Africa

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs visits UNHCR Egypt registration office

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 11:19 GMT

European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson began her official trip to Egypt earlier this week by visiting the registration office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cairo.

Egypt eager for coordination with Tunisia on Libyan crisis: FM

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 04:52 GMT

That is in addition to the issues of illegal migration and Gaza.

Egyptian FM briefs Algerian counterpart on efforts to broker ceasefire in Gaza

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 04:21 GMT

The Egyptian minister lauded the role played by Algeria in supporting the Palestinian Cause.

Egyptian, Moroccan FMs exchange views on Nile Water issue among others

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 03:58 GMT

The two ministers met Tuesday on the sidelines of an Arab League ministerial meeting.

Egyptian, Emirati FMs discuss regional crises, economic cooperation

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 08:42 GMT

The meeting was attended by UAE's State Minister for African Affairs Sheikh and Special Envoy to the EU.

China pledges $51B to Africa, bolstering support for infrastructure & clean energy projects

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 04:42 GMT

“China and Africa account for one-third of the world population. Without our modernization, there will be no global modernization,” Xi stated.

Egypt provides grant in contribution to Cameroon's hepatitis C eradication initiative

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 - 12:10 GMT

The Cameroonian minister valued the move, and noted that Egypt had also made a similar one in October 2023 on treating children from anemia.

Egyptian, Turkish presidents exchange views on ending internal conflicts in Middle East, disputes in Horn of Africa

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 - 04:10 GMT

Turkish President Erdogan asserted keenness on coordination and consultation with Egypt on regional crises.

Egypt condemns Nigeria terror attack that claimed around 100 lives

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 - 10:24 GMT

Egypt condemned Wednesday the terror attack launched against Mafa village in Yobe state eastern Nigeria, incurring dozens of casualties.

FM: Africa "strategic depth of Egypt's national security"

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 03:41 GMT

This meeting was part of ongoing efforts to maintain regular communication and discuss Egypt's foreign policy priorities in Africa.

Egyptian ambassador meets with head of Qatar Fund for Development

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 12:06 GMT

That is to exchange views on handling developmental issues in the Middle East and Africa.

Egypt, Switzerland discuss Sudanese crisis after increase in aid delivery

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 12:39 GMT

Deputy Foreign Minister Abou Bakr Hanafy received Tuesday Swiss Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Sylvain Astier to discuss the Sudanese crisis.

Egypt condoles with Sudan on dam collapse, expressing readiness to help

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 11:48 GMT

The catastrophe incurred the death of at least 60, destruction of 20 villages, damages in 50 others, and displacement of at least 50,000.

Egyptian FM discusses security threats in Africa with Chadian, Nigerian counterparts

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 03:26 GMT

That was on the sidelines of TICAD in Tokyo.

Economic cooperation, human development on top of talks of Egypt's FM, Namibian, Ivorian, Kenyan counterparts

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 02:21 GMT

The meetings took place Sunday on the sidelines of TICAD's ministerial meeting held in Tokyo.

Egypt condemns terror attack that claimed lives of 100 in Burkina Faso

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 12:00 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed, in a statement, condolences on the victims, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Egypt’s FM addresses bilateral ties, regional issues with African counterparts during TICAD meetings

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 11:34 GMT

The Egyptian Minister highlighted the potential of the Egyptian private sector to meet Togolese market needs with high-quality Egyptian products at competitive prices and to participate in infrastructure projects. He also expressed Egypt's desire to finalize the registration and introduction of Egyptian medicine in Togo, aiming to supply affordable medicines and medical supplies.

Egyptian ambassador, Equatoguinean minister discuss cooperation on healthcare, pharmaceuticals

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 01:58 GMT

Egyptian Ambassador to Malabo Hadad Abdel Tawab met earlier this week Equatoguinean Minister of Health and Social Care Damaso Mitoha Ayecaba.

Egypt keen on participating in peacekeeping mission in Somalia: FM

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 01:21 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty received Thursday his Somali counterpart Ahmed Moalem.

WHO declares mpox global health emergency

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 10:40 GMT

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.

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