Central African Republic elections to test its peacebuilding achievements

Central African Republic government accused Francois Bozize, the former head of state whose presidential candidacy was invalidated, of an "attempted coup"

Xinhua

UK records another 34,693 coronavirus cases, 210 deaths

To bring life back to normal, countries such as Britain, China, Germany, Russia and the US are racing against time to develop coronavirus vaccines.

Xinhua

Egypt’s Al-Sisi, DR Congo President address regional, African issues 

Egypt will continue its developmental efforts in The Democratic Republic of the Congo, says Egyptian President

Daily News Egypt

EGP 5.8bn for extending development beyond narrow valley of Nile

Public funds of EGP 1.5bn allocated to housing projects in New Valley governorate in 2020/21 plan: Minister of Planning Hala El-Said

Daily News Egypt

Higher Education Ministry denies rumours of study suspension, exam postponement

Universities, institutes across Egypt will continue providing on-site lectures, with exams taking place at scheduled dates

Daily News Egypt

Severe fog grips several areas in Egypt until 2020 end

Weather over New Year will be relatively stable despite fog, says Meteorological Authority official

Daily News Egypt

Africa CDC: Coronavirus cases pass 2.62m as death toll hits 61,954

South Africa currently has the most coronavirus cases, which hit 983,359. The country also has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths at 26,276

Xinhua

2 killed, 8 inured in explosion near football ground in SW Pakistan

Police sources from Pakistan southwestern Balochistan province said that explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive device planted on a motorbike

Xinhua

Egypt’s daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 amid fears of further surge 

Five strains of virus have developed in Egypt since start of pandemic

Daily News Egypt

NBE, Banque Misr cut monthly return on savings certificates by 1%

Both banks cancel savings certificates with quarterly return

Hossam Mounir