AU expresses deep concern over increasing cyber threats
The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing cyber threats and attacks in Africa and beyond. The statement was made by the AU's Peace and…
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president
Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president" next Monday before the Constitutional Court at the presidency, announced Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, spokesperson of the Committee for the…
Egypt’s Mediterranean city gains global fame in shipbuilding
In Egypt's northern coastal city of Ezbet al-Borg, where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of shipbuilding workers were busy putting the final touches on a luxurious tourist…
Ben Ezra Synagogue: Oldest Jewish temple in Egypt opened after restoration
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Thursday opened Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in the country after undergoing restoration work, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in…
El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant: Egypt permits construction of plant’s final unit
Egypt's nuclear regulatory authority granted on Wednesday permission to establish the fourth and final unit at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, with a generating capacity equivalent to 1200 megawatts. …
Music school gives underprivileged youth in Cairo a chance to succeed
"Our main goal is to help students study music and find suitable jobs with good salaries for the graduates," said Ashraf Kenawy, general manager of the DAR.
Niger’s junta instructs police to expel French ambassador
Niger's police has been instructed to proceed the expulsion of French Ambassador to the country Sylvain Itte, after the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum granted to him, said an official…
African campaigners call for shift to climate-resilient livestock systems
The rapid shift toward regenerative and climate-resilient livestock farming systems will be key to rescuing Africa's pastoralist communities from climatic shocks, campaigners said on Thursday ahead of the Africa Climate…
Rwanda president retires 12 generals, 80 senior officers from army
Rwanda President Paul Kagame on Wednesday retired and hundreds of troops including a dozen generals and more than 80 senior officers from the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), in a major…
Kenya says needs $229m for drought mitigation
Kenya requires 33.29 billion shillings (about $229m) for drought mitigation in arid areas, where some 2.8 million people are still facing hunger, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said on…