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Libyan unity government sworn in

Libyan unity government sworn in

Libya’s first unity government in seven years was sworn in before the parliament in Tobruk on Monday – a step that received positive appraisal from regional and international parties alike. More than 100 parliamentarians and several Arab and foreign ambassadors attended the ceremony. Earlier on the same day, Dbeibah and his cabinet took the oath of office before the High Court in the capital Tripoli before heading to Tobruk. The government will officially start its duties as of today. 
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Books for peace in Darfur

Books for peace in Darfur

A new book donation and distribution in Darfur aims to consolidate peace and contribute to post-conflict recovery in Sudan. Estella Gaetano, novelist and storyteller from South Sudan launched the initiative called "Make a difference with a book."
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Yemen swerves between war and peace amid a humanitarian catastrophe

Yemen swerves between war and peace amid a humanitarian catastrophe

The rebel Houthi Movement has rejected a US peace proposal that was part of the incoming Biden administration new strategy for the region. The EU remains engaged with the Yemeni issue and also on Friday High Representative Josep Borrell spoke with the Yemeni foreign minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak.
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 World Bank supports Egypt's railway safety

World Bank supports Egypt's railway safety

The World Banks approved this week a US$440 million loan to support Egypt's initiative for railway safety and service. The Railway Improvement and Safety for Egypt (RISE) will utilise the fund along with other financial support from the Egyptian National Railways (ENR).