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Egyptian Diplomat Nabil Fahmy Confirmed as Arab League Secretary General

The Arab League has formally confirmed veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its next secretary general, following a meeting of foreign ministers held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The appointment was announced in an official statement released at the conclusion of the gathering. Fahmy, a career diplomat with decades of experience in regional and international […]

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World Cup 2026 Day 11: Egypt Records Historic Win as Spain Dominates Saudi Arabia

The eleventh day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 brought a mix of historic milestones and commanding performances across the tournament’s North American venues, with Egypt securing a long-awaited victory and Spain delivering a clinical display against Saudi Arabia. Egypt Celebrates a Landmark Result Egypt’s national team recorded what was hailed as a historic first-ever

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Salah on target as Egypt rally past New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup victory

Mohamed Salah found the net as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to defeat New Zealand 3-1, claiming their first victory at the World Cup and strengthening their position in the race for a place in the knockout rounds. The result, achieved after a spirited second-half performance, marked a significant moment for the North African side

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Middle East Conflict Drives Africa Towards Nuclear Power as Energy Crisis Bites

The convulsions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves far beyond the region. For Africa, where energy poverty already blights the lives of hundreds of millions and constrains industrial development, the disruption caused by the Iran war has become a catalyst for a conversation that the continent has postponed for decades: whether to embrace nuclear

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Africa Faces Sharp Economic Slowdown as Middle East War Drags On, Report Warns

A new economic report has sounded a stark alarm for Africa: the continent faces the risk of a sharper-than-expected growth slowdown in 2026 if the ongoing Middle East conflict — centred on Iran-Israel-US tensions — continues to escalate. The warning comes as global energy markets remain on edge, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted

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