Al-Sharaa named president for Syria’s transitional period, 2012 Constitution suspended
DAMASCUS, Syria – The new Syrian administration appointed Ahmed Al-Sharaa as the country’s head of state during a transitional phase, and suspended the current constitution, it was announced Wednesday. The spokesperson for the military operations administration, Hasan Abdel Ghani, stated,
President Al-Sisi Praises Trump’s Commitment to Middle East Peace, Calls for Ceasefire and Stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering commitment to achieving peace in the Middle East, emphasizing the critical need for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a strong endorsement of former U.S. President Donald
Abdelatty rejects plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza in call with Rubio
Egypt has firmly rejected any plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated this opposition during a late Tuesday phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasising the Palestinians’ right to remain on
Egypt highlights human rights progress at UN review
Egypt presented its human rights record at the Universal Periodic Review session at the International Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Head of the Supreme Permanent Committee for Human Rights, led the
Northern Gaza residents return home following new agreement
Residents of northern Gaza began returning to their homes on Monday morning after Qatar announced a new agreement between Hamas and Israel. Under the deal, displaced Palestinians are allowed to return, starting Monday, in exchange for the release of Israeli
Egypt, Bahrain discuss strengthening health sector cooperation, expertise exchange
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met with Jalila bint Sayed Jawad, Bahrain’s Minister of Health, to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation and sharing expertise in the health sector. The meeting took place
Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with UN IOM, ILO, ITU heads in Geneva
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with the heads of three United Nations agencies in Geneva on Monday, discussing issues ranging from migration management to digital transformation and labour standards. His meetings included sessions with Amy Pope, Director-General of the
France’s troop withdrawal from Côte d’Ivoire: Turning point in Franco-African relations?
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara announced in his January 2025 New Year’s speech the withdrawal of French troops from the country by 2025. This announcement, according to the Pan-African non-profit policy research organisation African Narratives, marks a significant turning point
Egypt reasserts commitment to two-state solution amidst Trump’s Gaza proposal
Egypt has reiterated its unwavering commitment to a political settlement for the Palestinian issue, highlighting its central role in regional stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday emphasising that protracted delays in resolving the conflict,
East Africa faces food insecurity, economic challenges despite growth: African Narratives
East Africa continues to lead the continent in economic growth rates, yet faces persistent challenges in poverty reduction and food security, according to a new report published Sunday by African Narratives for Strategic Studies. While economic growth shows improvement and