The African football governing body CAF has pledged to tighten security during the African Cup of Nations to take place in Egypt, which has been battling with militant groups opposed to the regime of President Fattah al-Sisi. “Security is a big problem in the world, not only in Egypt. It is very sad to feel like that,” CAF boss, Ahmad Ahmad told reporters during a two-day visit in South Africa on Wednesday. Nearly two weeks ago, at least 17 tourists including South African holidaymakers were injured in a bomb attack against their bus, on the perimeter of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Militant groups have since 2013 been staging attacks across the country but mainly in restive Sinai province.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2019 16:18 UTC