Africa

Egyptian FM meets UN Envoy for Sudan discussing crisis settlement options

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 01:24 GMT

The minister expressed Egypt's concern about the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Sudan.

Number of registered refugees, asylum seekers in Egypt almost doubles in 2024: UNHCR

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 01:23 GMT

The UNHCR released a report last week highlighting that Egypt had become the largest host of Sudanese who "sought international protection" since the outbreak of war in mid-April 2023.

Egyptian, Moroccan FMs exchange views on African, Middle East crises

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 10:38 GMT

They also discussed bolstering bilateral ties.

Egypt, Somalia agree on maintaining consultations on issues of joint concern

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 10:05 GMT

Minister Abdel Aty stressed keenness on consolidating the peace and security structure in Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa, given its direct linkage with Egyptian national security.

Egypt, Nigeria discuss economic, political cooperation

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 11:45 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty and his Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Maitama Tuggar discussed Sunday reinforcing cooperation in all fields.

Egypt, Djibouti agree to coordinate work at African Union, Arab League

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 12:36 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty met Sunday with his Djiboutian counterpart Mahmoud Ali Youssef in Riyadh.

Egypt largest recipient of fleeing Sudanese: UNHCR

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 12:08 GMT

The organization indicated that the figure, which is 1.2 million, is based on the data of the Egyptian government.

Congruence among Egypt, Sudan on water security stance: Foreign Ministry

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 12:55 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty met Wednesday with his newly-appointed Sudanese counterpart Ahmed al-Sherif.

Mauritanian president sends handwritten message to Egyptian counterpart

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 02:35 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Aty received Tuesday a handwritten message addressed to President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi from his Mauritanian counterpart.

Egyptian president to Chair NEPAD Summit in January 2025

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 12:12 GMT

Personal representative of the Egyptian president at NEPAD chaired the preparatory meetings in October.

Supply Minister emphasizes importance of sustainable food security at regional forum

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 03:52 GMT

During his keynote address at the regional forum titled "Accelerating Food System Transformation in the Arab Region" in Amman, Farouk also emphasized the importance of enhancing internal trade.

Egypt ready to support Sahel countries' counterterrorism efforts: FM

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 01:16 GMT

The Nigerien president to visit Egypt soon.

Egypt, ECOWAS discuss cooperation on counterterrorism, capacity-building

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 12:52 GMT

Ambassador to Nigeria Mohamed Fouad met President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Omar Touray.

Gambia aims for cooperation with Egypt on pharmaceuticals, fisheries

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 10:11 GMT

Ambassador to Dakar Khaled Aref met with Gambian ministers of health and water resources.

Egypt has implemented 400 projects in Nile Basin countries: Water Minister

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 04:11 GMT

The Minister’s remarks were given to the Cabinet Information Center. He noted that these Egypt-funded initiatives include water harvesting projects, well drilling, drinking water stations, rain forecasting centers, and dams.

Liberian vice-president, Egyptian ambassador discuss cooperation

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 11:33 GMT

Ambassador to Monrovia Ahmed Abdel Azim met earlier this week with Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung.

Egyptian FM stresses to Ugandan counterpart importance of integration among Nile Basin countries

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 11:12 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty made Wednesday a phone call to his Ugandan counterpart Jeje Odongo.

Egypt adopts action plan to create mechanism on implementing projects in Nile Basin

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 01:38 GMT

The Egyptian Cabinet adopted Wednesday an action plan to create a mechanism to fund studies, implement developmental projects and infrastructure in Nile Basin countries.

Europe to support Egypt on economic reforms, migrant needs: Spanish FM

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 12:55 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty held Wednesday a joint press conference with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Cairo.

Egyptian president inaugurates 7th edition of Cairo Water Week

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 10:46 GMT

President Sisi called on the international community to increase its support to African states in the field of water management by providing the necessary funding and technology.

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