Moscow, Cairo sign $2 billion weapons deal, financed by the Saudis, UAE

Moscow, Cairo sign $2 billion weapons deal, financed by the Saudis, UAE

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt and Russia have concluded an agreement for a $2 billion weapons deal. Officials said Cairo and the Kremlin concluded three months of negotiations for the sale of Russian helicopters and air defense systems to Egypt. They said the talks focused on financial issues, including repayment terms. “All of the […]

South Sudan reports series of wins on the ground but Khartoum controls the air

South Sudan reports series of wins on the ground but Khartoum controls the air

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — South Sudan has reported gains in the ground war against its northern adversary. South Deputy Defense Minister Majak Dagoot said his forces repeatedly defeated the Sudanese Army in their war in April. Dagoot said South Sudan won at least seven victories in a two-week period in the border war. “The […]