africa
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
World
December 4, 2018
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
They were promised a “peace diamond” dividend in the Sierra Leone village of Koryardu after the stone they handed…
Egypt’s government sets outlines for presidential initiative to train African youth
Egypt
December 2, 2018
Egypt’s government sets outlines for presidential initiative to train African youth
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting with the Minister of Planning and Administrative Reform Hala al-Saed, and Executive…
UN condemns spate of ‘brutal’ sexual attacks in South Sudan
World
December 2, 2018
UN condemns spate of ‘brutal’ sexual attacks in South Sudan
JUBA (Reuters) – The United Nations condemned on Sunday a wave of “brutal” sexual attacks on women and girls…
Sisi launches Egyptian-African app startup initiative
Technology
November 26, 2018
Sisi launches Egyptian-African app startup initiative
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has launched a mass initiative in app and video game development on Monday, aiming…
22 dead, scores feared drowned after Uganda boat sinks
World
November 25, 2018
22 dead, scores feared drowned after Uganda boat sinks
Twenty-two people have died and more than 60 are feared drowned after a pleasure boat sank on Lake Victoria,…
Egypt calls for allocating 2 African seats in UN Security Council
Egypt
November 22, 2018
Egypt calls for allocating 2 African seats in UN Security Council
Egypt’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohamed Edris called for lifting the historic injustices on Africa, by…
EgyptAir announces 35% discount on tickets to Africa, Brussels
Travel
November 15, 2018
EgyptAir announces 35% discount on tickets to Africa, Brussels
EgyptAir has launched its latest promotions on various destinations at competitive prices, including a 35 percent discount on tickets to…
Ebola outbreak worst in history of Democratic Republic of Congo
World
November 12, 2018
Ebola outbreak worst in history of Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the worst Ebola outbreak in the country’s history, according to officials. More…
Egypt ranks first in Africa in fish farming: official
Business
November 12, 2018
Egypt ranks first in Africa in fish farming: official
Egypt has become the first Africa country in fish farming projects, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture for livestock and poultry…
10 decisions by Sisi at conclusion of World Youth Forum
Egypt
November 7, 2018
10 decisions by Sisi at conclusion of World Youth Forum
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Tuesday evening 10 decisions at the end of the World Youth Forum that…