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Al-Sisi’s speech leaves divided opinions on state leadership

Al-Sisi’s speech was broadcast live on local TV channels. Broadcasting was interrupted…

Amira El-Fekki

‘Don’t talk about it’: Al-Sisi on Red Sea islands

President reaffirms Saudi sovereignty over Tiran and Sanafir islands, claiming that public…

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7,420 civilians tried in Egyptian military courts since October 2014: HRW

The report said most of the defendants were sentenced after mass trials,…

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US ready to replace ‘hundreds’ of MFO troops in Sinai with remote monitoring system

The suggestion was discussed with Egyptian and Israeli officials

Daily News Egypt

Egyptian hijacker requests asylum in Cyprus, halts extradition

“Cyprus has full authority over suspect’s fate,” says expert in law

Amira El-Fekki

Egypt committed to boosting economic cooperation with Lebanon

Current efforts should focus on achieving national unity in Lebanon, says Al-Sisi

Ahmed Abbas

Al-Sisi meets Burundi foreign minister in Cairo

The duo discussed challenges on the African continent, the Nile Basin agreement,…

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Free Egyptians Party leaders meet Italian MP to discuss Regeni case

"Visit aims at saving diplomatic ties due to Egypt’s poor crisis management,"…

Amira El-Fekki

Supply Ministry tops corruption cases in state institutions: PFORT report

76 cases of corruption reported in March, says Partners for Transparency

Amira El-Fekki

United Group appeals against Ahmed Naji’s prison sentence

The group has provided parliament with a draft law to combat torture

Taha Sakr