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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.

U.S. Congress delegation visits Egypt's president for consultations on Gaza, Sudan wars

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 12:04 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Thursday a U.S. Congress delegation led by Senator Joni Ernst.

Egypt, Switzerland discuss Sudanese crisis after increase in aid delivery

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 11:39 GMT

Deputy Foreign Minister Abou Bakr Hanafy received Tuesday Swiss Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Sylvain Astier to discuss the Sudanese crisis.

President Sisi, Deputy Secretary-General discuss bolstering cooperation between Egypt, UN

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 - 01:08 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Tuesday with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed.

Former Sudanese PM: Egypt’s role essential in ending war in Sudan

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 03:37 GMT

“We hope that there will be a consensus among the Sudanese political and national forces participating in the conference, in order to end the war and hostilities,” he continued.

African officials share visions on peacebuilding, post-conflict development

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 02:47 GMT

The fourth edition of Aswan Forum for Peace and Development consisted of very rich discussions on consolidating stability in Africa.

Egyptian FM, World Bank official discuss economic impact of conflict in Gaza, Sudan

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 10:45 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry received Monday Director General of Operations at the World Bank Anna Bjerde.

4th edition of Aswan Forum to tackle governance of international peace, development system

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 02:05 GMT

The fourth edition of the Aswan Forum for Peace and Development will be held on July 2-3.

Cairo hosts Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue Session

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 11:59 GMT

Cairo hosted Wednesday the Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue Session between the foreign ministers of both countries.

Egypt, U.S. discuss ongoing armed conflict in Sudan's Darfur

Tue, 14 May 2024 - 10:28 GMT

Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Hamdy Loza received Monday U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello.

Egypt hosts 300K registered Sudanese refugees: UNHCR

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 09:42 GMT

Since the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan on April 15, 2023, 8.2 million have been displaced, including 1.8 million who fled to neighboring states.

Egyptian FM demands intl. organizations to ramp up humanitarian response to Sudan's civil war

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 01:37 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry participated Wednesday in a meeting of the African Council for Peace and Security on Sudan.

Sudanese Armed Forces aims for achieving democracy, holding elections: Burhan

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 03:04 GMT

Burhan noted that the Sudanese Armed Forces was facing rebel groups that committed war crimes against civilians in Khartoum, Geneina, Nyala, and Zalingei.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Egypt to discuss cooperation amid Sudanese crisis

Sun, 28 May 2023 - 09:50 GMT

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, arrived in Egypt on an official three-day visit from 27 – 29 May.

Egypt welcomes launching of preliminary talks between Sudanese warring parties in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 07 May 2023 - 09:23 GMT

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that the meetings would produce a comprehensive permanent ceasefire.

Egypt's Sameh Shokry contacts Sudan's Burhan, Dagalo amid deadly conflict

Thu, 04 May 2023 - 05:38 GMT

The minister underscored Egypt's deep concern about the persistence of military confrontations, which has incurred deaths among civilians.

Assistant of Egyptian administrative attache in Sudan killed

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 08:24 GMT

The incident occurred on his way from his residence to the embassy in Khartoum on Monday.

Egypt evacuates 5K from Sudan, including 904 Egyptians

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 07:56 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday that the number of citizens evacuated from Sudan had amounted to 904.

Ongoing military clashes in Sudan may lead to civil war: Sudanese Forces of Freedom and Change

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 11:54 GMT

Military actions are not solutions to the current political crisis in Sudan amid the country’s humanitarian needs, Hamoda added, stressing that the political solution would be the best for all parties.

Egyptian FM discusses Sudan crisis with Chairman of African Union Commission

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 02:11 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry made a phone call Sunday to Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) Mousa Faki.

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