President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the adoption of the “Alamein Declaration”, reaffirming the important role of the founding states of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). He also stressed NEPAD’s pivotal role as the continent’s leading development agency and its contribution to implementing Agenda 2063.
Egypt steps up efforts to become regional ICT hub
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy said the next phase would focus on deepening local manufacturing, expanding private-sector partnerships, promoting innovation, developing digital skills and boosting exports to strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional hub for ICT services.
Egypt reaffirms commitment to peaceful dispute resolution
Minister of Justice and Head of the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law Mahmoud Helmy El-Sherif affirmed Egypt’s steadfast position calling for dialogue and peaceful dispute resolution to spare peoples the scourge of wars, based on the belief that respecting the law and protecting rights are the pillars of security, stability, and peace.
Egypt seeks to boost investment co-operation with Tanzania
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly expressed hope that Tanzania’s participation in the “Alamein-Africa Forum” would help expand mutual investment opportunities.
The premier made his remarks during a meeting on Saturday with Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi on the sidelines of the Alamein-Africa Forum, held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
PM Madbouly: Urbanisation can drive Africa’s growth
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that Africa is experiencing one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in the world. He noted that with the urban population of African cities expected to double by 2050, the issue is not merely about addressing the challenge of providing housing, services and infrastructure, but rather represents a historic opportunity to reshape economies and societies and make cities engines of growth, productivity, manufacturing and job creation.
Verstappen claims first pole of season at Bahrain GP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Saturday, proving he remains the master of Sepang’s challenging circuit nine years after his last victory there.
Belgium’s De Bruyne, Tielemans to miss France match
Belgium must do without captain Youri Tielemans and midfield talisman Kevin De Bruyne when they meet France in the Nations League on Monday in a blow to their chances at the Stade de France.
Egyptian rowing sweeps 8 medals in Tunisia
The Egyptian national rowing team achieved outstanding success at the African Rowing Championship in Tunisia, bringing home eight medals: five gold, two silver, and one bronze.
Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil congratulated the team and the Egyptian Rowing Federation for the achievement.
Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv
Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital.
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday as they stepped up demands for action to tackle a mounting housing crisis after government measures were struck down by the opposition.
Russia hits Liberian-flagged ship in Ukraine
Russia has attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports in the Odesa region, killing one person and injuring three, the Ukrainian sea ports administration said on Saturday.
