2 h. ago Pope Tawadros: We support President Sisi’s stance in rejection of Palestinians' displacement

Pope Tawadros: We support President Sisi’s stance in rejection of Palestinians' displacement  Egyptian Gazette

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3 h. ago Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Holds an Expanded Meeting with Ministry Leaders to Follow Up on Workflow and Discuss Priorities for the Next Phase

Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Holds an Expanded Meeting with Ministry Leaders to Follow Up on Workflow and Discuss Priorities for the Next Phase  ZAWYA

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4 h. ago Son of jailed Egypt opposition leader arrested, sent to prison

Son of jailed Egypt opposition leader arrested, sent to prison  The New Arab

Events

5 h. ago Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2

CNN  —  Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has formed its own government as it marks two years of a vicious power struggle with the Sudanese army that has left tens of thousands killed and millions homeless. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said in a statement Tuesday that his militia and its civilian … The post Sudan rebels declare rival government on anniversary of brutal 2-year war with army appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 h. ago Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating brief Easter truce

CNN  —  Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a brief Easter ceasefire, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of only being interested in PR. Putin’s surprise announcement on Saturday, ordering his forces to “stop all military activity” from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday (11 a.m. ET) until … The post Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating brief Easter truce appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 h. ago Palestinians in Gaza face ‘horrific injustice,’ says Egypt’s Coptic pope

Palestinians in Gaza face ‘horrific injustice,’ says Egypt’s Coptic pope  Anadolu Ajansı

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7 h. ago Egypt Inaugurates African Space Agency Headquarters in Cairo

Egypt Inaugurates African Space Agency Headquarters in Cairo  Egypt Today

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7 h. ago Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Easter celebrations at Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Easter celebrations at Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi  MSN

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8 h. ago Egyptian Hospitals, Medical Facilities on High Alert During Easter and Sham El

Egyptian Hospitals, Medical Facilities on High Alert During Easter and Sham El-Nessim Celebrations  Egypt Today

Sport

8 h. ago Public Prosecution investigates Jordanian blogger Suzy over false news

Cairo’s Public Prosecution ordered on Saturday the release of Jordanian blogger Suzy after investigating her on charges of spreading false news on social media. The release was ordered on bail of LE 1,000. Suzy posted a video clip on social media, claiming that her sister, who was disabled with poor eyesight, had her mobile phone … The post Public Prosecution investigates Jordanian blogger Suzy over false news appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 h. 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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8 h. ago Cairo tripartite summit confirmed shared vision for ME peace – French ambassador

CAIRO, April 18 (MENA) – The recent tripartite summit in Cairo between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Jordanian King Abdullah II offered an opportunity to affirm France’s vision regarding the current developments in the Middle East, French Ambassador in Cairo Éric Chevalier said Friday. The summit included highly important discussions … The post Cairo tripartite summit confirmed shared vision for ME peace – French ambassador appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 h. ago ‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass

CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese said he is always praying for abundant love and unity among all the people of Egypt, and for an end to all conflicts and wars wherever they are. “May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world … The post ‘May God Almighty keep our country safe in such a world of evil’: Pope Tawadros at Easter mass appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 h. ago Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for 46th Edition

Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for 46th Edition  NileFM

Society

16 h. ago First lady congratulates Copts on Easter, wishes Egyptians continued happiness

First lady congratulates Copts on Easter, wishes Egyptians continued happiness  Egypt Today

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18 h. ago On Easter, President prays for Egypt to remain a beacon of tolerance, coexistence

On Easter, President prays for Egypt to remain a beacon of tolerance, coexistence  Egypt Today

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29 h. ago State miliary production min. greets Pope Tawadros on Easter

State miliary production min. greets Pope Tawadros on Easter  Egyptian Gazette

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29 h. ago Yemen’s Huthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

CNN  —  The death toll from US airstrikes on an oil port in western Yemen has risen to at least 74 people, the Huthi-run health ministry reported, marking the deadliest day since the United States escalated its aerial campaign against the Iran-backed group last month. US Central Command said Thursday the strikes on Ras Isa … The post Yemen’s Huthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

31 h. ago Sisi voices Egypt’s full support for Jordan to fight all forms of terrorism

CAIRO, April 19 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a phone call with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. Spokesperson for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed al-Shennawy, said President Sisi reiterated Egypt’s full solidarity with Jordan and its unshakable support to the kingdom in confronting all forms of … The post Sisi voices Egypt’s full support for Jordan to fight all forms of terrorism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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32 h. ago Source: Egypt, Qatar continue mediation efforts to stop Palestinian bloodshed, allow aid into Gaza

CAIRO, April 18 (MENA) – A source told AlQahera news channel on Friday that Egypt and Qatar continue mediation efforts to end the Palestinian bloodshed and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The source added that Hamas movement is still studying all proposals put forward by mediators. It further noted that Hamas continues consultations … The post Source: Egypt, Qatar continue mediation efforts to stop Palestinian bloodshed, allow aid into Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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