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Algerian President to Visit to Qatar on Saturday

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will visit Qatar on Saturday at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The visit aims to bolster the brotherly ties between both countries and boost bilateral cooperation, the Algerian presidency said in a statement. During his visit, Tebboune will also participate in…

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Six African countries to begin making mRNA vaccines as part of WHO scheme

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia first countries to be assisted by global mRNA hub

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Six African Countries to Receive mRNA Vaccine Technology

The first African countries selected to receive the technology necessary to produce mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, a summit meeting of European Union and African Union nations heard on Friday. The six countries have been chosen to build vaccine production factories as…

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Egyptian, Spanish Naval Forces Conduct Joint Drill in Mediterranean

Naval forces from Egypt and Spain conducted joint military exercises as part of the Northern Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea with the participation of frigates from both countries, Egypt’s armed forces said on Thursday. “The drill is part of the Egyptian Armed Forces’ plan to upgrade the level of its…

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Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will be the first African countries to receive the technology required to produce mRNA vaccines on the continent

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Egypt Calls for Taking ‘Serious Steps’ to Limit Climate Change Impact

Egypt has called for taking serious steps to limit the negative effects of climate change globally. This came during the participation of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), which was organized by India’s Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) via video-conference on Thursday.

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Covid: South Korea reports more than 100,000 new cases for first time – as it happened

Latest updates: south Korean case numbers have risen in recent weeks due to Omicron

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African countries to get mRNA vaccine technology in WHO project

The World Health Organization said on Friday six African countries - Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia - would be the first on the continent to receive the technology needed to produce mRNA vaccines.

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Sisi Stresses Egypt’s Interest in Developing Partnership with Europe

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks on Thursday with President of the European Commission Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, on the sidelines of his visit to Brussels. Sisi headed to Brussels to participate in the sixth European Union-African Union Summit, held on Feb.

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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal’s triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action. Watching the final online in his room in eastern Thailand, Isaak’s…

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Infographic: Russia, Ukraine and the global wheat supply

More than a quarter of the world’s wheat exports come from Russia and Ukraine.

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Sisi Says Seeks to Boost Egyptian-European Cooperation in War on Terrorism

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi affirmed that Egypt looks forward to boosting cooperation with the European Union in the fight against terrorism and extremism based on a comprehensive approach. Sisi headed to Brussels to participate in the sixth European Union-African Union Summit, held on Feb 17 and 18, under the…

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EU Speaks with US, Qatar, Egypt as Alternatives for Russian Gas

The European Union would be able to cope with a partial disruption to gas imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, adding that the EU has spoken with several countries, including the US, Qatar and Egypt about increasing gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. Escalating…

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PM: Egypt to Ensure Poor Are Protected when Bread Price Rises

Egypt will move to increase the price of subsidized bread but aims to do so without harming poor Egyptians, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday. “I confirm that [the rise] will be applied but in a way through which we ensure that the neediest people are not harmed,” Madbouly…

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OPEC Head Sees 'No Immediate Solution' to High Oil Prices

There is no "immediate solution" to high oil prices, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Wednesday. The oil-producing countries' capacity to increase crude supply is curtailed by a lack of investment in the industry, said Itoua, who is also Congo’s minister…

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Israeli Energy Ministry Okays Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

More Israeli natural gas will flow to Egypt via a new route through Jordan by the end of February, Israel's Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the new route was approved because of growing demand in Egypt, which produces its own gas but still needs imports from Israel's…

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100-Mln-Barrel Oil Reserve Discovered in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez

Egypt announced on Tuesday finding an oil reserve of around 100 million barrels in the Gulf of Suez, the biggest oil discovery in the area in over two decades. The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said that the initial expected oil stock is about 100 million barrels found…

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Tel Aviv Says Israeli Gas Will Reach Lebanon Through Egypt, Jordan

The Israeli Minister of Energy, Karine el-Harar, confirmed that "Israeli gas will reach Lebanon," an announcement denied earlier in Lebanon. Several official Lebanese sources denied this news in the past weeks, asserting that the gas supply agreement states that the gas is Egyptian and not Israeli. However, when asked about…

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Egypt’s Central Bank Says New Import Rules Will Be Applied in March

Egypt's central bank governor has said new rules requiring importers to use letters of credit will be implemented starting in March despite complaints from business groups and traders that the measure could inflate their costs. Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer urged businessmen to "reconcile their situations and not waste time…

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Egypt Launches EGYPS 2022 Amid Efforts to Transform Cairo into a Regional Energy Hub

The Egypt Petroleum Show 2022 (EGYPS) kicked off its fifth edition in Cairo with broad international participation, amid rapid steps to transform Egypt into a regional energy hub. Egyptian gas plays a vital role in securing part of the energy needs of European countries by exporting surplus gas produced from…

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Egypt Steps up Role in Gaza as Mideast Peacemaker

After years of working behind the scenes as a mediator, Egypt is taking on a much larger and more public role in Gaza, said an AP report on Monday. It said in the months since it brokered a Gaza ceasefire last May, Egypt has sent crews to clear rubble and…

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Diaz Returns to Al Hilal as Jardim Leaves by Mutual Consent

Asian champions Al Hilal have replaced Leonardo Jardim with Ramon Diaz after the Saudi Arabian side announced the former Monaco coach was leaving the club by mutual consent. Jardim, who led the club to a record fourth Asian Champions League title in November, left the Riyadh-based outfit after a 4-0…

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Activist jailed by Egypt sees wider struggle for rights

Ramy Shaath is an outspoken opponent of Arab dictatorships and Israeli rule over the Palestinians

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Egypt Says Russian-Ukrainian Tensions Increase Wheat Market Volatility

Egypt is working on several preventive measures to hedge the volatility of the wheat market amid the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two largest wheat exporters in the world. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali al-Moselhi warned that the tensions are increasing the uncertainty in the market.

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Pottery shards reveal ‘naughty pupils’ in ancient Egypt may have been forced to write lines as punishment

The fragments have notes inscribed with the same one or two characters each time

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