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Egypt has received a financial support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which provided the most populous Arab country a € 55 million loan for the construction of two new wastewater plants. The money will also fund the expansion of three existing plants and the installation of 700 km of pipes and […]
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed deep concern over the conflict in Libya and its implications for the country’s future, during a Sunday meeting with his Libyan counterpart, Mohamed Al-Dairi. Hostilities in Libya between the government forces and the Islamists have not stopped leading many to fear that it could delay the projected UN-led dialogue […]
During an interview at the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) on Thursday, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Ankara is willing to normalize relations with Cairo if it shifts towards democracy and the respect of human rights. Since the ousting of Mohammed Morsi from power by El Sisi in a military backed coup d’état, the […]
At least 22 Libyan soldiers were killed Thursday in an offensive launched by the Islamists fighters in a bid to take control of al-Sidra port harboring some of the country’s main oil terminals According to the Libyan authorities, the assailants, who used speedboats and rockets in their surprise attack, belong to the “Fajr Libya Movement”. […]
Moroccan communication minister seemed upbeat about the launch of private TV networks very soon, saying he is convinced that it is high time for Morocco to finalize the liberalization of the sector. Mustapha El Khalfi told Al Huffington Post Morocco (http://www.huffpostmaghreb.com/maroc/) “We believe that it is time to complete the liberalization process… but our role […]
Jordan has confirmed the capture of one of its pilots after his warplane crashed over Raqqa, Syria, the stronghold of the extremist group of the Islamic State (Isis). The Jordanian military issued a statement saying it “holds Isis and its supporters responsible for the safety of the pilot and his life”. The Jordanian government went […]
President Essebsi is getting ready to serve as the country’s next president by resigning from the party that he has formed after the 2011 elections. He believes that continuing to be a member of the Nida Touness party will affect his duties as the president of all Tunisians. Discussions to form a government will soon […]
U.N. Libyan envoy Bernadino Leon has informed the Security Council that rival factions in Libya have agreed, in principle, to peace talks scheduled for 5 January despite the ongoing battles between them. The talks will be centered on a cease-fire deal, a national unity government and a new constitution. Libya has two governments and parliaments […]
the three-day visit President Mahmoud Abbas paid to Algeria has ended with both governments issuing statements destined to mobilize international support for Palestine’s statehood and an end to Israeli occupation. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra hailed the countries that have recognized the Palestinian state and have thus acknowledged the struggle and sacrifice of the Palestinians. […]
Circle Oil announced a new gas discovery in the Sebou Permit after two previous similar announcements in the zone. Circle Oil Plc (AIM: COP), the Middle East and North Africa focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, described in a press release the gas discovery following the preliminary results of drilling as “significant.” […]