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Egypt has signed a military cooperation with Africa’s youngest state, South Sudan. The deal comes at a moment when both countries are experiencing violence from groups challenging the government’s authority. The conclusion of the deal could raise eyebrows in Khartoum which also agreed a bilateral military cooperation in Cairo. Sudan and South Sudan still have […]
In an unprecedented move by Egypt’s judiciary, 529 people have been sentenced to death in the south of the country. After only two court sessions, a judge in the southern Egyptian city of Minya issued the verdict and harsh sentences. The convicted who are reportedly supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi, were accused of involvement […]
The Tourism Ministry is trying very hard to revive tourism by making it a destination “that’s cheap to one and that is ‘fun’” in order to attract budget holiday destination. Minster Amel Karboul has approved several promotion videos to attract new visitors. Desert tourism is also being developed. Minster Karboul is conscious that Tunisia is […]
On Wednesday (March 19), the United Nations decided to impose sanctions on illegal exports of Libyan oil in a unanimous vote. The resolution came only two days after the US Navy had boarded its tanker Morning Glory in international waters close to Cyprus. The tanker was loaded with illegally obtained crude oil and it managed […]
The call came at a moment after several important state institutions suffered from militia attacks. The government’s statement shows that the Libyan government has been struggling to control the militias after the fall of Gadhafi. Tripoli is already organizing its forces for the crackdown. The security forces of the government are expected to have a […]
“The reserves will continue going up.” These are the words of the Governor Hisham Ramez to assure investors and restore confidence in Egypt’s economy. The country’s reserve has fallen by more than 50% since the departure of President Hosni Mubarak. Gulf States have pumped in billions to salvage the economy after the ousting of President […]
After Abdelmalek Sellal’s resignation as the Prime Minister at the beginning of the month to head the campaign of President Bouteflika, hints have begun to emerge over the possible reforms to be undertaken if the latter stays in power. Constitutional and administrative reforms are high on the agenda while efforts to attract investment will be […]
A car bomb attack at the Libyan army academy killed at least eight people and wounded more than twelve in the Libyan city of Benghazi in the east of the country on Monday (March 17). Insecurity and instability in Benghazi is a side-effect of the efforts of the weak ruling government to handle armed groups, […]
Egypt’s Tourism Minister, Hisham Zaazou, has decided not to be pulled back by the sporadic violence and bombings to promote and develop what was once a renowned industry and an important sector of the economy; Tourism. He is targeting tourists from around the globe to revive the vibrancy of the sector. Almost 2,5million Russians visited […]
Negotiations on restoring peace and stability on the border crossing Ras Jedir between Libya and Tunisia started on Friday (March 14). Their ultimate aim is to open the border and restore commercial activity taking place in the vicinity of the crossing. The negotiations come after weeks of rising tensions in southern Tunisian cities along the […]