Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
Parliament members deny distributing ration boxes to voters
First, second day of constitutional amendments witnessed high turnout
Referendum stirs online feud, polarisation among users
Hashtags circulated among users urging citizens to participate in referendum
Moderate turnout at Zamalek, Downtown polling stations
‘I do it for Al-Sisi to allow him to complete his achievements,” say president’s supporters
Low turnout in 2 days of constitutional referendum in Europe, North America
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait have highest turnout
What Egyptians think about constitutional referendum?
Polling stations across Egypt opened their doors early Saturday for citizens to express their opinions regarding the constitutional amendments, whether by yes or no. The dates of referendum were announced on Wednesday. Egyptians abroad started voting on Friday and will continue until Sunday. If the amendments receive a “yes” vote, they will immediately go into …
Moderate voter turnout in Dakahlia, Qena in first day of referendum
Women, seniors in excess, rallies in Mansoura calling for voters
Above average turnout in Cairo, celebratory atmosphere in most polling stations
Since early Saturday, the first day of the referendum on amendments to the country’s 2014 Constitution, the vicinity of several schools in the middle class neighbourhood of Ain Shams witnessed a celebratory atmosphere as campaigners and individuals affiliated with the election committees used DJs and nationalist songs to attract voters. Polling stations all over …
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Egypt votes on constitutional amendments
Above average turnout across the country, while Al-Sisi, ministers, Azhar Grand Imam cast their votes
No days off during constitutional amendments referendum: Cabinet
Officials called on media websites to seek accuracy before publishing baseless news
Egyptians to vote on constitutional amendments next Sunday
Expats to head to polls on 19-21 April, while locals will vote on 20-22 April
Abdel Aty represents Egypt in Egyptian-Dutch Water Council meeting
Dutch experts conducted numerous water studies in Egypt
Fouad discusses launching environmental alliance with UK ambassador
Alliance will be officially announced by UN Secretary-General in September
Egyptian community in US will be voting “yes” on constitutional amendments
New York- The Egyptian community in the United States expressed its support to the constitutional amendments, describing the step as “a necessity for the continuation of the development process started by President Al-Sisi.” Members of the community who attended the conference held by the Egyptian American Entrepreneurship Association last week in New Jersey that they will …
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Two refereed to Mufti for death penalty over Helwan Church attack
Attack occurred in 2017 killing 10 people
Al-Sisi inspects Naguib Military Base with ministers, commanders
President checks inspection’s procedures, fighting efficiency at base
Parliament approves constitutional amendments allowing Al-Sisi extra term till 2030
President shall appoint heads of judicial authorities, number of MPs reduced to 450 with at least 25% of seats allocated for women
US bolsters security for Ilhan Omar after ‘dangerous’ Trump video
US president published video intertwining images of speech by Omar, 9/11 attacks
Ministry of Health denies halting postgraduate medical training
Third phase of ‘100 Million Health’ initiative screened about 17.3 million people
Al-Sisi discusses military cooperation with Portuguese defence minister
Meeting discusses combating terrorism, illegal migration across Mediterranean
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New weapons used in Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint military exercise ‘Medusa 8’
Egypt started on Sunday a joint military exercise with the Greek and Cypriot air and naval forces, called ‘Medusa 8,’ in the Mediterranean Sea, the military spokesperson Tamer El Refaie said in a statement. The Egyptian army is participating in the exercise with some new weapons such as the Mistral-class Landing Helicopter Dock, named Anwar …
Al-Sisi, Merkel discuss updates on Sudan, Libya
Conversation also deals with issues of common interest
Al-Sisi receives Haftar, vows support to LNA’s counterterrorism operations
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, where he asserted Egypt’s support for Libya’s ongoing onslaught in Tripoli. Forces affiliated with Haftar have engaged in violent clashes with militants in the outskirts of Tripoli since last week. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the …
Current president shall be allowed to run for one more 6-year term ending 2030: Parliament
Parliament to hold final voting session on constitutional amendments on Tuesday
Abdel Aty launches 2nd CWW under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
Water sector top priority for both EU, Egypt, says EU ambassador
Ministry of Immigration seeks to connect 2nd, 3rd generation of Egyptian expats to their home country: Nabila Makram
The Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram, said that president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi created a positive image of the Egyptian state, regarding religious tolerance, and rights of Copts, explaining that her ministry seeks to connect with the second or third generations of Egyptian expats. Makram’s statements came during Egypt’s international technology innovation …
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Al-Azhar condemns racist chants against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
The leading Sunni institution Al-Azhar has condemned reported racist chants by the British Chelsea fans against Liverpool’s Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah. The institution’s observatory for countering extremism said in a statement on Friday that the “racial excesses are a dangerous indicator, demonstrating that extremist practices do not stop at the level of hatred of Muslims …
Irrigation Ministry, EU hold preparatory meeting for 2nd CWW
CWW will be held in October under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
Al-Azhar professor dismissed over ‘indecency’
Professor asked students to take off trousers in to get full grade
Cairo looks forward to fostering political, economic ties with Abidjan: Al-Sisi
President ended his African tour with visiting Ivory Coast
Police forces foil militant attack in South Sinai’s Ayon Moussa
Two militants killed in action; IS Sinai Province claims attack