IMF welcomes Egypt’s $1.9bn state-owned asset sales
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the Egyptian government's announcement of signing $1.9bn deals to sell equity stakes in state-owned entities. The Egyptian government announced on Sunday that it…
Al-Sisi calls for enhancing African industry to engage in global value-added chains
Our continent is most affected of climate change and its effects: Al-Sisi
Talaat Moustafa Group signs agreement with Savills for asset and facility management of “The Strip” project
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has signed an agreement with Savills, a British real estate services company, to provide asset and facility management consulting services and exclusive leasing services for "The…
UN general assembly president emphasizes need for sustainable tourism
The UN General Assembly president underscored the importance of sustainable tourism during a side event held Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).…
African Union unveils comprehensive plan for education in Africa for 2024
The African Union has outlined its educational program for 2024 amid a biting shortage of 17 million teachers in Africa. Mohamed Belhocine, the AU commissioner for Education, Science, Technology,…
Tunisian president vows to curb rising illegal migration challenge
Tunisian President Kais Saied has reiterated his readiness to curb the rising illegal migration problem in the country. In a statement released by the Tunisian Presidency on late Friday,…
AU, UN launch initiative to boost peaceful transitions in Africa
An initiative aimed at promoting peaceful transfer of power in Africa, avert coups and turmoil was launched Saturday by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has declared aspartame may be a possible carcinogenic hazard to humans.…
Cairo summit drives Sudan’s neighbours toward unified stance on ending conflict
A high-profile summit that brought together Sudan's seven neighbouring countries reached a comprehensive effort that has the potential to succeed in resolving the deepening conflict in the African country, according…
Cairo’s ambassador to Rome briefs Italian Senate on Egyptian efforts to prevent illegal migration
Egypt's ambassador to Rome, Bassam Rady, has delivered a speech to the Italian Senate explaining Egypt's successful efforts since 2016 to prevent illegal migration. Rady stressed that those who infiltrate…