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Russian warplanes target IS positions in eastern Syria

On July 7, IS militants launched attacks on Syrian army positions in…

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Egypt denounces Houthi missile attacks on Saudi territory

Such attacks will lead to further escalation in Yemen, says Egypt’s Foreign…

Daily News Egypt

Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59

Thousands of South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute…

Xinhua

5 IS suicide bombers, 2 security members killed near Baghdad

Iraqi force affiliated with the intelligence service surrounded an IS hideout housing…

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Nigerian military airstrikes kill scores of gunmen in NW region

Nigerian military spokesman said the operation was one of the multiple military…

Xinhua

3 killed, 74 injured in two-day Mali protests

Mali president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dissolves constitutional court to ease tensions

Xinhua

Tanzania’s ruling party endorses Magufuli as candidate for October poll

Magufuli, who is seeking to be re-elected for a second and final…

Xinhua

DR Congo justice minister officially resigns

This resignation follows his arrest two weeks ago in DR Congo capital…

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Tehran denies US seizure of Iranian arms on way to Houthis in Yemen

Trump’s administration has been pushing UN to strengthen arms embargo on Iran

Daily News Egypt

Ethiopia’s Nile Dam: Myths and Facts

Daily News Egypt debunks unreliable information circulating on media about GERD

Mohamed Samir