Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and is home to around 30 million Catholics, roughly 14% of the country’s population. President Bola Tinubu, who is Muslim, said Pope Francis was “a steadfast advocate for the developing world.” “He challenged the powerful to act with justice, called …
Read More »Francis was a revered figure in war-battered Gaza
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo In the past year and a half of war, Francis became increasingly outspoken in his criticism of the Israeli military’s harsh tactics. A month into the war, he urged an investigation into whether Israel’s war amounted to genocide — a charge Israel vehemently denies. In December, Francis expressed his …
Read More »Live updates: Vatican says Pope Francis died after cerebral stroke
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Cause of death: The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. The death was confirmed Monday by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the head of the Vatican’s health department. Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had …
Read More »Turkish investments in Africa stand currently at US$10 billion
Wagdy Abdelaziz Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade, Republic of Türkiye, has stressed that his country attaches great importance to strengthening international trade partnerships in light of the current global economic challenges. He pointed out that Turkiye seeks to establish new frameworks of cooperation based on transparency and reducing …
Read More »Economic effects of tightening immigration and refugee policies
When destination countries tighten migration and refugee policies, it has economic ripple effects elsewhere. Migration has always been an integral part of humanity’s history and success. As of last year, more than 300 million people had legally relocated in search of greater opportunity—as migrants—or to escape conflict or natural disaster—as …
Read More »Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO troops were in the final weeks of …
Read More »Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unilateral actions, unify institutions, and restore stability.” Nevertheless, …
Read More »Egypt’s Gateway Open to Turkish Investors
Wagdy Abdelaziz Asian Ambassadors’ Group hold a meeting at the Turkish Ambassador’s residence, with the participation of Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed kouhk. Ambassadors from 15 Asian countries attended the meeting, with Finance Minister Ahmed Koujk serving as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. Finance Minister Ahmed Koujk noted the …
Read More »Turkey and Italy Activate NATO Contact Point with Egypt
Wagdy Abdel aziz Today, the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Cairo, which serves as NATO’s contact point in Egypt in conjunction with the Italian Embassy, gave a presentation on the NATO Secretariat and opportunities for cooperation between Egypt and NATO. Turkish Ambassador to Cairo, Salih Mutlu Şen, highlighted …
Read More »Kenya: Belgian nationals plead guilty to smuggling protected ants
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Four suspects, including three foreign nationals pleaded guilty to a charge of trafficking of trafficking highly sought-after ants out of Kenya The men – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan were arraigned in court Tuesday They were arrested at the international airport in Nairobi for the …
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