🇪🇹 Three passengers killed, seven others wounded in Gambella bus attack in Ethiopia
At least three South Sudanese were killed and seven others severely injured after a passenger bus got ambushed in Gambella, Ethiopia.
The Nuer community chairman in Gambella, John Bang, said the bus was attacked by unknown gunmen in Iteng between the border of Gambella and Akobo.
“The assailants attacked the bus that was carrying passengers from Akobo going to Gambella region. Upon its arrival in the forest, it was surprisingly ambushed by the criminals and all the passengers were in shock and they were just screaming while in the vehicle as the attackers were firing at them,” Bang said.
He said the assailants killed three people, while seven others sustained severe injuries.
“The criminals have wounded three people and killed three people. Amongst the people killed was a nine-year-old girl, two women and an Ethiopian man,” he stated.
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At least three South Sudanese were killed and seven others severely injured after a passenger bus got ambushed in Gambella, Ethiopia.
The Nuer community chairman in Gambella, John Bang, said the bus was attacked by unknown gunmen in Iteng between the border of Gambella and Akobo.
“The assailants attacked the bus that was carrying passengers from Akobo going to Gambella region. Upon its arrival in the forest, it was surprisingly ambushed by the criminals and all the passengers were in shock and they were just screaming while in the vehicle as the attackers were firing at them,” Bang said.
He said the assailants killed three people, while seven others sustained severe injuries.
“The criminals have wounded three people and killed three people. Amongst the people killed was a nine-year-old girl, two women and an Ethiopian man,” he stated.
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🇺🇳🇸🇴 UN warns upcoming heavy rains to trigger cholera outbreak in Somalia
The upcoming heavier-than-normal Gu (April to June) rains in Somalia are expected to trigger cholera outbreaks in areas where the disease has not been observed for years, the UN humanitarian agency warned.
"The outbreak is expected to escalate when the anticipated heavier-than-normal Gu rains start, especially in high-risk districts located along the Shabelle and Juba river basins," the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.
The cholera outbreak is spreading in Somalia, with more than 4,380 cases and 54 associated deaths recorded in 32 districts from Jan. 1 to March 18, according to the UN.
"The outbreak is driven by high levels of malnutrition among children, insufficient access to clean water, open defecation practices, latrines with poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation among communities, among other factors," the OCHA said.
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The upcoming heavier-than-normal Gu (April to June) rains in Somalia are expected to trigger cholera outbreaks in areas where the disease has not been observed for years, the UN humanitarian agency warned.
"The outbreak is expected to escalate when the anticipated heavier-than-normal Gu rains start, especially in high-risk districts located along the Shabelle and Juba river basins," the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.
The cholera outbreak is spreading in Somalia, with more than 4,380 cases and 54 associated deaths recorded in 32 districts from Jan. 1 to March 18, according to the UN.
"The outbreak is driven by high levels of malnutrition among children, insufficient access to clean water, open defecation practices, latrines with poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation among communities, among other factors," the OCHA said.
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🇸🇴 Somalia parliament passes bill allowing President appoint PM
Somalia made significant changes to its constitution on Saturday, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
The amendments, proposed by the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), underwent thorough scrutiny.
One major change establishes a president-appointed prime minister, replacing the previous requirement for parliamentary confidence votes. This adjustment seeks to provide more flexibility in governance, addressing tensions arising from power and resource distribution among clans and regions.
The amended constitution also introduces a five-year term for government bodies, refers to regional state leaders as presidents, and promotes a multi-party system.
However, some political figures, including former presidents and state leaders, oppose these changes, citing concerns about insufficient consensus.
Despite parliamentary approval, the constitution still requires a public referendum to complete Somalia’s transition to a permanent constitutional democracy.
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Somalia made significant changes to its constitution on Saturday, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.
The amendments, proposed by the Independent Constitutional Review and Implementation Commission (ICRIC), underwent thorough scrutiny.
One major change establishes a president-appointed prime minister, replacing the previous requirement for parliamentary confidence votes. This adjustment seeks to provide more flexibility in governance, addressing tensions arising from power and resource distribution among clans and regions.
The amended constitution also introduces a five-year term for government bodies, refers to regional state leaders as presidents, and promotes a multi-party system.
However, some political figures, including former presidents and state leaders, oppose these changes, citing concerns about insufficient consensus.
Despite parliamentary approval, the constitution still requires a public referendum to complete Somalia’s transition to a permanent constitutional democracy.
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🇸🇴 Somalia parliament passes bill allowing President appoint PM Somalia made significant changes to its constitution on Saturday, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister. The amendments, proposed by the Independent…
🇸🇴 Puntland government severs ties with federal government of Somalia over new constitution
In an extraordinary meeting held today in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, the regional government has announced it is severing relations with Somalia’s federal government in Mogadishu.
This drastic move comes after the federal government councils voted to repeal the provisional constitution approved in 2012 and replace it with a new constitution.
The Puntland leadership has repeatedly warned that such an action undermining the federal system would harm national unity and stability. They cite several legal provisions allowing Puntland to reconsider its integration with the central government under such circumstances.
As a result, "Puntland will have its own overall governing authority until a federal system of government with a mutually acceptable Somali constitution subject to a public referendum is established," the statement said.
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In an extraordinary meeting held today in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, the regional government has announced it is severing relations with Somalia’s federal government in Mogadishu.
This drastic move comes after the federal government councils voted to repeal the provisional constitution approved in 2012 and replace it with a new constitution.
The Puntland leadership has repeatedly warned that such an action undermining the federal system would harm national unity and stability. They cite several legal provisions allowing Puntland to reconsider its integration with the central government under such circumstances.
As a result, "Puntland will have its own overall governing authority until a federal system of government with a mutually acceptable Somali constitution subject to a public referendum is established," the statement said.
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🇪🇬 Egypt to receive first tranche of expanded IMF loan next week
Egypt will receive the first tranche of an expanded loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said.
Madbouly did not specify the figure, but the IMF said on Friday the expanded $8 billion financial support program enables the immediate release of $820 million.
The agreement expands a $3 billion, 46-month Extended Fund Facility signed in December 2022 which was put on hold after Egypt did not follow through on pledges to unpeg its currency, speed up the sale of state assets and implement other reforms.
Tourism and shipping are two of Egypt's main sources of foreign exchange.
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Egypt will receive the first tranche of an expanded loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said.
Madbouly did not specify the figure, but the IMF said on Friday the expanded $8 billion financial support program enables the immediate release of $820 million.
The agreement expands a $3 billion, 46-month Extended Fund Facility signed in December 2022 which was put on hold after Egypt did not follow through on pledges to unpeg its currency, speed up the sale of state assets and implement other reforms.
Tourism and shipping are two of Egypt's main sources of foreign exchange.
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🇪🇹🇪🇬 Ethiopia will pay for any impact of GERD on Egypt
Egypt’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Sources Hani Sewilam warned Ethiopia on Wednesday that any harm caused by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to Egypt will come at a cost.
"Any dam constructed along the Nile River affects Egypt. Some impacts are manageable, others are not. Ethiopia will pay for any impact on Egypt one day,” Sewilam said.
Sewilam further asserted Egypt's right to take necessary measures to protect its security if directly threatened by the dam's operation.
In the case of extended drought, which could last for years, GERD would pose risks to Egypt, he explained.
Sewilam noted that previous negotiations primarily addressed this issue, along with drought concerns. He added that this represents the most critical situation Egypt and Sudan could encounter.
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Egypt’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Sources Hani Sewilam warned Ethiopia on Wednesday that any harm caused by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to Egypt will come at a cost.
"Any dam constructed along the Nile River affects Egypt. Some impacts are manageable, others are not. Ethiopia will pay for any impact on Egypt one day,” Sewilam said.
Sewilam further asserted Egypt's right to take necessary measures to protect its security if directly threatened by the dam's operation.
In the case of extended drought, which could last for years, GERD would pose risks to Egypt, he explained.
Sewilam noted that previous negotiations primarily addressed this issue, along with drought concerns. He added that this represents the most critical situation Egypt and Sudan could encounter.
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🇱🇾 Libyan western PM's residence targeted with RPGs, no casualties reported
The residence of Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah was targeted with rocket-propelled grenades on Sunday in an attack that left no casualties, a Libyan minister told.
The minister, who spoke in condition of anonymity, confirmed in a message that the attack only caused some damage. The minister has not disclosed any further details.
Two citizens said they had heard massive explosions near the sea in Tripoli's luxury Hay Andalus neighbourhood, the home to PM Dbeibah's residence.
A citizen said that after the massive explosions were heard, heavy security forces with their vehicles were deployed around the area.
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The residence of Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah was targeted with rocket-propelled grenades on Sunday in an attack that left no casualties, a Libyan minister told.
The minister, who spoke in condition of anonymity, confirmed in a message that the attack only caused some damage. The minister has not disclosed any further details.
Two citizens said they had heard massive explosions near the sea in Tripoli's luxury Hay Andalus neighbourhood, the home to PM Dbeibah's residence.
A citizen said that after the massive explosions were heard, heavy security forces with their vehicles were deployed around the area.
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🇲🇱 Mali political parties request elections after junta shuns transition promise
Political parties in Mali have requested a time frame for presidential elections after the ruling junta failed to organise polls within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy.
Mali has been under military rule since August 2020, the first of eight coups in West and Central Africa over four years, including in its neighbours Burkina Faso and Niger.
Mali's current junta seized power in a second 2021 coup and later promised to take 24 months from March 2022 to restore civilian rule, with a start date of March 26, 2024 and elections in February.
It passed a new electoral law in June 2022, but said in September last year that it would postpone February elections for technical reasons, sparking outrage among political groups.
In a joint statement late on Sunday, some of Mali's main political parties and civil society groups called on authorities to set up an institutional framework for polls as soon as possible.
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Political parties in Mali have requested a time frame for presidential elections after the ruling junta failed to organise polls within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy.
Mali has been under military rule since August 2020, the first of eight coups in West and Central Africa over four years, including in its neighbours Burkina Faso and Niger.
Mali's current junta seized power in a second 2021 coup and later promised to take 24 months from March 2022 to restore civilian rule, with a start date of March 26, 2024 and elections in February.
It passed a new electoral law in June 2022, but said in September last year that it would postpone February elections for technical reasons, sparking outrage among political groups.
In a joint statement late on Sunday, some of Mali's main political parties and civil society groups called on authorities to set up an institutional framework for polls as soon as possible.
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🇸🇴 Somalia receives 1.4 million vials of oral cholera vaccine
Somalia received 1.4 million vials of the oral cholera vaccine worth US$ 2.5 million in a stepped-up effort to stem an outbreak of the disease that has since January infected 4,388 people and claimed 54 lives, two-thirds of them children.
The number of reported cases this year, according to WHO, is three times higher than the average reported in the same period during the last three years.
The vaccines will be distributed to five hotspot districts across the country, with 700,000 vials earmarked for Bossaso in Puntland state which has experienced the highest case fatality rate. The other districts are Daynile, Mahady, Buurhakaba, and Balcad.
In addition to the vaccines, UNICEF is delivering 40 cholera kits for the treatment of about 4,000 people.
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Somalia received 1.4 million vials of the oral cholera vaccine worth US$ 2.5 million in a stepped-up effort to stem an outbreak of the disease that has since January infected 4,388 people and claimed 54 lives, two-thirds of them children.
The number of reported cases this year, according to WHO, is three times higher than the average reported in the same period during the last three years.
The vaccines will be distributed to five hotspot districts across the country, with 700,000 vials earmarked for Bossaso in Puntland state which has experienced the highest case fatality rate. The other districts are Daynile, Mahady, Buurhakaba, and Balcad.
In addition to the vaccines, UNICEF is delivering 40 cholera kits for the treatment of about 4,000 people.
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🇸🇴🇺🇳 Puntland president meets with UN representative, discusses cutting ties with federal government
Puntland president Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland welcomed the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to his office, where they discussed political issues, development, and humanitarian aid.
The meeting was attended by top Puntland officials, including the Vice President, and ministers of interior, planning, health, fisheries, humanitarian affairs, and women and family affairs.
“We discussed how the international community could work closely with Puntland after the decision we announced on Sunday night to cut ties with the Federal Government,” said Deni.
Liang said that their talks covered development programs, promotion of humanitarian aid, issues like malnutrition and cholera, and the stalled process of completing the federal constitution.
Laing added that President Deni promised dialogue with the Federal Government would continue to find an inclusive process, unite the country, and define the powers of the Federal Government and member states.
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Puntland president Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland welcomed the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to his office, where they discussed political issues, development, and humanitarian aid.
The meeting was attended by top Puntland officials, including the Vice President, and ministers of interior, planning, health, fisheries, humanitarian affairs, and women and family affairs.
“We discussed how the international community could work closely with Puntland after the decision we announced on Sunday night to cut ties with the Federal Government,” said Deni.
Liang said that their talks covered development programs, promotion of humanitarian aid, issues like malnutrition and cholera, and the stalled process of completing the federal constitution.
Laing added that President Deni promised dialogue with the Federal Government would continue to find an inclusive process, unite the country, and define the powers of the Federal Government and member states.
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🇪🇹🇰🇪 Ethiopia mulls using Lamu port to import fertiliser
Ethiopia is exploring the possibility of using Lamu port to import fertiliser as part of an effort to expand its port destinations beyond Djibouti, which handles the bulk of its cargo.
Even though the idea to use Lamu was proposed years ago, it has not been used up to this point.
A delegation from Ethiopia has conducted a fact-finding mission on Lamu and Mombasa ports and is optimistic that they will be able to strike a deal with Kenya.
Ethiopian state Minister of Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Denge Boru stated, “The delegation has visited the port and road conditions up to Moyale, whether or not it is suitable for the operation.”
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Ethiopia is exploring the possibility of using Lamu port to import fertiliser as part of an effort to expand its port destinations beyond Djibouti, which handles the bulk of its cargo.
Even though the idea to use Lamu was proposed years ago, it has not been used up to this point.
A delegation from Ethiopia has conducted a fact-finding mission on Lamu and Mombasa ports and is optimistic that they will be able to strike a deal with Kenya.
Ethiopian state Minister of Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Denge Boru stated, “The delegation has visited the port and road conditions up to Moyale, whether or not it is suitable for the operation.”
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🇨🇩 M23 rebels in DRC call for federal system of government
The M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for a federal system of government, sparking angry reactions across the country.
The rebels made the announcement at a meeting that was attended by former members of a political party of former Congolese president Joseph Kabila in the eastern village of Kiwanja.
The meeting by the M23 rebels and a political movement known as the Congo River Alliance was held at a village under their control in the east of the DRC.
The rebels criticized the governance of the DRC and called for a federal system of government.
Their call has been condemned by many Congolese citizens who accuse the M23 rebels of being a proxy of neighboring Rwanda.
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The M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for a federal system of government, sparking angry reactions across the country.
The rebels made the announcement at a meeting that was attended by former members of a political party of former Congolese president Joseph Kabila in the eastern village of Kiwanja.
The meeting by the M23 rebels and a political movement known as the Congo River Alliance was held at a village under their control in the east of the DRC.
The rebels criticized the governance of the DRC and called for a federal system of government.
Their call has been condemned by many Congolese citizens who accuse the M23 rebels of being a proxy of neighboring Rwanda.
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🇷🇼 Kagame endorsed as presidential candidate by seven political parties in Rwanda
Rwanda's president Paul Kagame has been endorsed as candidate by two of the oldest and political parties.
Liberal Party (PL), and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), endorsed the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) candidate Paul Kagame in the July presidential race on Sunday, joining four smaller political parties, which are already in a coalition with the ruling RPF — in endorsing Kagame.
Allied to the ruling party, leaders of the PL and PSD have historically served in different government positions.
Kagame has ruled over Rwanda for decades. He won the presidency in elections in 2003, 2010 and 2017 – with more than 90 percent of the vote.
Rwanda will hold presidential and parliamentary polls on July 15.
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Rwanda's president Paul Kagame has been endorsed as candidate by two of the oldest and political parties.
Liberal Party (PL), and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), endorsed the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) candidate Paul Kagame in the July presidential race on Sunday, joining four smaller political parties, which are already in a coalition with the ruling RPF — in endorsing Kagame.
Allied to the ruling party, leaders of the PL and PSD have historically served in different government positions.
Kagame has ruled over Rwanda for decades. He won the presidency in elections in 2003, 2010 and 2017 – with more than 90 percent of the vote.
Rwanda will hold presidential and parliamentary polls on July 15.
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🇪🇹🇸🇦 Ethiopia to repatriate 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia will repatriate some 70,000 of its nationals living in Saudi Arabia starting early April.
State Minister Birtukan Ayano said the repatriation, the third such programme since 2018, will target “Ethiopians who are in a difficult situation”.
During the announcement last week the minister didn't specify whether the returnees have been living in Saudi Arabia legally.
Regional administrations are expected to ensure the returnees resettle in their native home areas.
According to a government dispatch, repatriation expenses will include flight tickets, temporary holding at transition centres in Addis Ababa and some money to restart life.
Ethiopia currently hosts about 917,000 refugees from neighbouring countries such as Yemen.
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Ethiopia will repatriate some 70,000 of its nationals living in Saudi Arabia starting early April.
State Minister Birtukan Ayano said the repatriation, the third such programme since 2018, will target “Ethiopians who are in a difficult situation”.
During the announcement last week the minister didn't specify whether the returnees have been living in Saudi Arabia legally.
Regional administrations are expected to ensure the returnees resettle in their native home areas.
According to a government dispatch, repatriation expenses will include flight tickets, temporary holding at transition centres in Addis Ababa and some money to restart life.
Ethiopia currently hosts about 917,000 refugees from neighbouring countries such as Yemen.
#Ethiopia #SaudiArabia
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🇹🇿 Power restored in Tanzania after nationwide blackout
Power has been restored in Tanzania after a massive nationwide blackout that affected several islands and most of the mainland on Monday.
The electricity outage struck shortly after 02:00 local time on Monday, privately owned newspaper Daily Citizen reported.
State-run power company Tanesco said the outage was caused by a technical fault at the Kidatu hydroelectric power plant in the east of the country.
Its water intake control equipment was affected.
The fault resulted in large volumes of water entering the systems, causing them to "suddenly shut down to protect themselves", and in turn impacting the national power grid, Tanesco added.
Energy Minister Doto Mashaka Biteko ordered power officials who were on their Easter break to return to work immediately in order to restore power supplies.
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Power has been restored in Tanzania after a massive nationwide blackout that affected several islands and most of the mainland on Monday.
The electricity outage struck shortly after 02:00 local time on Monday, privately owned newspaper Daily Citizen reported.
State-run power company Tanesco said the outage was caused by a technical fault at the Kidatu hydroelectric power plant in the east of the country.
Its water intake control equipment was affected.
The fault resulted in large volumes of water entering the systems, causing them to "suddenly shut down to protect themselves", and in turn impacting the national power grid, Tanesco added.
Energy Minister Doto Mashaka Biteko ordered power officials who were on their Easter break to return to work immediately in order to restore power supplies.
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🇨🇩 Tshisekedi appoints DR Congo's first female PM
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former minister as the country's first ever female prime minister.
Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, replaces Sama Lukonde who resigned in February.
"I know that the task is great and the challenges are immense, but with the support of the president and that of everyone, we will get there," Tuluka said.
Her appointment follows a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed.
The ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress party secured the majority position beating the other 44 parties.
Tuluka is expected to name a new cabinet in the coming weeks.
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The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former minister as the country's first ever female prime minister.
Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, replaces Sama Lukonde who resigned in February.
"I know that the task is great and the challenges are immense, but with the support of the president and that of everyone, we will get there," Tuluka said.
Her appointment follows a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed.
The ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress party secured the majority position beating the other 44 parties.
Tuluka is expected to name a new cabinet in the coming weeks.
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🇪🇬 Egypt's Sisi due to be sworn in for third term
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is due to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term as the country's leader.
He was re-elected in December with an astounding 89.6% of the vote, beating three other candidates
His swearing-in ceremony will be held on Tuesday at the new parliament buildings near the capital, Cairo, partly state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram reported.
Sisi, 69, first became president in 2014, a year after he had led the military's overthrow of his Islamist predecessor Mohammed Morsi.
He is credited with implementing several mega infrastructure projects during his tenure, but has also been criticised for a difficult economy marked by crippling debt and extreme inflation.
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Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is due to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term as the country's leader.
He was re-elected in December with an astounding 89.6% of the vote, beating three other candidates
His swearing-in ceremony will be held on Tuesday at the new parliament buildings near the capital, Cairo, partly state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram reported.
Sisi, 69, first became president in 2014, a year after he had led the military's overthrow of his Islamist predecessor Mohammed Morsi.
He is credited with implementing several mega infrastructure projects during his tenure, but has also been criticised for a difficult economy marked by crippling debt and extreme inflation.
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🌍🇸🇳 African leaders in Senegal for Faye's inauguration
Several African leaders have arrived in Senegal for the inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Faye won last month's delayed elections, securing 54% of the total votes ahead of his main challenger, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba.
On Friday, the country’s constitutional council confirmed him as the winner of the election.
Security has been beefed up around the presidential palace ahead of the swearing-in.
About 15 heads of state are expected to attend the event on Tuesday, including Nigerian President and chair of the heads of state of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, Bola Tinubu.
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki and Ecowas commission President Omar Alieu Touray will also be present, local media report.
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Several African leaders have arrived in Senegal for the inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Faye won last month's delayed elections, securing 54% of the total votes ahead of his main challenger, ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba.
On Friday, the country’s constitutional council confirmed him as the winner of the election.
Security has been beefed up around the presidential palace ahead of the swearing-in.
About 15 heads of state are expected to attend the event on Tuesday, including Nigerian President and chair of the heads of state of the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, Bola Tinubu.
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki and Ecowas commission President Omar Alieu Touray will also be present, local media report.
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🇷🇺🇪🇷 Russian warship docks in Eritrea port A Russian navy warship has arrived at Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa, amid tension in the region caused by Iran-backed Houthi militants. Senior Eritrean military chiefs and officials were there to welcome…
🇷🇺🇪🇷 Russian deputy navy chief in Eritrea for talks
A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks.
It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle.
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report.
During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television.
The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team.
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A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks.
It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle.
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report.
During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television.
The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team.
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