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Reconstruction of Parliament’s fire-damaged buildings delayed

The office of the Auditor-General has highlighted weaknesses in financial controls.

The reconstruction of Parliament’s fire-damaged buildings has faced significant delays, with the National Assembly and Old Assembly building projects now expected to be completed by June 2027. This delay has been attributed to unforeseen site conditions and contractor claims, as highlighted by the Auditor-General’s office. The AG’s office has expressed concerns over weaknesses in financial controls and coordination between finance and project teams, recommending stronger oversight to ensure the projects stay on track.

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Egypt, Sudan FMs reject attempts to undermine bilateral ties, reaffirm support for Sudan’s stability

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties…

  • Egypt and Sudan reject attempts to undermine bilateral ties
  • Foreign Ministers reaffirm support for Sudan’s stability
  • Meeting focused on strengthening ties and cooperation

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