South Sudan rivals are warmongers, mediators say
The comments came just hours before Kiir and Machar were set to hold a rare face-to-face meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Suspected jihadists seize Iraq’s Nineveh province
Military units first withdrew from the city’s east, heading to its west, and then began leaving the city, along with thousands of residents, he said.
Water should be subject of cooperation, not contention: Al-Sisi
President tells Ethiopia’s foreign minister that constructive dialogue is the best way to achieve mutual understanding
Art exhibition celebrates Egypt-obsessed mystic
Belgian artist profiles American mystic and jazz pioneer Sun Ra with collection of album covers, video and sound installations
Writing society aims to globalise Egyptian literature
Forgotten Writers Project seeks to motivate writers to address under-covered topics through international competitions
Social media campaign protests mandatory military service
Egyptians pose with signs opposing a 150-year-old law that requires all Egyptian men to spend two years in the military
Hopes and fears: Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
By Sanam Naraghi Anderlini Ahead of tomorrow's Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini questions the presence of government officials from countries with dubious track records,…
Sisi’s ideal first decision: Release the detained youth
By Emad Al-Din Hussein Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was sworn in Sunday and has officially become the country’s president. All eyes have turned to him to pull Egypt…
Will Brazil win the World Cup?
By Dr César Chelala When Diego Maradona was asked in 1998 who would win that year’s football World Cup being played in France, he said: “Countries organise the World Cup to win…
Al-Sisi vows not to allow ‘parallel leadership’ to challenge the state
Egypt's president pledges to establish peace and security, spearhead economic, social and cultural development and fight corruption
