Africa coronavirus cases surge to 1.02m, death toll records 22,491
The Southern Africa region is the most affected area in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases, followed by Northern Africa and Western Africa regions
8 injured, 7 vehicles burned in traffic collision on Cairo Ring Road
No fatalities were reported in accident, with injured transferred directly to hospital
EBRD approves $50m loan for Gulf of Suez wind farm
The plant is to be located in the Gulf of Suez, approximately 40 km north-west of Ras Ghareb.
On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan hopes for peace, world free of nuclear weapons: Ambassador Noke
Japanese ambassador sends his condolences to Lebanon over blast that rocked Beirut last Tuesday
Egypt allocates EGP 258.5bn to health sector in 2020/21 budget
Allocations for pre-university education sector come to EGP 241.6bn, higher education EGP 122bn, and scientific research EGP 60.4bn
Lower COVID-19 infections does not mean prevention measures stop: PM Madbouly
During a cabinet meeting, Madbouly hailed the significant efforts made by the Egyptian government to ensure the secondary school leaving exams (Thanaweyya Amma) were still held, despite the pandemic.
CBE allows banks to acquire uncapped stakes in payment companies
Banks to provide full data on the company to which they are contributing more than 5% of issued capital
Suicide bombing in Somalia kills 8, injures 14
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but al-Qaida allied terrorist group, al-Shabab, has staged such attacks in Somalia in the past
Champions League make or break for Barca, Setien on Saturday
Barca go into the game after disappointing in the return to football in La Liga, which saw a 2-point lead over Real Madrid turn into a five point deficit
Death toll rises to 154 in Beirut explosions
20% of Beirut 5,000 injuries need hospitalization while serious cases have reached 120 as shattered glasses caused severe injuries that required surgeries
