Senegal
Egypt views Senegal as a key strategic partner in West Africa, reflecting the depth of political understanding between the two countries
The Confederation of African Football has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five games and fined him $100,000 for "unsporting conduct" after he told his players to leave the pitch during the Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said his decision to order a walk-off by his players in Sunday’s combustible Africa Cup of Nations final was driven by emotion and a feeling of injustice.
Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments.
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved twice in the shootout to help 10-man Mali to a 3-2 win via penalties after a 1-1 last-16 draw with Tunisia in Casablanca on Saturday and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Senegal.
Abdelatty emphasized the special nature of relations between Egypt and Senegal, highlighting Egypt’s deep appreciation for the historical and fraternal ties uniting the two peoples. He expressed Egypt’s aspiration to strengthen its partnership with Senegal across various sectors.
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call from President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye on Wednesday.
Egypt’s engineering mission launched in Senegal to boost exports, exploring cooperation in electricity, agriculture, education, and ports.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aati said that "Egypt was the first African country to recognize Senegal," during a press conference with the Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs.
Senegal also wants to develop the sectors of agriculture and healthcare.
The ambassador made the remarks during a meeting with Senegalese President's Diplomatic Adviser Sonar Ngom.
Ambassador to Dakar Khaled Aref met earlier this week Senegalese Minister of Industry and Trade Diop Serigne.
Fiston Mayele equalised five minutes from fulltime as the Democratic Republic of Congo held hosts Senegal to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group B qualifier in Diamniadio on Thursday.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana is likely to be included in Cameroon’s line-up for Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations group game against holders Senegal after returning to training with the team on Wednesday.
Egypt have won a record seven Cup of Nations titles and will be in Group B alongside Ghana, the Cape Verde Islands and Mozambique.
Jackson scored 12 goals in 26 league matches last term. He also made his debut for Senegal at the World Cup in Qatar, playing for 16 minutes in the 2-0 defeat by the Netherlands.
The credentials presentation ceremony was followed by a meeting between the Senegalese president and Ambassador Khaled Aref, in the presence of the Senegalese foreign minister, where the overall relations between the two brotherly countries were discussed.
In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry extended sincere condolences to the families of victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
The 30-year-old striker, whose decisive penalty kicks won both the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualification for his country this year, suffered an injury to his right fibula in Bayern's 6-1 win against Werder Bremen and misses this weekend’s clash against Schalke 04.
The Egyptian initiative sits the ambition to treat and recycle at least 50% of solid waste generated in Africa by 2050, which will contribute to reducing the generation of greenhouse gases resulting from such waste, and reduce the overall impacts of waste pollution on human health, biodiversity, food systems and resource scarcity.
