DR Congo

El-Sisi affirms Egypt’s readiness to support DR Congo amid crisis in the east

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 02:45 GMT

Speaking during talks with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi in Cairo, El-Sisi expressed solidarity with the DRC in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the east of the country.

El-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to supporting dam projects in DR Congo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 12:43 GMT

Speaking at a joint press conference with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi in Cairo, El-Sisi praised the DRC’s wise and responsible positions on Nile water issues.

Egypt, DR Congo urge preserving Nile Basin institutional frameworks, promoting consensus

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 11:29 GMT

The remarks came during a meeting on Wednesday between Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam and DRC Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development, and Climate Economy Marie Nyange Ndambo, held on the sidelines of the Congolese president’s visit to Egypt.

Egypt advises against non-essential travel to Ebola-hit areas

Sun, 24 May 2026 - 02:08 GMT

The ministry said Egypt remained completely free of Ebola infections and that the risk to citizens is currently low.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a public health emergency

Sun, 17 May 2026 - 07:59 GMT

The UN health agency said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has not yet met the criteria to be classified as a pandemic emergency.

DR Congo army chief reviews Egyptian defence products during official visit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 08:59 GMT

DR Congo’s army chief Jules Banza Mwilambwe reviewed Egyptian defence products during an official Cairo visit.

Nigeria allege DR Congo fielded ineligible players in World Cup playoff

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 12:19 GMT

Nigeria have submitted a petition to FIFA alleging the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible players in their African qualification play-off for next year's World Cup, a federation (NFF) spokesperson said.

Egypt urges de-escalation in DR Congo, adherence to Washington peace deal

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 - 09:10 GMT

Egypt said it is closely monitoring developments in eastern Congo with deep concern, citing the rapid deterioration of humanitarian conditions in some areas and the urgent challenges facing civilians.

Upon president's directives, Egyptian FM makes phone calls with Congolese, Rwandan counterparts

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 - 10:30 GMT

The minister stressed the importance of de-escalation, pacification, self-restraint, and paving the way for a political settlement that defuses tensions, and restores stability in the region.

Egyptian, Equatoguinean FMs confer over armed conflicts in Sudan, DR Congo

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 - 10:53 GMT

That is in the framework of Equatorial Guinea's chairmanship of the African Peace and Security Council (PSC) in February.

Egypt expresses deep concern about capture of Congolese city by militia, killing of 17 UN peacekeepers

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 - 02:16 GMT

The city, whose population size is around two million, experienced looting, jailbreak, and bodies on the streets.

Egypt’s FM holds political consultations with his DRC counterpart

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 04:17 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Thursday held a round of political consultations with his DR Congolese counterpart Therese Wagner at the beginning of his visit to Kinshasa.

Haller strike sends Ivory Coast to Cup of Nations final

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 08:35 GMT

Haller's 65th-minute goal at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium continued a remarkable recovery by the Ivorians who were almost eliminated in the group phase but will now take on Nigeria in Sunday's final.

DR Congo book Cup of Nations semi-final berth with 3-1 win over Guinea

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 10:23 GMT

Chancel Mbemba, Yoane Wissa and Arthur Masuaku scored the goals as the Congolese recovered from conceding an early penalty to secure victory and a semi-final berth for the first time since 2015.

Irrigation ministry’s delegation visits DR Congo to share Egypt’s water management experience

Fri, 27 May 2022 - 01:44 GMT

The ministry said in a press release on Friday that the visit was made under the directives of Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Ati to continue to cement water resources-related cooperation between both countries.

Egypt strongly condemns attack on camp for displaced people in DR Congo

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 12:56 GMT

The attack has claimed the lives of dozens of innocent people, including children, the ministry said, extending condolences to the Congolese government and people and to the families of the victims.

All eyes on Douala as 10 African giants await their fate

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 - 10:40 GMT

The 10 teams are divided into two levels based on the official FIFA ranking of November 2021.

Egypt’s FM travels to DR Congo to attend AU’s GERD talks

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 - 04:53 GMT

Foreign ministers and irrigation ministers of the three concerned countries of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia are attending the meetings taking place in the early days of April.

Hamdok warns unilateral GERD filling threatens Sudanese dams, people’s properties

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 - 05:39 GMT

Ethiopia has frequently affirmed it would implement the second filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam next July under any circumstances.

Egypt voices condolences over the killing of Italian ambassador in DR Congo

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 02:52 GMT

The ambassador and another Italian soldier were killed in an attack that targeted their car in a UN convoy, eastern DR Congo.

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