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Saudi Arabia has reiterated its support for the military backed in government in Cairo and has promised to continue supporting it at all cost. Al-Sisi applauded the unconditional support of Saudi Arabia and its diplomatic efforts to gather support for the government. The Cairo government could be faced with financial difficulties because donors have threatened […]
The Egyptian military has begun operations to set up a 500meter wide and 10kilometre long buffer zone on its border with Gaza. Bulldozers have knocked down some of the houses in the area but residents are complaining that they have neither received eviction notices nor compensations. According to sources, the operation is aimed at reducing […]
Algeria and China are interested in implementing a bilateral cooperation in aquaculture and fisheries based on their mutual interest. Officials from both countries met to further discuss its development in Algeria with technical assistance from Beijing. The North African country is also willing to open its doors to Chinese investors in such sectors in order […]
The Interior Minister, Lofti Ben Jeddou, claimed that Ansar al-Sharia is behind the killings of Mohamed Brahmi and Chokri Belaid. He presented proofs to back his claim before announcing that the objectif of Ansar al-sharia is to establish an Islamic emirate in North Africa. Ansar al-Sharia is an organization of ultraconservative Muslims known as the […]
Oil Minister Abdelbari al-Arusi has presented the serious situation that the government is faced with, since the lockdown of its oil ports by armed demonstrators a month ago. Production has fallen by almost 60% and the Minister described it as a “big difference.” Demonstrators have vacated some of the oil ports but exportations have not […]
Egypt is trying to lure tourists back into the country; a week after the clashes between supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and the army left hundreds of people dead. Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou said the situation is improving with time and gave assurances that there are no dangers in the main tourism areas. He urged […]
The Libyan government has finally taken a first step towards the reconciliation of its citizen through a national dialogue. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Zeidan. He said that an independent commission will be set up to work towards reconciliation and disarmament. Libya is yet to be safe haven. The recent tribal clashes show […]
Violence in Egypt can reach new heights as pro-Morsi supporters prepare to hold “Friday of martyrs” demonstrations. The march will be in honor of the hundreds of people who have lost their lives in the standoff against the military. The leaders of the previous demonstrations are from the Muslim Brotherhood. Most of them have been […]
Claims that government forces have used chemical weapons have attracted the United Nations Security Council’s attention. The council wants more information on the reports but Russia has refuted such allegations. More than 1,300 people have been killed by the attack. Three permanent members of the Security Council namely France, Britain and the United States together […]
No one can deny that Arab dictatorships have protected religious minorities across the Middle East and North Africa region for decades as a result of tactical decisions meant to win the political backing of Western powers and the financial support of funding agencies. The nomination of Jewish and Christian leaders to cabinet posts in many […]