Egyptian Plane Hijacking not Terrorism-related, Cypriot President
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades told media the hijacked EgyptAir plane A320 which landed at Larnaca airport was not result of a terror-related act. “The hijacking […]
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Libya: Presidency Council Frowns at Tripoli Airspace Closure
The Presidency Council formed under the Libya Political Agreement accused the Tripoli-based government of terrorism and obstruction for not cooperating with the UN-backed Government of […]
Kenya: Phantoms in the Police, Real Brainteaser for Authorities
The issue of ghost workers has been a major problem facing Kenyan government agencies over the past recent months. In the police corps, new reports […]
Egypt: There is no Currency Crisis, Central bank Governor
Governor of the Egyptian Central Bank Tarek Amer in a pre-recorded interview aired on a local television on Saturday denied the existence of a currency […]
Jordan Discusses Jerusalem Camera Installations with Palestinian Authority
Jordanian foreign minister Nasser Judeh arrived in Ramallah for a brief visit on Thursday to discuss the installation of security cameras at Haram al-Sharif. Palestine, […]
Israel: UNHRC Wants Israeli Businesses in West Bank Listed
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution requesting that human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein launch an investigation into the “implications of the […]
Iraq Launches Operation Conquest to Retake Mosul
Iraqi Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, spokesman for the Joint Military Command, said the operation to free Mosul, a town held by the Islamic State since […]
Libya: State of Emergency Declared in Tripoli
A state of emergency has been declared in Tripoli by the capital-based government known as the Government of Salvation ordering the defense and interior ministers […]
Egypt: Cabinet Reshuffle to Revive Battered Economy
Egyptian President Fatah al-Sisi Wednesday made few changes to his cabinet with the appointment of 10 new ministers including those of finance and investment in […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram kill 20,000 in Borno State
Boko Haram insurgency in Borno state (northeast Nigeria) has left about 20,000 deaths with an estimated $5.9 billion worth of damages according to a World […]