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AU calls for solidarity with South Sudan against COVID-19 challenges
Egypt pledged further medical support for South Sudan to combat the Hepatitis C and B viruses, as well as COVID-19
Africa coronavirus cases near 1.18m, death toll rises to 27,592
Africa CDC, AU’s specialized healthcare agency, announced that Africa is working towards “trusted testing” for coronavirus to protect travel and borders
AU agency launches program to assist African MSMEs
As Africa faces socio-economic uncertainties brought by COVID-19, the AUDA-NEPAD MSMEs Academy aims to foster resilience
UN chief voices concern over surge in violence in Sudan’s Darfur
African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur will continue to focus on its protection mandate, humanitarian partners to provide emergency relief
Sudan hopes to see “decisive” round of Nile dam talks: ministry
AU has urged for the necessity of reaching a fair and binding agreement on filling and operation of GERD within a comprehensive deal
Egypt rejects unilateral actions on GERD affecting its Nile water rights: Al-Sisi
Egyptian President discusses GERD developments with his South African counterpart Ramaphosa
AU Assembly Bureau urges GERD parties to finalise binding agreement on dam filling, operation
African Union Bureau welcomed agreement amongst GERD parties to work on a Comprehensive Agreement on Blue Nile River as soon as possible
AU-sponsored Nile dam talks end fruitless
Concerned parties to present separate final reports on GERD negotiations to AU chair on Tuesday
Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses GERD developments with SA’s Ramaphosa
Al-Sisi stressed need for agreement over GERD filling and operation, Ramaphosa praised Egypt’s constructive political will to resolve the crisis
African Union measures are key to address COVID-19 crisis
At the beginning of the pandemic, which is considered the biggest public health emergency of our time, most countries were focused, understandably, on protecting their nationals.
Al-Sisi arrives to Addis Ababa to participate in 33rd AU summit
On Friday, Egypt won membership in the African Union’s (AU) Peace and Security Council for 2020-2022
Egyptian, Kenyen FMs discuss boosting bilateral relations at 36th AU summit
The meeting was on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Executive Council on 6-7 February in Addis Ababa.
Al-Sisi addresses Africa’s investment interests in UK-Africa Summit
There are promising, diversified investment opportunities in Africa, making it an important destination for international business institutions, says president
AU chairperson welcomes ceasefire agreement in Libya
Mahamat further called on “all stakeholders to concentrate their efforts towards the continuation of the peace process.”
UNWTO suggests establishing tourism Committee under African Union, to discuss tourism issues in Africa
Organisation named Egypt’s ‘People To People’ campaign video as best promotional movie in Middle East
Egypt aims to enhance African countries’ business climate: MIIC
We coordinate with international partners to improve Africa’s infrastructure, says Nasr
We need to work together to face challenges in Africa: Al-Sisi
President focuses on fighting terrorism, illegal migration, empowering women
Why AMF is a good idea and what can be done to get it going?
In our view the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create an African Monetary Fund (AMF).
Al-Sisi discusses bilateral relations, cooperation with African leaders in Niamey
President met with South African, DRC counterparts during Niamey summit
Al-Sisi stresses importance of increasing cooperation among African nations
African leaders announce launch of African Continental Free Trade Area
Eyes of world are turned to Africa as AfCFTA comes into effect: Al-Sisi
Landmark trade pact raises hopes for unified prosperous African continent
Egypt’s FM chairs AU’s 35th session meetings
Shoukry in Niamey to preside over 12th Extraordinary Summit of AU
AU countries asks to extend transitional period in Sudan to 3 months
‘We support Sudanese’s free will to determine their future,’ says Al-Sisi
Security, confronting terrorism are common challenges facing Egypt, African continent: Ramdan Orny
Last January, the African Union (AU) announced that Egypt would head the AU summit’s upcoming round in 2019, following the closing meeting of African leaders. During his participation in the 30th AU summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi praised the efforts exerted by the Guinean President Alpha Condé, head of …
AfCFTA comes into effect, raising hopes for unified prosperous African continent
On Tuesday, 2 April, the Gambia became the latest African nation to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), meeting the minimum threshold—22 out of the 55-member states—for the trade agreement to go into effect. In March 2018, the agreement was signed by 49 heads of state with Nigeria—the region’s largest economy—being a notable …
Al-Sisi emphasizes African economic integration, eliminating terrorism, migrant crisis
Egyptian president discusses bilateral relations with Angela Merkel on the sidelines of MSC
Al-Sisi called for maximising efforts for strong, prosperous Africa at final AU session
AU chairperson necessitates creating conditions for return of immigrants
Al-Sisi partakes in AU closed session, meets union’s chairperson
Egyptian President delivers AUKNASE awards during 32nd AU Summit
Egypt to host African Space Agency’s headquarters
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the country won the bid to host the headquarters of the African Space Agency. The decision is due to be endorsed in the African Union (AU) Summit next week in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. “Egypt won the right to host the African Space Agency’s headquarters. The decision …
Egypt’s foreign policy aiming for a stronger presence in Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared a strategic vision to restore Egypt’s role in Africa to include several procedures dealing with a number of important issues