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Egypt hearts The Donald: Support for Donald Trump among Egypt’s “anti-Islamist establishment” remains strong, writes Rick Lyman for The New York Times. “On the street, long-simmering anti-American sentiment seemed to fuel a more subdued attitude toward the new president,” he says. He also notes Al-Ahram columnist Hany Assal’s critical remarks, accusing democratic liberals that oppose […]
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Events driven by climate change already hitting Alexandria
Many of the cafes and businesses on the Alexandrian coast have begun adjusting to extreme weather without making the link to climate change, Ruth Michaelson writes for The Guardian. “The coastal waters are inching closer to buildings and flooded ancient structures, including the Greco-Roman tombs at Anfushi. Seawater seeping into the groundwater has also made […]
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Egypt to mediate “political dialogue” between Libya’s rival factions
Egypt is looking to bring the leaders of Libya’s rival factions together for a sit-down that can help them find a diplomatic solution to “chart a joint vision for the country,” according to a report from The Associated Press. Cairo will be hosting talks between the national accord government’s leader Fayez Al Seraj and the […]
Posted inOn Deadline
Pharma crisis showed minister’s lack of crisis management capabilities
The pharma crisis and the ensuing hike in meds prices was mishandled by Health Minister Ahmed Rady, raising questions about his competence and crisis management capabilities, Mohamed Salah El Badry writes in a column penned for El Watan. El Badry says that Rady mishandled the situation from the get-go, by initially denying there were any […]
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Obama’s mixed human rights legacy
Former US President Barack Obama has left a “shaky” human rights legacy of indecisive policies, Kenneth Roth argues for Foreign Policy. The Obama administration, he suggests, was not firm enough in its actions (or reactions) to create a lasting impact, leaving many in fear that the Donald Trump administration could easily reverse any progress Obama […]
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Egypt moves on to AFCON quarter-finals with last-minute 1-0 victory against Uganda
Egypt’s first goal in the African Cup of Nations: Abdallah El Said secured a last minute victory for Egypt in last night’s game against Uganda, taking the team through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations and pushing their opponents out of the running. Ahram Online’s Hatem Maher describes the game “as largely […]
Posted inDiplomacy + Foreign Trade
El Sisi meets Canadian parliamentary delegation to discuss boosting relations
Egypt is keen on reshaping its religious discourse and eradicating radical thought, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi told members of the Canadian Senate and House of Commons during a meeting on Saturday, according to AMAY.
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Egypt signing protocol with UAE to prevent double taxation, tax evasion
Egypt is signing a cooperation protocol with the UAE this week to prevent double taxation and curb tax evasion, Deputy Finance Minister Amr El Monayer told Al Masry Al Youm.
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Total to begin drilling onshore Egypt block soon
France’s Total will begin drilling in block 2 in onshore Egypt, which is managed in a 50/50 partnership with BP, MENA President for Exploration and Production Stephane Michel told Reuters. Drilling will start as soon as a rig currently being used by BP on another block is available. The company is also preparing to drill […]
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61 gas shipments in 1H17 - EGAS
The first half of 2017 will see Egypt importing 61 liquefied gas shipments, with that number set to drop to 25 during 2H17, Al Shorouk reported EGAS chief Mohamed El Masry as saying. This comes as Egypt is looking to increase its production of natural gas to 5.3 bcf/d in FY2017-18, a source at EGAS […]