Macron and Sisi at odds over free speech & Prophet Mohammed cartoons during Egyptian leader’s French trip

Egypt’s president has spoken of his belief in the “sacred” nature of religion during a discussion about free speech and the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed at a media event with France’s Emmanuel Macron. … Read More >Macron and Sisi at odds over free speech & Prophet Mohammed cartoons during Egyptian leader’s French trip

Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

Israel’s Prime Minister is set to embark on his second official trip to Egypt, where he is expected to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. But despite the rapprochement, Israel’s former ambassador to the Arab country says the improving ties will not change the Egyptian public’s negative perception of the Jewish state. … Read More >Economy, New US Administration & Iran to Top Agenda of Likely Netanyahu-Sisi Talks, Ex-Diplomat Says

Egypt ‘Very Interested’ in Sputnik V Vaccine, in Talks With Russia on Delivery After Trial

In August, Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine against the coronavirus, dubbed Sputnik V and developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute. The Russian Direct Investment Fund, the vaccine’s main investor, previously stated that Egypt would receive 25 million doses of the medication. … Read More >Egypt ‘Very Interested’ in Sputnik V Vaccine, in Talks With Russia on Delivery After Trial

Ethiopia denounces Trump for INCITING WAR by saying Egypt will ‘BLOW UP’ disputed Blue Nile dam project

US President Donald Trump’s comment that Egypt will “blow up” a disputed dam that Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile has sparked an outcry in Addis Ababa, where the government is calling the statement an “incitement to war.” … Read More >Ethiopia denounces Trump for INCITING WAR by saying Egypt will ‘BLOW UP’ disputed Blue Nile dam project

Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey’s natural gas exploration and military activities in the disputed waters of the Eastern Mediterranean have been roundly condemned by its neighbors, who also criticized the recent reopening of a beach area in North Cyprus. … Read More >Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

The Egyptian parliament has approved the deployment of armed forces abroad to fight “terrorist groups” and “criminal militias.” The move comes amid repeated threats from Cairo to openly intervene in the Libyan conflict. … Read More >Egypt’s parliament greenlights deployment of troops abroad to secure ‘western front,’ paving way for intervention in Libyan war

Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

The international organisation suspended Syria’s membership in 2011 after violent protests turned into a full-scale civil war. Recent reports, however, show that many countries are ready to re-establish ties with Damascus as the Syrian government restores control over the country. … Read More >Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close