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Egypt Today
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt, Italy chiefs of staff discuss military partnership in Cairo
Egyptian and Italian chiefs of staff CAIRO - 27 May 2025: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa his Italian counterpart Luciano Portolano on Tuesday to enhance military partnership. The Cairo meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries in various fields. Khalifa expressed his pride in the long-standing relations between the Egyptian and Italian armed forces. For his part, Portolano expresses Italy's keenness to support military relations and exchange expertise between the armed forces of both countries, praising Egypt's constant efforts to establish the foundations of security and stability in the Middle East. The meeting was attended by a number of commanders of the armed forces of both countries.
See - Sada Elbalad
27-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egyptian, Italian Chiefs of Staff Discuss Military Co-op in Cairo
Nada Mustafa Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, met with General Luciano Portolano, Chief of the Italian Joint Staff, and his accompanying delegation during their official visit to Egypt. The meeting was held at the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense. The discussions focused on ways to enhance cooperation and partnership between the armed forces of the two friendly countries across various fields. Lieutenant General Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the longstanding relationship between the Egyptian and Italian armed forces, emphasizing the General Command's keenness to broaden military cooperation in a way that serves the mutual interests of both sides. For his part, General Portolano affirmed Italy's commitment to strengthening military ties and exchanging expertise with Egypt's Armed Forces in the coming period. He also praised Egypt's active role and continuous efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The meeting was attended by a number of senior military officials from both countries. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Egypt Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Chief of Staff returns after visit to Ankara on military partnership, weaponry
CAIRO - 12 May 2025: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa returned to Egypt on Sunday after discussing military partnership and reviewing Turkish weaponry in a visit to Ankara. Khalifa met with his Turkish counterpart Lieutenant General Metin Gurak, Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Egyptian-Turkish Military Committee to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The meeting discussed ways to enhance military cooperation in the fields of training and the transfer and exchange of expertise between the Egyptian and Turkish armed forces. The two Chiefs of Staff affirmed their aspiration to expand the horizons of military partnership and cooperation between the two countries in various fields during the coming period. Khalifa also met with Yasar Guler, Turkish Minister of Defense, who praised Egypt's active role in its international and regional environment, stressing joint action to confront current challenges and achieve stability in the region. Khalifa then met with the chairman of the Turkish Defense Industries Authority to discuss ways of joint cooperation. This was followed by a visit to a number of defense industry companies, where he heard a presentation on the advanced manufacturing capabilities of these companies, enhancing opportunities for exchanging expertise in the field of military manufacturing to the benefit of both friendly countries. He also toured the Turkish Special Forces Command, where he observed the implementation of a number of practical demonstrations and training activities by the Turkish Special Forces.
Mail & Guardian
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Mail & Guardian
The war that never truly ended: landmines and their lasting impact on Algerian life
Although Algeria's war of independence concluded more than half a century ago, its devastating consequences persist. One of the most enduring legacies is the presence of landmines, which continue to threaten lives across the country. On April 4, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously and without a vote The initiative was spearheaded by Algeria, which is most familiar with the effects of the mine threat. However, 1956 through 1962, during the Algerian War of Independence, France laid 11 million mines along Algeria's eastern and western borders. 'The anti-personnel mines left behind by French colonialism represent one of Algeria's greatest humanitarian disasters. Buried under Algerian soil, these mines continued to kill and maim the local population even after the national liberation war,' – Cameroon's Africa Plus News television channel said on April 6. On the same day when this statement was made – April 6, in Azerbaijan (a co-sponsor country of the UN resolution) as a result of two incidents of mine blast 4 people were injured at once. In the Azerbaijan is For almost 30 years, parts of Azerbaijan have been occupied by Armenia, France's closest ally. With the support of its patrons, Armenia laid more than 1.5 million mines there, which have claimed the lives of civilians to this day. Algeria and Azerbaijan – a common echo of explosions To prevent the infiltration of Algerian revolutionaries and weapons from Tunisia and Morocco during the Algerian War of Independence, minefields were established by the French colonial power along the 1,710 kilometers of Algeria's eastern and western borders. As a result, 3 million Algerians living in the border areas were displaced. Since then, 7,300 civilians have fallen Despite the fact that Algeria has cleared more than 62,000 hectares of land, cleared nearly 9 million mines and declared itself an 'anti-personnel mine-free country' in 2017, there It is alleged that France did not hand over maps with the location of minefields to Algeria until 2007. And when it did hand over – the maps were not complete. 'There are more than 2,200,000 of them [mines], and France has so far handed us only part of the maps showing where they are planted. As for humanity, Mr. President Macron, while you are talking about human values, there are citizens who have had limbs amputated and those who have died because of these mines. Not a day goes by that we don't hear about a mine explosion that injured a person, and we are already living in 2025!' – said former Algerian politician Ahmed Khalifa on April 6. The situation in Algeria is strikingly similar to the situation in Azerbaijan, which is thousands of kilometers away. From 1991 to 2020, part of Azerbaijani territories was under Armenian occupation. During this time, more than In 2020. Azerbaijan managed to regain control over the occupied territories, but this did not solve the problem of mine contamination. Since 2020, more than Hasanli Aliyev, who had his leg amputated as a result of the blast, recalled on 'I was 23 years old when I stepped on a mine. Like any young man, I had big dreams and goals. The mine explosion had a huge impact on my life.' Armenia, like its patron France in the Algerian situation, initially claimed it did not have maps of the minefields, and when it did hand them over, they were only 25% accurate. A spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on April 4 that 'more than 55% of recent mine accidents occurred in territories not covered by these maps.' Since 2020. Armenia and Azerbaijan have been negotiating a final peace treaty. But the normalization of relations between these countries does not correspond to the interests of France, which seeks to maintain a hotbed of tension in the South Caucasus in order to have leverage over the countries of the region. Therefore, while Baku and Yerevan are holding peace talks, France is supplying offensive weapons to Armenia, which may provoke a new conflict in the region. In June 2024, during the visit of the Armenian Defense Minister to France, the parties signed a contract for the An agreement on military-technical cooperation was also signed between the Armenian Defense Ministry and KNDS military-industrial company, which produces various types of military equipment, including tanks and self-propelled artillery systems. France has also initiated the dispatch of a European observation mission to Armenia's border with Azerbaijan, which is essentially engaged in intelligence activities there. France its alleged to have pursued a similar policy in Africa, where it has repeatedly been accused of using the pretext of a terrorist threat to maintain its presence there. For decades, France has maintained influence in its former colonies by supporting and protecting loyalist regimes from military coups, using the pretext of fighting terrorism in the Sahel region to deploy its own troops, and imposing the CFA franc. The main goal of Paris in this case was to maintain access to natural resources of African countries and to establish control over their financial system. Experts estimate that France receives 500 billion dollars annually from Africa. Compensation for Mine Terror Due to the growing mine threat in the world, especially after the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, there are increasing calls for a ban on the use of anti-personnel mines, as well as compensation for their victims. The Mine Justice Campaign was Algeria has for several years been calling on France to compensate victims of mines laid by French colonial rule in Algeria. 'The crime of the French colonizer cannot go unpunished,' Bouzid Lazhari, head of the Algerian National Council for Human Rights, At the same time, Azerbaijan carries out demining at its own expense and calls on the international community to hold Armenia responsible for the mine terror against Azerbaijan. However, given the fact that Armenia has not yet handed over maps with the exact location of minefields in the previously occupied territories, it is apparently too early to talk about paying compensation to the victims.
Leaders
22-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Muslim Tech Fest 2025 Offers £30K Prize to Boost Startups
Muslim Tech Fest 2025 (MTF) announced a £30,000 investment prize for its MTF Pitch competition on Friday. The event will take place on 21 June at the Novotel London West hotel. It aims to spotlight and support Muslim-led tech startups. Star-Studded Speaker Lineup This year's festival features prominent figures like Zubair Junjunia, founder of ZNotes, an education platform with 6 million users. Ahmed Khalifa of PurpleByte, Mai Medhat, Mariam Ahmed of Menza, and Arda Awais of Identity 2.0 will also speak. MTF's 2024 events in London and San Francisco sold out, solidifying its role as a top platform for Muslim entrepreneurs. Last year, Haroon Mokhtarzada discussed scaling Rocket Money to $1.3 billion. Chris Blauvelt shared how LaunchGood raised $688 million globally. Arfah Farooq, MTF co-founder, emphasized Muslim entrepreneurs' potential: 'MTF turns ideas into action. With MTF Pitch, we're creating real change.' The festival connects founders with investors and industry leaders. Ethical Investing Focus Rama Chakaki and Raed Masri of Transform VC led talks on ethical investing at MTF 2024. Meanwhile, Ismail Jeilani revealed how LiveLink secured $3 million from Google and Biz Stone. Moreover, Onfido's co-founders, Ruhul Amin and Husayn Kassai, discussed their AI-driven identity verification firm's recent acquisition, marking one of the UK's largest tech exits in years. MTF continues to empower innovators while fostering global connections in tech and finance. Short link : Post Views: 3
