Veteran Egyptian screenwriter Wahid Hamed passes away at 76
Two of Wahid Hamed films were selected for list of best 100 Egyptian films in 20th Century; ‘Al-Laab Maa al-Kobar’ (Playing with Giants, 1991) and ‘Al-Baree’ (The Innocent, 1985)
Egypt postpones first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19
Egypt postponed, on Thursday, the first semester exams until after winter break due to COVID-19, with study in schools and universities continuing remotely until the end of the semester.
Egypt extends reconciliation over building violations until March 2021
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has extended the period of receiving reconciliation requests over construction violations until March 2021. Once the period comes to an end, the Reconciliation Law on…
Egypt reviews international institutions’ positive evaluation of local economy amid COVID-19
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development on Thursday issued a report that monitors international institutions' positive evaluation of the performance of the Egyptian economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Defying COVID-19 ban, people took to Alexandria’s streets to celebrate NYE
Videos circulated on Social Media showing scores of people gathered on Alexandria’s iconic Stanley Bridge to mark the end of 2020 amid COVID-19
Rebels kill 26 civilians on New Year’s Eve in eastern DR Congo
Since last week, the Ugandan rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have carried out several attacks in Beni, North Kivu province, in east DR Congo
Egyptians celebrate New Year at home as coronavirus cases spike
Egypt has witnessed a sudden spike in virus infections in recent weeks. It reported 1,418 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, raising the total to 138,062
Sudan says its army not go beyond international border with Ethiopia
Sudan Sovereign Council Chairperson Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan says country keen to address the issue of violations by Ethiopian farmers on Sudanese lands
Nigeria’s army kills scores of Boko Haram militants in airstrikes
Boko Haram group has been trying to establish an Islamist state in northeastern Nigeria since 2009. The group also extended attacks to Lake Chad Basin
Saudi-led coalition strikes targets at Yemen capital after Aden attack blamed on Houthis
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa, on Thursday, in retaliation for an attack on the Aden Airport as the Riyadh-backed government arrived there.