African

US announces over $15 Bln in trade, investments with African countries

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 02:27 GMT

“The US-Africa Business Forum is about connections and our shared future. Today, I announced over $15 billion in two-way trade and investment commitments, deals, and partnerships to advance shared priorities,” Biden took to Twitter, adding “Africa’s prosperity is essential to a better future for all of us.”

Egypt’s President Sisi attends dinner for African leaders in Washington

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - 11:49 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a dinner for African leaders participating in the US-African summit in Washington, which was held by US President Joe Biden, Youm7 reported on Wednesday.

Egypt wins the African Championship for Young Chefs under the age of 25

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 - 02:16 GMT

Egyptian Chefs Association: We aim to prepare a new generation of Egyptian chefs to participate in the Olympics by 2024

Egypt invites African states to consultative session on climate, energy to unify position ahead of COP27

Sun, 15 May 2022 - 09:44 GMT

Egypt has invited African countries to hold a consultative session on climate and energy to coordinate African position ahead of COP27 in November.

Sisi ratifies Egypt’s accession to Charter of Council of Arab-African States bordering Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 11:42 GMT

The ratification came two days after Saudi Arabia’s warnings against the Iranian-backed group of Houthis in Yemen, which represents a threat against the international maritime trade navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Egypt-Sudan electricity linkage step towards African power grid: MP

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 02:19 GMT

The Egyptian-Sudanese electricity linkage is a serious step towards similar linkages with other African nations, said the political advisor of the African Parliament's head.

AFCON African guests to visit museums with the same ticket price like Egyptians

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 - 02:54 GMT

The Egyptian Minister of Antiquities announced that our dear African guests who are in Egypt now can visit all the Egyptian museums with the same ticket price like Egyptians till the end of the African Cup of Nations.

Egypt restored leading status in Africa: Press Authority deputy chief

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 - 01:54 GMT

Egypt has regained its leading status in Africa after years of absence that witnessed many changes and saw regional and western powers seeking to exploit Africa's wealth.

African justice ministers to meet in Cairo Monday

Sun, 05 May 2019 - 11:13 GMT

African justice ministers will meet Monday in Cairo to endorse a project to merge the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) into the African Union.

Egypt launches African network of institutes for training civil servants

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 - 09:27 GMT

The Egyptian Planning Ministry has launched an African network of institutes for honing skills of civil servants.

Bringing You Closer to African Heritage

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 - 11:00 GMT

The husband and wife duo behind Byhand African Artisans are on a mission to create guilt-free products with local talents all over Africa.

Session on migration, displacement in Africa to be held on fringe of AU summit

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 - 09:37 GMT

A session on migration and internal displacement issues will be held on the sidelines of the 32nd of the African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa.

'Do you speak African?' Black actors blast racism of French film industry

Sat, 05 May 2018 - 12:30 GMT

'Do you speak African?' Black actors blast racism of French film industry.

Ibrahim El-Salahi: Sudanese artist in Oxford exhibition

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 - 09:14 GMT

An exhibition dedicated to the works of Sudanese artist Ibrahim El-Salahi is being held in Oxford from April 19 until September 2.

Egypt’s chemicals, fertilizers exports increase 22% in first 2 months of 2018

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 - 09:17 GMT

Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilizers increased by 22.2 percent in January and February 2018, recording $748 million.

Afrin ‘occupation’: Twitter users call for Turkey’s expulsion from NATO

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 04:07 GMT

A state of anger prevailed on social media over the past two days, after Ankara-aligned forces raised Turkey’s flag in the northern Syrian town of Afrin.

Sixth edition of Aswan International Festival kicks off

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 - 03:29 GMT

<img title="5B8A3027" alt="5B8A3027" src="/images/Uploads/2018/2/18/609187-5B8A3027.jpg"> <span class="imgCption">Launching of sixth edition of the Aswan International Festival of Culture - Official press release</span>

You are hereHome News 'African Mona Lisa' mesmerises after surprise rediscovery

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 - 12:36 GMT

"I think of it as the African Mona Lisa," said award-winning novelist Ben Okri, gazing at the long-lost portrait of a Nigerian princess which recently turned up in a London flat.

Capitalization of rural development experiences in Africa

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 - 10:00 GMT

CTA is currently conducting its second workshop for its “Capitalisation of Experiences for Greater Impact in Rural Development” project between February 5 and 9.

What to expect during FAO’s Regional Conference for Africa

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 - 09:36 GMT

With the 30th session of the FAO’s Regional Conference for Africa coming up, Egypt Today presents a concise analysis of the expected topics to be discussed.

More