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Salah scores for Egypt as big guns flex muscles in World Cup qualifiers

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 11:57 GMT

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

Ethiopian controversial dam to be inaugurated by September 2025: Abiy Ahmed

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 02:21 GMT

The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported that the Prime Minister, during a questioning before the parliament, announced the inauguration of the dam will be by September.

Egypt, Sudan assert keenness on 'peaceful, political solutions' for Ethiopian Dam dispute

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 - 04:02 GMT

Cairo hosted Monday the consultation meeting among the Egyptian and Sudanese ministers of irrigation and foreign affairs as well as technical experts.

Egyptian FM holds series of meetings with U.S. congressmen, senators on Middle East conflicts

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 11:55 GMT

The minister began a visit to Washington on Sunday.

Magnitude-5.8 earthquake hits Ethiopia, Volcano erupts near Addis Ababa

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Some earthquake and geological researchers expected that the tremors could be larger and bigger.

Somalian FM makes phone call to Egyptian counterpart to present outcomes of Ankara Trilateral Summit

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 02:08 GMT

Minister Faki stressed Somalia's insistence on respecting its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Renaissance Dam constructed without sufficient consultations or proper studies: Egypt’s Water Minister

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 - 11:15 GMT

He criticized the Ethiopian approach of attempting to establish a fait accompli, lacking the political will to negotiate a mutually agreed solution, while seeking to justify unilateral policies under the guise of development rights.

Number of registered refugees, asylum seekers in Egypt almost doubles in 2024: UNHCR

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 01:23 GMT

The UNHCR released a report last week highlighting that Egypt had become the largest host of Sudanese who "sought international protection" since the outbreak of war in mid-April 2023.

Madbouly: Egypt not to give up on its water rights; supports development in Nile basin states

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 03:26 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a press conference Wednesday, where he addressed different concerns, especially Egypt’s stance regarding the Ethiopia’s announcement of completing the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD).

EU supports Egypt's request to reach agreement to regulate water issue: EU Amb.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 05:52 GMT

Berger added that the EU worked for a period as a mediator between these parties, but Ethiopia did not show cooperation in this mediation, which led to its suspension.

Egypt Sends Military Aid Shipment to Somalia

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 - 06:46 GMT

The aid aligns with Egypt's commitments under the recently signed military cooperation protocol and underscores Egypt's ongoing role in helping Somalia build its national capabilities to fulfill the aspirations of its people for security, stability, and development.

Ethiopian Renaissance Dam causes 1-month delay of Nile water arrival to Egypt

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 02:42 GMT

The water was supposed to arrive to Egypt by the end of July but it arrived by the end of August.

Egypt offers condolences to Ethiopia for victims of devastating landslides

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 - 02:50 GMT

More than 250 people were killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia- Gofa Zone- on Sunday and Monday. However, the United Nations warned that the death toll could reach 500 people.

Ethiopia begins 5th filling of Renaissance Dam without agreement

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 01:27 GMT

Geologist Abbas Sharaqy posted Wednesday a satellite photo of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Egypt’s Sisi: Arab water security represents a pressing concern that could escalate into an existential threat

Thu, 30 May 2024 - 05:34 GMT

President Sisi also called upon all active members of the international community to fulfill their moral and legal obligations to halt the unjust Israeli conflict. “I urge the international community to take immediate and decisive action to enforce the instantaneous and unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to the Gaza Strip to break the Israeli siege and counter any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinians from their lands,” said President Sisi.

Cairo: Ethiopia’s unilateral actions in building, filling Renaissance Dam pose existential threat to Egyptians

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 09:45 GMT

During his address at the opening session of the Fourth Baghdad International Water Conference, Sweilem emphasized that Ethiopia's actions do not adhere to the principles of international law.

Water security of Egypt, Sudan 'integral part' of Arab national security - GCC chief

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 07:25 GMT

"We oppose any action or measure that infringes upon the two countries' rights in the Nile water," AlBudaiwi told the joint GCC-Egyptian ministerial meeting, held at the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh.

Egypt's suspension of negotiations on Renaissance Dam due to Ethiopia's intransigence: FM

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 01:22 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Ethiopia's intransigence and neglect to the principle of good neighboring.

Issuance of Ethiopia's visa for Egyptian citizens becomes very difficult: Ambassador

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 03:51 GMT

The ambassador pointed out that Egypt did not reciprocate the way of treatment with Ethiopian visa applicants.

Somali President: Relations with Egypt don't represent threat to any other party

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 06:26 GMT

“Egypt and Somalia have a long history of extended relations. Since our independence, Cairo has always been a prominent ally of ours in all fields and continues to support us in the fields of education, security, and defense, and we are working to deepen relations by establishing a council,” he said in an interview with Al Qahera News.

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