Macron: Senghor University in Egypt supports Francophonie efforts to prepare future leaders

ALEXANDRIA – 9 May 2026: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday congratulated President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the inauguration of the new headquarters of Senghor University in New Borg El Arab, Alexandria.

During a meeting with El-Sisi ahead of the inauguration ceremony, attended by both leaders, Macron said the university strengthens scientific and cultural cooperation among member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

He added that the university supports the efforts of OIF member states to prepare qualified future leaders, expressing his pleasure at visiting Egypt again.

L’Université Senghor in Alexandria is a French-language international university dedicated to supporting African development.

Established in 1990 and named after former Senegalese President Léopold Sédar Senghor, it offers postgraduate master’s programmes in four main fields: environment, administration, culture and health.

The university was originally based in central Alexandria’s Mansheya district before its permanent relocation to New Borg El Arab.