The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Egypt, and Jordan issued a joint statement today saying that they will not recognize the annexation of the West Bank to Israel. The four countries also warned that a possible Israeli move to annex the West Bank could affect relations with Israel.
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Africa Needs to Go Green
Will Africa arise after the Corona virus pandemic is over? Africa need to fully utilize the untapped wealth resources and fight corruption so that her people will not be vulnerable during difficult times. The continent need to focus on grassroots empowerment. Main focus have to be in the following sectors , food production(agriculture revolution) , water and Sanitation , health , electricity energy sources , industrialization revolution, vocational training skills and research centers.
Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan Reach Dam Agreement
Sudan and Egypt announced that Ethiopia agreed, during a mini-African summit, to postpone filling the Renaissance Dam, which it is building on the Nile River until a tripartite agreement is reached. It was also agreed to form a committee for this purpose. Negotiations over the dam have been described as “tortuous,” and lasted years.
Libya — GNA, LNA Fight Over Sirte
In Libya, the operation by the forces under the Government of National Accord (GNA) to retake the city of Sirte back from the hands of General Khalifa Haftar continues. Rejecting Haftar’s call for a ceasefire, the Tripoli government, supported by Turkey, say they will not sit at the table without Sirte.
Sisi: Egypt Ready to Intervene in Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi confirmed in a speech on Saturday, broadcast on Egyptian television, that Egypt’s direct entry into Libya “has become available to international legitimacy,” and involves goals. Sisi said this while inspecting the Egyptian army units in the western military zone.
Egypt Looks to UN for Some Dam Resolution
Egypt submitted to the United Nations Security Council a request to intervene in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute on Friday. This comes as negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia have faltered. The three countries failed to reach agreement among themselves, especially on the water-sharing mechanism.
Two UN Peacekeepers Killed in Mali
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in northern Mali after gunmen attacked their convoy. The incident was confirmed by the UN peacekeeping force in the country, who said the convoy was attacked by unidentified armed individuals. The logistics convoy was travelling between the towns of Tessalit and Gao.
Russia, UAE Support Egyptian Initiative On Libya
Russia and the United Arab Emirates praised the “Cairo Declaration” on Libya, which was approved by retired general Khalifa Haftar. The leader of the Libyan National Army (LNA) backed a cease fire to take effect from Monday. However, the Turkish-backed, UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) rejected it.
Coronavirus — Africa Records Nearly 76,000 Cases, 2,700 Deaths
The death toll from COVID-19 in Africa has soared to 2,556 today, with more than 75,000 infections in 54 countries across the continent. The data is thanks to the latest pandemic statistics on the continent by the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Russia Deployed Rezonans-NE Radar Systems Near Israeli Border
Concern is rising over reports of Russian Armed Forces deployment of Resonans-NE radar systems near the Israeli border. The Resonans-NE radar system is designed for long-range detection, tracking, determination of coordinates and movement parameters of a wide class of modern and promising targets, including cruise and ballistic missiles, hypersonic aircraft, even those manufactured using stealth technology.
Kuwait Breaks Up Egyptian Rioters, Cairo to Fly Them Home
Kuwaiti authorities resolved “riots and chaos” by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation after being held in special housing units for violations of the country’s residence law. The Egyptian embassy had also apologized for the incident, and said hey would begin preparing schedules for their return flights this week.
Egypt— Ten Egyptian Soldiers Killed by Bomb in Sinai
The Egyptian army announced on Thursday that 10 soldiers were killed and several were wounded in an explosion targeting an armored military vehicle in North Sinai. Military spokesman Tamer Al-Rifai said, nonetheless, that the army continued its combat operations against “terrorist elements” to maintain the country’s security.
Amnesty: Executions Down Worldwide, Up in Saudi Arabia
The number of executions globally decreased for the fourth year in a row, but it is worth noting that only a few countries are responsible for almost all the executions. Amnesty International, an international human rights organization, recorded 657 executions in 2019, with 86 percent of the cases being accounted for by just four countries.
Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter Celebrated at Home
Since necessity is the mother of innovation, many Orthodox Christians followed Easter resurrection services on the Internet or television. Others ignored the dangers of the virus and attended church ceremonies on the most important day on the Orthodox calendar. In Georgia, a few hundred people took part in the midnight mass at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, after the government allowed public attendance, despite measures to ban a night walkthrough to contain the virus.
Egypt Reports Seven Terrorists, One Police Officer, Killed in Raid
Seven suspected militants and a police officer were killed after Egyptian security forces raided an alleged hideout in Cairo’s Amiriyah district on Tuesday. According to the Interior Ministry, the whereabouts of the suspected militants were discovered in the Amiriyah district, which was raided by security forces for several hours.
Coronavirus: Africa Must “Wake Up,” and “Prepare for the Worst”
Today saw the number of infections by the new coronavirus in Africa exceed by 1,000 in 40 countries across the continent, with records of 30 deaths, according to the latest statistics on the covid-19 pandemic. In total, 1,107 cases of infection have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. The very first case on the continent was reported on February 14, in Egypt.
10 Best Places to Visit in Egypt
OUR PICK #1: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
As the only survivors of the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the incredible Pyramids at Giza are the world’s oldest attraction. Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old when Herodotus the Greek historian visited them (5th century BC). A highly skilled corps of mathematicians, masons, surveyors and stonecutters did the job of building the Pyramids. 100,000 slaves were used to carry out the backbreaking task of moving and laying the stones of the largest pyramid, Cheops. Even to this day experts cannot agree how this incredible feat of architecture was achieved, given the prehistoric tools available to the Egyptians.
Egypt Courts Sudan as Mediator on Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam Dispute
Thе Fіrѕt Deputy Chairman оf thе Sоvеrеіgn Cоunсіl оf Sudаn, Lieutenant-General Mоhаmеd Hаmdаn Dagalo, “Hаmіdаtі,” tоld reporters Sundау thаt Sudan is раrt оf the Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam project, аnd іt wіll рlау thе role of mediator between Egурt and Ethіоріа tо rеасh an аgrееmеnt.
Cruising the River Nile – Pros & Cons
Traditionally, a Nile cruise was considered the centerpiece of an Egyptian vacation, evoking romantic images of idyllic days spent drifting in luxury between the iconic sights of Ancient Egypt. In Victorian times, a Nile cruise was the only way to see some of Egypt’s most outstanding ancient temples. Modern visitors have more options available to them; and while Nile cruises are still popular, some find themselves put off by the idea of being confined on a boat for the majority of their vacation.
Egyptian Floods Kill 21
More than 20 people have been killed in some worst the worst flooding to hit Egypt in decades, the country’s prime minister said in a statement on Friday. The North African country has been battered by heavy rains and strong winds that began in the earlier hours of Thursday and continued on Friday.
Hosni Mubarak, Former Egyptian President, Dies at 91
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who was forced to resign during the Arab Spring in 2011, died Tuesday, aged 91 in a military hospital in Cairo, Egyptian state television reported. Mubarak ruled Egypt as an authoritarian for nearly three decades, and was one of the United States’ main allies in the Middle East against armed groups. He was also a peacekeeper between Egypt and Israel.
Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt in 2020?
Traveling to Egypt is the only thing you buy that makes you richer because of its great historical landmarks and its unforgettable civilization. However, one may ask an important question… Is it safe to travel to Egypt in 2020 and what’s the best time for traveling? Yes, Egypt is totally safe & secure.
And this all because of many factors that have caused the permanent stability of Egypt, so let’s shed some light on these factors such as:
Visit the Sahara Desert
Sahara, (from Arabic ṣaḥrāʾ, “desert”) largest desert in the world. Filling nearly all of northern Africa, it measures approximately 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from east to west and between 800 and 1,200 miles from north to south and has a total area of some 3,320,000 square miles (8,600,000 square km); the actual area varies as the desert expands and contracts over time. The Sahara is bordered in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, in the north by the Atlas Mountains and Mediterranean Sea, in the east by the Red Sea, and in the south by the Sahel—a semiarid region that forms a transitional zone between the Sahara to the north and the belt of humid savannas to the south.
Egypt Confirms First Coronavirus Case in Africa
The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by the World Health Organization, is now present on all continents. The number of victims of the epidemic of the new coronavirus on Saturday exceeded 1,500 in China, and the first case of infection in Africa was recorded in Egypt. It was the Egyptian Ministry of Health that announced on Friday that it had registered the first case of the disease on the African continent.
Sisi Speaks at AU Summit as Egypt Hands Over Presidency
The leaders of the African Union countries, at the beginning of their 3-day summit in Addis Ababa, sought to enhance their participation in mediations in a number of armed conflicts that are tearing the continent apart. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced his country’s readiness to host an African summit devoted to discussing the formation of a joint African force to combat terrorism.
African Union Summit Seeks Greater Role in Libyan Crisis
The 33rd African Union Summit will be launched Sunday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, under the slogan “Silencing the guns to create conditions for Africa’s development.” The presidency of the summit will move from Egypt to South Africa, and to President Cyril Ramaphosa from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Today, Ramaphosa presides over a closed session to present the challenges that stand in the way of Africa’s progress.
Egyptian Pyramids Facts
EGYPT PYRAMIDS FACTS
The first step in building a pyramid was to choose a suitable site. This had to be on the west side of the Nile because the west was where the sun set and where the dead were thought to enter the underworld. The pyramids also needed to be situated on the high ground, away from the danger of flooding at the time of the Nile’s inundation.
However, it could not be too far away from the bank because the river would be used to transport blocks of fine quality limestone for the outer casing from Tura, on the other side of the Nile. The site chosen would be at a point on the desert plateau that would prove a firm rock base capable of supporting the great weigh of the pyramid without any risk of cracking. It would also need to be within easy reach of the capital, so that the king could go to inspect the building work whenever he wished.
Nile River Map, Facts and History
“Egypt is the Gift of the Nile” is an old saying passed spontaneously through the minds of most people all over the world without paying attention or realizing its real meaning. To achieve the meaning of this saying, you have to recognize what is the Nile River?
THE HISTORICAL ROLE OF THE NILE RIVER
African Union to Discuss Libyan Crisis
The Congolese capital, Brazzaville, will host a mini-African summit on the Libyan crisis on January 30, before the AU summit scheduled for February 9th. It comes at a time when the Libyan capital is witnessing a state of security chaos, after the expansion of the presence of militias and foreign mercenaries in its various parts that are still under the authority of the government.
Egypt Finalizes Renaissance Dam Agreement, Sets Conditions
Egypt has identified the basic points and conditions that must be included in the final agreement for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is to be reached in the Washington meetings on January 28 and 29. Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired the Supreme Committee for the Nile Water Saturday, to review the results of the Washington meeting on the Renaissance Dam. He valued the constructive and positive role played by the administration of the US President, Donald Trump, in facilitating negotiations and converging views between the three countries.
Communal News Now Writes, Submits and Publishes Articles and News for Facebook News
Communal News (CN) has notched another milestone achievement. It is now being published on Facebook News. For the thousands of CN contributors, this is another venue in which your contributions to CN can be read. For Facebook readers, we have our new service at your Facebook News fingertips. Facebook News joins Communal News and Google News in delivering CN’s global fact-based news, often written by you the public. Along with the news service, CN is being published in over 100 global languages, on social media, and often finds advanced placement in organic search engines such as Google, Bing, Baidu, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo.
Can the Low Cost Global Gig Revolution Improve the Egyptian and Arabic Language “Jobless Growth Economy”?
Egypt has a massive population of over 98 million people, with the current GDP per capital at just over $3,000. Egypt has invested in human capital but according to Professor Ragui Assaad, Egypt’s economic growth is “jobless growth,” and has “no impact on employment rates or the quality of jobs…but poverty and inequality have increased. Growth has essentially not been creating good jobs despite the apparent decline in unemployment.”
Quantum Computing Market Making a Leap
Quantum computing is used in applications that demands performing complex calculations and tasks in shortest time with utmost safety and thus is gaining popularity in cloud computing, machine learning, molecular structure engineering, smart manufacturing, smart logistics, and smart retail applications.
Egyptian Expert Praises Emirates Experience in Facing Extremist Organizations
Professor Munir Adeeb, an expert in extremist movements and international terrorism in the Arab Republic of Egypt, praised the UAE’s experience in facing extremist organizations, foremost of which is the Muslim Brotherhood. He called on the international community to take advantage of this unique experience and build on it and try circulate it in a way that suits the rest of societies. They must also realize the nature of Islamic organizations and confront them by confronting the mother group, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Arab League, UN, Renew Commitment Against Gender-Based Violence
The League of Arab States, the UNFPA regional office for the Arab countries, and the UN Women ’s regional office for Arab states renewed their shared commitment and strong partnership during a meeting to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors of violence in the Arab region.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Violate Cease Fire, Shoot Rockets at Israel
In the middle of negotiations in Cairo with Hamas and Islamic Jihad for a five year cease fire, three missiles were launched at southern Israel Saturday night. Two of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome and one fell in open area. Several people were treated for trauma. A group of students had gathered to watch a basketball tournament at the time of the explosions. They dispersed quickly to find cover from this potential danger.
Amnesty International: Four Security Services Are Major Repression Tool in Egypt
Amnеѕtу International hаѕ ассuѕеd Egурt’ѕ Suрrеmе Stаtе Sесurіtу Prosecutor оf mіѕuѕіng аntі-tеrrоrіѕm lаwѕ tо prosecute thоuѕаndѕ оf сrіtісѕ аnd suspend guarantees for fair trіаlѕ. It also ассuѕеd thе security authorities оf tоrturе.
Sisi, Merkel Talk Libya, Regional Developments in Friday Call
Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fattah аl-Sіѕі briefed Gеrmаn Chаnсеllоr Angеlа Merkel оn his country’s vіѕіоn tо rеѕоlvе thе Libyan issue during a tеlерhоnе conversation оn Frіdау ahead оf a mееtіng іn Berlin on the Libya crisis. Sisi stressed thе nееd tо еnd fоrеіgn іntеrfеrеnсе іn thе Lіbуаn аrеnа.
MBZ, El Sisi Sign Cooperation Agreements in UAE
Shеіkh Mohamed bіn Zауеd Al Nаhуаn, Crown Prince of Abu Dhаbі and Deputy Suрrеmе Commander оf the UAE Armed Fоrсеѕ, hеld оffісіаl talks wіth Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі, who іѕ оn a ѕtаtе visit tо the UAE. Thе tаlkѕ also dеаlt wіth thе latest dеvеlорmеntѕ оn thе rеgіоnаl аnd іntеrnаtіоnаl arenas. The two leaders exchanged views on thеm as well as іѕѕuеѕ оf common соnсеrn.
Egyptian President Sisi Visits UAE
Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі оf the Arаb Republic оf Egурt began a vіѕіt tо thе UAE оn Wеdnеѕdау. Durіng thе visit, thе Egурtіаn President wіll discuss with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince оf Abu Dhаbі аnd Dерutу Suрrеmе Commander of the UAE Armеd Fоrсеѕ, the ѕtrоng brotherly relations bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ. Sisi will also discuss the ѕtrаtеgіс bilateral соореrаtіоn bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ, regional and іntеrnаtіоnаl issues оf соmmоn соnсеrn.
GERD: Trump, Mnuchin Help Nile Countries Resolve Their Dam Feud
Ethіоріа, Egypt аnd Sudаn hаvе agreed tо work tо rеѕоlvе thеіr dispute over the Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dam bу mіd-Jаnuаrу. In talks hоѕtеd bу Washington, thе foreign ministers of the thrее countries ѕаіd fоur technical mееtіngѕ wоuld bе hеld wіth the aim оf rеасhіng a mutually beneficial agreement оn thе ореrаtіоn оf the dam.
Egypt Extends State of Emergency, Again
Thе Egурtіаn Hоuѕе of Rерrеѕеntаtіvеѕ tоdау аррrоvеd, by a large majority, thе decision оf thе Prеѕіdеnt оf thе Rерublіс tо extend the ѕtаtе of еmеrgеnсу thrоughоut thе country for thrее months ѕtаrtіng frоm October 27th. Thіѕ іѕ thе tеnth еxtеnѕіоn of thе dесіѕіоn to declare a state оf еmеrgеnсу across thе соuntrу іѕѕuеd in April 2017, аftеr ѕuісіdе attacks tаrgеtіng twо сhurсhеѕ іn thе city of Tаntа, іn the Dеltа оf Egурt, and thе сіtу оf Alеxаndrіа.
Egypt, Ethiopia Agree to Resume their Dam Talks
Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdеl Fаttаh El Sіѕі аgrееd wіth Ethiopian Prime Minister Abі Ahmеd, durіng thеіr meeting оn Thursday іn Sосhі, Russia, on thе nесеѕѕіtу оf thе іmmеdіаtе rеѕumрtіоn of thе work оf thе Tесhnісаl Cоmmіttее fоr the Grаnd Ethіоріаn Rеnаіѕѕаnсе Dаm (GERD).
Wow! 4,000 Year Old Life Map Found in Sarcophagus
Archeologists have discovered a 4,000-year old Egyptian sarcophagus with an unprecedented finding: an ancient map of the afterlife. A sarcophagus is a box-like funeral receptacle for a corpse, most commonly carved in stone, and usually displayed above ground, though it may also be buried. Discovery of the map was reported by the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, which is an annual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research and reviews of recent books of importance to Egyptology. It was established in 1914 by the Egypt Exploration Society.
Planning a Tour to Cairo and Luxor from Safaga Port in Egypt
Safaga in Egypt is a coastal town located in the Red Sea which covers several attractions for visitors. It is a popular destination for water sports activities such as windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, kite surfing, etc. The port is a perfect choice for those who want to spend their holidays with others accordingly. Visitors can even reach other important destinations in Egypt such as Cairo and Luxor from Safaga port. However, it is necessary to fix an itinerary with a reputed tour operator for making the trip a successful one.
Egypt Calls for Help in Meeting of the Dammed
Negotiations of the Renaissance Dam between Egypt and Ethiopia, which concluded Saturday evening in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, reached a “dead end,” according to the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. Egypt called for the activation of Article 10 of the Declaration of Principles Agreement, which requires the participation of an international party in negotiations to mediate between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, and to bring closer views and help reach an agreement that preserves the rights of the three countries.
The Golden Coffin of the Priest “Nedjemankh” Returns to Egypt from New York
In the framework of Egypt’s efforts to retrieval the smuggled Egyptian antiquities abroad, the Egyptian State and its institutions attach great importance to preserving their heritage and civilizational history, the role played by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Antiquities in the field of restoring smuggled Egyptian antiquities, and in the framework of bilateral cooperation with the United States and the Memorandum of Understanding The foreign ministers of the two countries in November 2016 on the protection of Egyptian antiquities from smuggling, Egypt succeeded in retrieval the Egyptian artifact “Golden Coffin of the Egyptian priest Nedjemankh”, which was on display at the “Metropolitan Museum” in New York, where he participated Cary, the secretary of state at the ceremony to receive the coffin at the US Attorney’s Office in New York State, and signed the protocol on the restoration of the coffin with the US attorney in New York.
What to Do in Luxor? Top 15 things To Do in Luxor, Egypt
Are you planning to spend one day in Luxor (or more)? But now you are unsure about the best things to do in Luxor? Then, you are in for a surprise: Ancient Theben (how the city was once called) has plenty of tourist attractions to keep you occupied for a week!
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