Latest in Tag: African Highlight
Latest in Tag: African
African countries affected most by climate change, contribute the least to global emissions: International Cooperation Minister
She also pointed out that the continent of Africa is a net food importer with an annual cost of $43bn, which is expected to increase to about $110bn annually by 2025.
Aswan Forum reflects Egypt’s keenness to advance joint African Action Agenda
The forum’s third session is an important stop in the lead-up to the COP 27
Egyptian-African Relations Committee discusses strengthening Egypt’s stance in Africa
The meeting was chaired by Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Hamdi Sanad Loza, and took place in the presence of representatives from various ministries and government bodies.
Egypt supports African capabilities to confront terrorism: Shoukry at Aswan Forum
Second edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development proves Egypt’s belief in importance of African cooperation
Egyptian-African standing committee convenes to follow up on relations
Meeting was chaired by Deputy FM for African Affairs Hamdi Loza and followed up on current and proposed Egyptian projects in several African countries
Chinese, African leaders mourn lives lost to COVID-19
The secretary-general of the United Nations and the director-general of the World Health Organization also attended the meeting as special guests
SCZone joins AEZO to strengthen cooperation with African partners
We’ll benefit from AEZO as a platform for technical support, says Zaki
Al-Sisi receives current, former presidents of DRC, stresses essence of Egyptian-African relations
President discusses preparations for Egypt’s presidency of AU with cabinet
Reducing listing costs on EGX is fastest way to attract African companies: Prime Holding
Mohamed Maher, CEO of Prime Holding for Financial Investments, asserted that the 21st ASEA Annual and Flagship Conference, which is being held under the title of “Africa Mapping the Future” from 19 to 21 November 2017 in Cairo, is a great chance to encourage African shares to be listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), noting …
Why African football continues to go nowhere
AFCON has exposed what’s wrong with African football. There is a lack of football pitches, organization and investment. Without big changes, it will be hard for Africa to send nine strong teams to the 2026 World Cup.It’s raining and the grass is green and lush. It is also very long. This is where Gabon’s best …
US artist proposes public monument to Berlin’s African drug dealers
A US artist has proposed installing a public monument to the African drug dealers who “provide a valuable service” in Berlin’s parks. The idea has met with vicious online vitriol, which the artist says proves his point.
22 countries and cultures come together at fourth Drums Festival
All the shows will be held between 19 and 25 April. India was chosen to be the honorary guest at the festival
‘Egyptian leaders opened win-win cooperation with African nations’
Johannesburg conference to discuss cancelling tariff between Egypt, African blocs
By Shaimaa Elise and Nehal Mounir The conference in Johannesburg, set to be held in June, will discuss the completion of the negotiations that started in Egypt, Nader El-Rayah Awad, Secretary-General of COMESA in Sudan, said. Awad told Daily News Egypt that a free trade area throughout Africa would not only include the 26 countries …
Food Africa exhibition launched Wednesday
The volume of food exports from Egypt to African countries reached EGP 23bn
Refki El-Razzaz revives the spirit of civilisation
El-Razzaz is a true advocate for art in Egypt. His method mainly depends on critical thinking and genuine identity.
Egypt takes issue with AU inclusion of Turkey, Qatar in Libya meeting
Foreign minister stresses AU must coordinate with Egypt before including non-African countries
Notes from America: Arab Americans, the new blacks
By Ahmed Tharwat The Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris and the overhyped anti terror rally that followed exposed the hypocrisy of the West’s secular free speech. It also started a debate about the future of Muslims in Europe and the US. There are about 7 to 8 million Muslims in France, the largest Muslim population in …
Arab Contractors will participate in Ethiopian road project
The Ethiopian road will be section of Trans-African Highway, connecting Cairo to Cape Town
Israeli police arrest hundreds of African refugees on Israeli-Egyptian border
After two days of protests, the asylum seekers were taken back to Israel
Fahmy discusses Egypt, region with Arab Ambassadors
Agenda includes implementation of roadmap, priorities of Egyptian foreign policy
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
Egypt calls for fairer representation of African, Arab and Islamic countries in UNSC
Egypt’s permanent representative to UN demands permanent seat in Security Council for Africa
Fahmy to represent Egypt in fourth EU-African Summit
Egyptian foreign minister expected to meet EU high representative during his visit to Brussels
All eyes on $1tn
African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report
Boosting African farm yields
By Michael Fleshman For tens of millions of people in rural Africa, life has gotten harder in recent years. Reliant on erratic rains, working exhausted soil and hobbled by decades of underinvestment and neglect, many have sunk deeper into poverty as agriculture — the mainstay of the region’s economy — continues to face neglect. A …
In Pictures: African asylum seekers protest in Tel Aviv
AFP – The migrants, primarily from Eritrea and Sudan, are protesting to call for help in the face of Israel’s refusal to grant them refugee status. Last month, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned that Israel could be in breach of international law with new legislation that allows for the potentially indefinite detention of asylum-seekers. …
African asylum seekers protest Israel detention laws
Demonstrators sharply criticised the authorities’ refusal to give them refugee status and their detention of several hundred asylum seekers.
Egypt earns silver medal in African Nations hockey competition
South African team says it was “a tough challenge”
African Development Bank unintimidated by turmoil in Egypt
The country was suffering from a breakdown in the security sector which discouraged foreign investors from doing business in the Egyptian market, in spite of the large investment opportunities.