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Archives for May 2015
The wider, decisive war
14 May 2015, Al-Ahram Weekly (Egypt) Wars used to build toward pivotal battles. Now, warfare occurs in a much wider arena, writes Abdel-Moneim Said With rare exception, the general rule for military commanders in the course of a war is to work toward that critical battle that inflicts a crushing defeat that compels the adversary to surrender. Ancient history brought the … [Read more...] about The wider, decisive war
What does Russia mean to Egypt?
14 May 2015, Al-Ahram Weekly Ahmed Eleiba assesses the significance of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi’s latest visit to Moscow In Moscow’s Red Square, on the occasion of Russia’s celebration of 70th anniversary of Victory Day, President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi commanded attention as one of only two Arab leaders to be invited. The other was PA President Mahmoud Abbas. Egypt’s … [Read more...] about What does Russia mean to Egypt?
Somali Islamists deny Burundian president’s claim of planned attack
Mogadishu, Sun May 17, 2015, Reuters The Somali Islamist group al Shabaab denied a claim by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday that they were plotting an attack against the country, calling the beleaguered president's claims a distraction from a political crisis in his country. Nkurunziza, who has faced weeks of protests and an attempted ouster over his … [Read more...] about Somali Islamists deny Burundian president’s claim of planned attack
Burundi president appears in capital, warns of Islamist threat
BUJUMBURA | BY GORAN TOMASEVIC AND NJUWA MAINA, Sun 17 May 17 2015, REUTERS BUJUMBURA Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday made his first official appearance since an attempted coup against him last week, AFP reporters said. The president smiled and appeared relaxed as he greeted journalists at the presidential palace in Bujumbura. He made … [Read more...] about Burundi president appears in capital, warns of Islamist threat
China, India ‘still rivals’ despite the warm words
By Lawrence Chung in Taipei, Sunday, 17 May 2015, South China Morning Post China's state-run media have characterised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as marking a new beginning for relations between the two countries, but analysts cautioned that the nations would remain wary of each other as they compete for influence in the region. Modi wrapped up … [Read more...] about China, India ‘still rivals’ despite the warm words
Chinese premier urges U.S. to constructively handle disputes
17 May 2015, People's Daily (China) BEIJING, May 16 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged the United Statesto handle and control disputes with China in a constructive manner, and do more to promote the mutual trust and regional cooperation. He told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that China was ready, on the basis of mutual respect and equality, to strengthen exchanges and … [Read more...] about Chinese premier urges U.S. to constructively handle disputes
Burundi coup defeated, but troubles far from over
BY AGENCY STAFF, MAY 16 2015, Business Daily (South Africa) BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI — Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza was in a confident, defiant mood as his motorcade rolled back into the capital Bujumbura following a failed coup, cheered by supporters and safely under the watch of loyalist troops who fought off the uprising. With the plotters in detention or on the run, … [Read more...] about Burundi coup defeated, but troubles far from over
Zimbabwe: Grace flexes her muscles
By LLOYD MBIBA • 16 MAY 2015 • Daily News (Zimbabwe) HARARE - After hibernating for the past five months since she underwent an appendix operation in Singapore late last year, First Lady Grace Mugabe is once again flexing her considerable political muscles after she summoned provincial ministers to a meeting at her Mazowe business hub. However, the meeting — that was … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe: Grace flexes her muscles
Turkey’s Erdogan says Morsi death sentence ‘a return to Ancient Egypt
Saturday 16 May 2015, Ahram (Egypt) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday attacked the death sentence handed out by an Egyptian court to former president Mohamed Morsi, saying it was like a return to "ancient Egypt", AFP reported. "The popularly-elected president of Egypt... has unfortunately been sentenced to death. Egypt is turning back into ancient … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Erdogan says Morsi death sentence ‘a return to Ancient Egypt
Burundi: How the President sneaked back home
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015, Daily Nation (Kenya) DAR ES SALAAM Dramatic details of how embattled Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza was sneaked back into his crisis-torn country from Tanzania can now be revealed. We can reveal the route the President used to reach the capital Bujumbura on Thursday night, to regain the seat of power after an attempt to overthrow him … [Read more...] about Burundi: How the President sneaked back home