Afghanistan

Egypt expresses grave concern over developments between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 08:05 GMT

On February 26, Afghanistan launched a military operation against Pakistani forces along the entire Durand Line- the border between the two countries, which Kabul does not recognize- in response to Pakistani air force strikes on Afghan territory. Islamabad announced that it had also opened fire and later declared open war on Afghanistan.

Egypt welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 - 05:28 GMT

According to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday, the Egyptian government reaffirmed its support for all initiatives and efforts aimed at settling regional conflicts by peaceful means.

Al Azhar expresses Condolences over victims of devastating earthquake in Afghanistan

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 - 11:05 GMT

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, offered on Monday his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the brotherly Afghan people for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the eastern part of the country, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured.

Egyptian president, Russian intelligence chief discuss Middle East tensions

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 02:45 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Tuesday Head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergei Naryshkin.

Egypt condemns suicide bombing in Afghanistan that claimed dozens of lives

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 04:18 GMT

The attack was claimed by the Islamic State (IS).

Egypt condemns assassination attempt of chief of Pakistani diplomatic mission in Afghanistan

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 01:16 GMT

The attack was claimed by the Islamic State (IS).

Egypt condemns terror attack against school in Afghanistan

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 01:00 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Thursday the terror attack that targeted a religious school northern the Afghan capital, Kabul, and that incurred dozens of casualties and injuries.

Azhar condemns mosque terrorist attack in Afghanistan

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 12:18 GMT

Al Azhar has denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Herat, western Afghanistan, on Friday, killing at least 18 worshippers, and injuring some others.

Egypt condemns mosque blast in Afghanistan’s Herat

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 - 05:58 GMT

At least 18 people were killed, including a prominent Islamic cleric, and 23 others were wounded in a blast occurring inside a mosque, western Afghanistan, on Friday, Tolo News reported.

Egypt sends urgent relief aid to Afghanistan

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 03:51 GMT

A team from the Red Crescent will leave Cairo on Saturday, for Afghanistan to send the urgent aid and discuss ways of support and cooperation, the Society announced in a statement.

Egypt extends condolences to Afghanistan over earthquake that killed hundreds

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 - 11:26 GMT

“The Egyptian government and people express their since condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Egypt condemns Kabul mosque attack, urges concerted efforts against terrorism

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 02:45 GMT

Egypt condemned on Saturday the terrorist explosion at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul, killing and injures scores of innocent people.

Al Azhar condemns terror attack on mosque in Afghanistan

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 12:16 GMT

Al Azhar condemned the terror attack on a mosque in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, leaving dozens of worshippers dead and injured.

Al Azhar condemns terrorist attack on Afghanistan's mosque

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 12:05 GMT

Egypt's top Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, condemned the heinous terrorist attack on a mosque in Mazar el Sharif city in northern Afghanistan, leaving scores of people dead and injured.

Egypt deeply condemns Kabul’s terrorist attacks

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 11:09 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Thursday three terrorist attacks in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul that resulted in the loss of lives while injuring several innocent people.

Egypt's FM warns against unilateral acts on Palestinian Cause during OIC meeting

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 03:31 GMT

The minister showcased that the Palestinian Cause was the main reason the OIC was established.

WFP to deliver aid to 100,000 families in Afghanistan

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 10:11 GMT

The World Food Program (WFP) is assisting with food more than 100,000 Afghan families in western Farah province, Pajhwok reported Tuesday.

Arab intelligence chiefs hold extraordinary meeting on Afghanistan

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 02:12 GMT

The forum was launched in February by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Egypt condemns terrorist attack on military hospital in Afghanistan

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 03:15 GMT

Reuters reported that at least 25 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured after gunmen attacked the hospitals following two blasts that took place there.

Egypt condemns hospital attack in Afghanistan

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 - 05:22 GMT

Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the attack that targeted a military hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Tuesday.

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