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"The sky's the limit," says Mexico's Lira after win in World Cup opener

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 03:24 GMT

Mexico midfielder Erik Lira said the "sky is the limit" for the ​hosts after they overcame the emotion of opening ‌the World Cupwith a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday.

Salah penalty gives 10-man Egypt rearguard 1-0 win over S Africa

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - 03:01 GMT

Mohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir on Friday to become the first team into the knockout stages of the competition.

South Africa do not fear Salah or Marmoush, coach Broos says

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 - 11:49 GMT

Coach Hugo Broos said South Africa do not fear Egypt's Premier League contingent, Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, ahead of their Group B clash in the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.

Egypt’s PM arrives at venue of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 - 09:37 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived on Saturday at the venue of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg, where South Africa is hosting leaders over Nov. 22–23. Madbouly is attending the event on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Egyptian business leaders to visit South Africa next year: FM

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - 12:25 GMT

During the discussions, Abdelatty presented several proposals aimed at boosting cooperation between Egypt and South Africa and increasing joint trade and investment.

Egypt, South Africa explore stronger trade in construction materials

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 - 09:54 GMT

Egypt’s Ambassador to South Africa Ahmed Ali Sherif held a virtual meeting with the Egyptian Export Council for Building Materials, Refractories, and Metallurgical Industries, attended by several leading Egyptian construction and building materials companies.

Egypt, South Africa affirm depth of relations between two countries

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 - 12:27 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, affirmed on Tuesday depth of relations between the two countries, and the progress they are witnessing in various fields.

Egypt’s FM meets South African president in New York

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 08:36 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelaty met Thursday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral relations.

Egypt’s Water Minister, South African counterpart discuss outcomes of Cape Town Declaration

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 01:30 GMT

He praised the summit for reinforcing Africa’s unified voice on water financing, and welcomed the adoption of the Cape Town Declaration, describing it as a comprehensive and ambitious roadmap for mobilizing water investments across the continent to help bridge Africa’s annual water financing gap estimated at $30 billion.

Egypt’s FM, South African counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional and int’l developments

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 - 06:27 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty stated that strong historical ties and ongoing coordination between Egypt and South Africa are boosting bilateral relations and fostering joint cooperation, which both countries value

Ireland joins South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at ICJ

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 - 08:22 GMT

Ireland has officially applied to the International Court of Justice [ICJ] on Tuesday to join South Africa in its case against Israel for genocide. By joining the case in accordance with Article 63 of the Court’s Chart

Abdelatty, Lamola participate in Egyptian-South African Joint Business Forum

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 09:25 GMT

The forum was held with the aim of activating cooperation between the business communities and enhancing trade, investment and economic development in the two countries.

Sisi stresses importance of joint action to put African development priorities on int'l agenda

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Thursday the Minister of International Relations and International Cooperation of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, in the presence of Dr. Badr Abdel Aati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, and Joseph Mashimbai, South Africa's Ambassador to Cairo.

Egypt's FM holds talks with South African Min. of International Relations and Cooperation

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 11:12 GMT

The meeting discussed the distinguished relations between Egypt and South Africa and ways to enhance them in various fields, in addition to regional and international issues of common interest.

President Sisi congratulates South African counterpart for a new term in presidency

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 - 08:14 GMT

They particularly emphasized the Palestinian issue and the current developments in the Gaza Strip, alongside issues impacting the African continent.

S. African representative appreciates Egyptian, Jordanian efforts in support of Gaza

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 08:06 GMT

The South African representative called for respect for the decisions of international legitimacy and the International Criminal Court.

Egyptian, South African FMs confer over ongoing armed conflicts in some African states

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 05:26 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Monday his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor in Russia on the sidelines of a BRICS meeting.

Hamas welcomes ICJ's decision demanding Israel to stop its aggression against Palestinian Rafah

Fri, 24 May 2024 - 07:07 GMT

Hamas welcomed on Friday the International Court of Justice [ICJ] decision demanding Israel to immediately stop its aggression against the Palestinian city of Rafah and stop measures that lead to genocide.

Source: 'No truth to' Israeli media claims of Egypt's withdrawal from S. Africa's Gaza Genocide case

Sat, 18 May 2024 - 07:20 GMT

A high-level source said that there is no truth to what was published by the Israeli media regarding Egypt’s retreat from joining South Africa in its case filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Israel’s actions in Palestinian Rafah reflect its intention to commit genocide, South Africa

Fri, 17 May 2024 - 04:37 GMT

South African representative at ICJ says Israeli’s actions in Palestinian Rafah reflect the occupation’s intention to commit genocide

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