AfCFTA secretariat, TMA partner to boost trade in Africa
Wamkele Mene, secretary general of AfCFTA, said he expected the partnership to help improve the collective competitiveness of all countries under the continental free trade agreement.
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Czechs vote in 2nd round of presidential election
Since postal ballots are not an option, Czechs living abroad could already go to the polls on Thursday so that their votes can make it in time for the final tally on Saturday.
Moscow orders Latvian ambassador to leave Russia within 2 weeks
Latvian Charge d’Affaires Dace Rutka was summoned to the ministry in protest over Latvia’s decision to lower the level of Russian-Latvian diplomatic relations, the ministry said in a statement.
UN chief calls for actions to stop online hate speech, extremism
“The online world is one of the main reasons that hate speech, extreme ideologies and misinformation are disseminating so fast around the world,” said the UN chief, calling on all those involved to do more to stop the spread, and set up enforceable “guardrails.”
EU justice ministers discuss cooperation in fighting cross-border crime
“Organized crime has never posed such a threat to the EU and its citizens as it does today,” Sweden’s Minister for Justice Gunnar Strommer said in a press release. “This is particularly true in Sweden. Effective judicial cooperation is therefore crucial as we step up the fight against cross-border crime.”
US invasion of Panama left enduring scars on victims’ families
Trauma still lingers for Panamanians like Ayola whose families died during the invasion, though the National Mourning Day, which was established last March and falls on Dec. 20 each year, offered a welcome occasion to mourn the loss of hundreds of lives.
Chinese Pipa X Egyptian Oud: Chordophones Play in Harmony
From the oud to the pipa, the development not only exemplifies an artistic creation and a cultural convergence, but also brings forth new ideas while keeping traditions alive for future expectations.
UN envoy urges international support for Libya
Bathily made the remarks after attending a consultative meeting of the Arab foreign ministers on Sunday in the Libyan capital Tripoli, during which issues of common concern were discussed.
Egypt welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group since COVID-19 outbreak
During a welcoming ceremony for the Chinese tourist group at Cairo International Airport, Egyptian Deputy Minister for Tourism and Antiquities Ghada Shalaby welcomed the Chinese tourists, expressing aspiration to see more Chinese tourist groups.
32 peacekeepers killed in malicious attacks in 2022: UN Staff Union
Among the 32 fatalities were 28 military and 4 police personnel, including a woman police officer, said the Staff Union in a press release.
UN peacekeepers warn against sensitive activities on Lebanese-Israeli borders
The UN agency’s spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said that “UNIFIL peacekeepers are on the ground at the works site to monitor if there is any violation of the Blue Line, reduce tension and prevent misunderstandings.”
US partisan standoff over debt ceiling poses risk of default, higher inflation
After her department’s “extraordinary measures” are exhausted, the United States could experience a downgrading of its debt as a result of Congress failing to raise the debt ceiling, Yellen told CNN.
Global economy facing “turning point” amid challenges
Under the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” the WEF’s 2023 annual meeting concluded here on Friday. The gathering came amid unprecedented global challenges such as high inflation, an energy crisis, climate change and geopolitical conflict.
Over 60 women, children kidnapped in Burkina Faso set free by army
The 66 victims, including four babies, were kidnapped on Jan. 12-13 by unidentified armed men near the region’s Arbinda town.
Six fallacies and truths about China’s epidemic control
However, some Western media ignore the facts, choosing instead to apply double standard and even spread misinformation, while making unwarranted accusations against China’s epidemic fight, confusing the public and misleading the world as a consequence. However, in the face of facts and data, these lies are evident and untenable.
2nd anniversary of “Capitol riot” US democracy fails with deepening political polarization
The United States is embarrassed by a prolonged House speakership election that has paralyzed the new Congress with scars left by the Capitol riot stinging even more on the second anniversary. “It’s embarrassing,” US President Joe Biden said earlier this week of the House’s repeated failure to elect a new speaker while stressing that the …
Egypt’s famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists constitute a large percentage of buyers … They would spend a lot on buying antiques and gifts
Logos Hope: World’s largest floating book fair welcomes Egyptian book lovers at Port Said port
It is the first destination for Logos Hope in 2023, but not the first time for the ship to visit Egypt, for the floating book fair had a successful spell in Egypt in 2010.
The bubble of prejudice versus the light of hope in China’s COVID fight
In the eyes of some Westerners, the word “delicacy” represents numerous possibilities and considerable diversity: spaghetti, Kung Pao Chicken, tacos, and French fries, among others. Yet they refuse to accept the similar possibilities and potential for diversity embedded in the word “anti-pandemic.” Chances are, these people are the same ones who reject the fact that …
At least 10 killed in twin bombings in central Somalia
Mahas District Commissioner Mumin Mohamed Halane said the attack targeted houses where government officials leading anti-terror operations in the Hiran region were staying, but only soldiers were inside at the time of the bombing.
1,088 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week
The rescued migrants included 1,241 women and 776 children, it added.
Israeli minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque triggers furious backlash in Mideast
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesman of the Palestinian presidency, slammed Ben-Gvir’s visit to Al-Aqsa, the first by an Israeli minister in nearly five years, as “a challenge to the Palestinian people, the Arab nation, and the international community.”
Strikes in Britain fueled by high inflation, take huge economic toll
The first week of 2023 is marked by further strikes as workers of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union began their two 48-hour strikes from Tuesday and Friday and the train employees’ union Aslef has called strike for Thursday. Passengers, including those returning to work after the festive break, were warned to expect significant disruption as only a limited number of trains will run.
Libyan government ready to hold elections in 2023: PM
“The Government of National Unity and the National Elections Commission are fully prepared to hold the national elections in Libya,” Dbeibah said during a cabinet meeting.
Egyptians share good wishes for New Year after volatile 2022
“I hope it will be a year of well-being and peace for the region and the entire world. I also hope our businesses will flourish again,” said Mohamed Saleh, owner of a restaurant in the Al-Hussein neighborhood near Khan El-Khalili bazaar in the Egyptian capital Cairo.
World leaders extend New Year greetings, hoping for peace, prosperity
“I congratulate the great people of Egypt and the peoples of the whole world on the new year. I pray to God Almighty that it be a year of prosperity, love and peace and that we continue our work in building the future of Egypt with a spirit of challenge, persistence and determination, and that peace prevails among the peoples of the whole world. Happy New Year,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi tweeted on Saturday.
Egypt strives to maintain economic stability amid high inflation, currency devaluation
As the most populous Arab country and one of the world’s largest importers of wheat, Egypt’s economy has been particularly overshadowed by soaring global commodity prices since the conflict’s breakout in February 2022.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s advance
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 170.62 points, or 0.65 percent, from Friday to close the day at 26,405.87.
Powerful winter storm continues sweeping across US, death toll exceeds 30
At least 35 people died in weather-related incidents as of Sunday evening, the report said.
Israeli gov’t wants to replace two-state solution with annexation, settlement: Palestinian official
Ahmad Majdalani, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee, told “Voice of Palestine” that the peace process and the option of the two-state solution “are no longer on the agenda of the new Israeli government.”