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Madbouly holds bilateral talks on sidelines of 31st AU ordinary session
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held talks with his Mauritanian counterpart, Yahya Ould Hademine, on Sunday on the sidelines of his presence in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott to head the Egyptian delegation participating in the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit. The talks included ways of enhancing joint cooperation between the two countries, …
Trump’s racist remarks explode international anger
UN human rights spokesperson describes Trump’s words as “shocking and shameful”
Egypt begins its 1-month term as head of AU Peace and Security Council
Council’s agenda to focus on emerging security challenges in Africa
African leaders conclude 27th AU summit with set of border-less decisions
The Kigali summit addressed emerging conflicts and potential ways of inclusive growth
AU passport launches amid fears of potential repercussions
Despite the economic growth that should result from a visa-free continent, more economically developed countries could suffer
Al-Sisi meets with array of African leaders in Kigali
African leaders discussed on Sunday the launch of a free trade zone, among other common issues
Al-Sisi participates in closed session talks as AU summit launches
The Egyptian president is attempting to revive relations with Africa following missteps by previous officials
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Al-Sisi to attend African Union Summit in Kigali
The summit will be held from 10 to 18 July.
Shoukry meets with African counterparts on sidelines of AU
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry met with his African counterparts from Sudan, Uganda, and Ghana during his current visit to Rwanda for the African Union (AU) meetings. Shoukry held bilateral talks with the ministers on the sidelines of the AU assembly, according to state-news agency MENA. During the meetings, he discussed the current security …
Egyptian ambassador to AU diminishes possibility of visa- free Africa
The passport would allow for visa-free travel between African states
Egypt participates in African Ebola conference
The Prime Minister also opened an embassy on his visit to Equatorial Guinea
Tense Egyptian-US relations evident in Africa summit
US is striving to expand its influence in Africa, Egypt heads project to develop its African interests, strategic expert says
Al-Sisi in first international visit to Algeria
Talks with Algerian counterpart expected before visit to Equatorial Guinea
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European Union will not monitor upcoming elections
Restriction on the importation of equipment hampers observer operations
African Union to monitor presidential elections, Arab League releases details on mission
The African Union’s decision comes in spite of the union’s suspension of Egyptian activities following the power shift that swept the country last July
African Union Panel meets with PM, Moussa
The panel, established after Egypt’s suspension from the AU, issues positive statements about interim government, transitional roadmap
No alternative to dialogue: EU
A joint statement by the EU and European Commission stressed the importance of dialogue, assuring that it will keep promoting an end to violence, AU echoed the call
Egyptian exports to EU, Turkey and South Africa unaffected by political stances
The positions of Turkey and South Africa will not have an effect on fertilizer exports, revenues from which were described as relatively weak, considering that only 30,000 tons were shipped per year
Egypt’s Chambers of Commerce Federation seeks to bridge rift with African Union
Two days after the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi, the AU’s Peace and Security Council suspended Egypt from all union activities.
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Morsi discusses Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia
The president meets with Ethiopia’s prime minister, praises NEPAD, and calls for African integration
AU calls for urgent talks on flashpoint Abyei
The AU said it would also seek UN Security Council endorsement of its proposal