Latest in Tag: Burundi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Burundi
Egypt keen to strengthen relations with Burundi: FM Shoukry
Burundi appreciates Egypt’s support in various international, regional frameworks: Shinjiro
Egypt, Burundi discuss cooperation in developing water resources
Water Resources Minister asserts Egypt’s keenness to complete GERD negotiations
Shoukry discusses bilateral relations, Egyptian role in Africa with Burundian president
Minister requests Burundi’s support for Egypt’s candidate Moustafa El-Gendy to chair African Parliament
Sameh Shoukry heads to Burundi to discuss Nile water
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry headed to the Burundian capital Bujumbura on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations with officials and ways to strengthen them, as well as to discuss a number of issues of common concern. The visit comes within the framework of Egypt’s special interest in supporting and strengthening its relations with …
EAC ratifies ‘three blocs’ agreement in Q1 2018
Bloc includes Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, activation requires approval of 16 countries
Al-Sisi expresses support of political agreement in Burundi
The president discussed bilateral relations with Burundi’s chief of military cabinet
Egypt explains rejection to UN police intervention in Burundi
UNSC vast majority rejected African delegations’ suggestion to modify the decision to include coordination with Burundi
AU succession battle looms in Kigali
Crises, such as South Sudan, Somalia and Burundi, are clamoring for attention at the upcoming African Union summit. So, too is the thorny question of who should succeed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as AU Commission chair.
Al-Sisi meets Burundi foreign minister in Cairo
The duo discussed challenges on the African continent, the Nile Basin agreement, and common security concerns
New rebel group vows to overthrow Burundian president
A former senior officer in Burundi’s army said that he and other army officers have formed a rebel movement known as the Republican Forces of Burundi to remove President Nkurunziza from power.
African nations to seek chemical industry deals
Marketing companies to join January event, aiming to sell Egyptian chemicals
Opinion: Time to act in Burundi
In Burundi, the killing sprees continue with impunity. The UN Security Council deliberated over the issue twice this week but the resolution it eventually passed does not go far enough, says Dirke Köpp. It’s a bare minimum. The resolution unanimously approved by the UN Security Council on Thursday (12.11.2015) calls for an immediate end to …
Ministry of International Cooperation, AfDB sign $650,000 grant agreement
Finance is for first phase of initial feasibility studies needed to establish shipping line connecting Mediterranean Sea and Lake Victoria
Burundi opposition leader wins top position in National Assembly
In a surprise vote, Burundian opposition leader Agathon Rwasa was voted in as deputy speaker in the National Assembly despite being one of the main voices condemning the recent elections. The vote came just a week after President Pierre Nkurunziza won a controversial third term. His win followed months of violent protests, much of it …
Opinion: Nkurunziza’s victory puts Burundi at risk
In Burundi the Electoral Commission has announced that incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza has won Tuesday's elections, as expected. His victory puts the country's future at risk, says DW's Dirke Köpp. More than 80 people dead, countless injured, hundreds of arbitrary arrests and an atmosphere of oppression and violence which has caused more than 175,000 Burundians to flee their country. All…
Al-Sisi meets Burundi‘s presidential advisor in Cairo
The meeting aims to discuss the Nile Basin issue
Global Telecom sells Burundi and Central Africa shares
Global Telecom planned to sell Telecel to another entity last year, but Econet Wireless Global was unable to complete the deal.
Foreign minister presses AU panel to reconsider membership freeze
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy urged the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) to reconsider its decision to freeze Egypt’s membership during a meeting with the African Union’s High Level Panel for Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday. The panel, led by former Malian President Alpha Oumar Konaré, was formed following the suspension of Egypt from …
Senegal visit is first step into West Africa: Fahmy
Foreign Minister scheduled to travel to Spain before returning to Egypt
Fahmy travels to Senegal to strengthen ties
Egypt continues to build on relationships with African nations in visit to Senegal
Ministers conclude Nile Basin tour
Tour includes high level Egyptian delegation, with foreign affairs, agriculture, urban planning and housing ministers
Egypt ‘re-positioning’ itself as an Arab country with African roots: Fahmy
Foreign minister stresses need for Nile Basin countries to work together to achieve future goals
Ministerial delegation embark on Nile Basin tour
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture and Housing, Utilities and Urban Development seek to strengthen cooperation with Nile Basin countries