S. African president tightens COVID-19 lockdown as cases surge
South African president said a country-wide curfew would be extended from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Businesses such as restaurants and bars would all close at 8 p.m.
Coronavirus in Africa: Total cases pass 2.66m, death toll exceeds 62,799
The most affected countries by coronavirus in Africa include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and Ethiopia, respectively, according to the Africa CDC
3 dead in knife attack in Russia’s Chechnya
The offenders, identified as Khasan and Hussein, were brothers from the Russian Republic of Ingushetia, and they moved to Chechnya in 2012
Egyptian, Libyan foreign ministers discuss mutual cooperation
For first time in six years, an Egyptian delegation headed by Undersecretary of the General Intelligence Service Ayman Badie visited Libyan capital Tripoli
President Al-Sisi concludes 6th session of Egyptian parliament
On 16 December, Egyptian Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel Aal concluded the session, which witnessed the discussion of a number of international agreements
Al-Sisi, Rosatom chief review implementation progress of Dabaa nuclear plant
The Dabaa nuclear power plant is being built in Egypt's North Coast in cooperation with Russian energy giant Rosatom, with 4.8GW capactiy
Senior Serbian diplomats visit Red Sea protected areas
Visit took place as part of eco-tourism initiative, Eco Egypt which aims to support ecotourism and natural reserves, whilst raising environmental awareness
Chief-of-Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces hails combat readiness in North Sinai
Chief-of-Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid called on troops to apply preventive measures against COVID-19
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister reviews water cooperation with African countries
As part of cooperation with African countries, Egypt has technically supported establishment of hydraulic research laboratory in Ethiopia
Egypt, Japan Foreign Ministers tackle bilateral relations, regional issues
The meeting also tackled advancing bilateral economic, investment, and commercial relations, especially since Japan is Egypt’s largest development partner
