in Cairo. Bourita called for good preparation of […]