62 m. ago Egypt calls on ICJ to declare Israel’s continued occupation a violation of international law

In an oral argument before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, the Egyptian delegation submitted a request for the Court to issue an advisory opinion stating that Israel’s prolonged occupation of the Palestinian territories is a continued violation of international law. It added that Israel’s obligations as an occupying power must continue throughout … The post Egypt calls on ICJ to declare Israel’s continued occupation a violation of international law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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27 h. ago Egypt’s representative at ICJ: Israel denies Palestinians their right to self

Egypt’s representative at ICJ: Israel denies Palestinians their right to self-determination  Egypt Today

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7 d. ago CyberKnight strengthens Egypt presence with representative office

CyberKnight strengthens Egypt presence with representative office  ZAWYA

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7 d. ago Egypt’s Daylight Saving Time starts on Friday, set clocks forward by 60 minutes

Egypt is preparing to return to Daylight Saving Time, starting at midnight on Friday April 25. At exactly 12:00 am, the clocks will be set forward by 60 minutes, becoming 1:00 am instead of 12:00 am, in implementation of the provisions of Law No. 34 of 2023. The House of Representatives approved the law, and … The post Egypt’s Daylight Saving Time starts on Friday, set clocks forward by 60 minutes appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Egypt takes over chairmanship of AfCFTA council of trade ministers

CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – Egypt’s Ambassador in Congo Hisham Hisham al-Makoud has participated in a ceremony to hand over the chairmanship of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers of Trade to Egypt from Tanzania. Head of the Trade Representation Office in Kinshasa Ahmed Mengy was also present at the ceremony, … The post Egypt takes over chairmanship of AfCFTA council of trade ministers appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago SIS head: Egypt represents Africa's voice in int'l forums, prioritizes continent's needs

SIS head: Egypt represents Africa's voice in int'l forums, prioritizes continent's needs  Egypt Today

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2 w. ago MP proposes banning doctors from traveling outside of Egypt for 5 years after assignment

Egyptian MP Refaat Shakib, a member of the House of Representatives, revealed the details of his proposal to ban doctors from traveling for five years after their assignment. Medical school graduates in Egypt are assigned by the Ministry of Health to two years of mandatory service at a primary health care facility, a policy known … The post MP proposes banning doctors from traveling outside of Egypt for 5 years after assignment appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago AUC Chairperson held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.

AUC Chairperson held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.  African Union

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3 w. ago Parl’t speaker urges supporting Egypt’s plan for Gaza reconstruction according to Bandung principles

TASHKENT, April 7 (MENA) – House of Representatives Speaker Hanafy al-Gebaly Monday called for supporting the Egyptian plan on the construction of the Gaza Strip without the displacement of Palestinians from their lands that was endorsed by Arab and Muslim countries, in accordance with the core principles of the Bandung Conference. The unprecedented and complex … The post Parl’t speaker urges supporting Egypt’s plan for Gaza reconstruction according to Bandung principles appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Photos: Egypt joins Museum Summit in Hong Kong for the first time

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), participated in the Museum Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong,China under the theme “Going Beyond.” The event was held in partnership with the Guimet Museum – National Museum of Asian Art (France). Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy … The post Photos: Egypt joins Museum Summit in Hong Kong for the first time appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Central Bank of Egypt announces increase in net foreign assets

The net foreign assets of the Egyptian banking system jumped by approximately US$1.5 billion during February, reaching $10.17 billion, compared to $8.7 billion at the end of January – an increase of more than 17 percent, according to data published by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)’s website. This change represents the net transactions of … The post Central Bank of Egypt announces increase in net foreign assets appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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