Egyptian Leader Temporarily Hands Power to the Prime Minister As He Heads Overseas for ’emergency Surgery’

The ailing Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is reported to have “temporarily” handed over power to the country’s Prime Minister, while he undergoes medical treatment overseas. The country’s embassy sources confirmed Saturday, but did not indicate...

Egypt Keen to Promote Cooperation with Burundi

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has confirmed his country’s support for cooperation and greater relations with Burundi in all areas. The Egyptian president made the statement when receiving visiting Burundian second Vice-President Gabriel Ntisezerana...

Egyptian President Believes the Only Way to Eliminate Piracy in the Horn of Africa is to Restore Peace in Somalia

Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak believes that the only way to eliminate the piracy phenomenon in the Horn of Africa is to exert efforts by the Arab League and the international community to restore peace to Somalia. GD Star Ratingloading...

Italy Offers Support for Egypt’s Admission to the G8 Affiliate Group

The Italian government has expressed its support for Egypt’s admission to the Outreach Group, which is an affiliate of the G8. The Italian ambassador to Egypt Claudio Pacifico said Friday that the Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini will assure...