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Special passport gate set up at Cairo airport for passengers from African countries

Cairo - MENA

Egyptian authorities have set up a special passport gate at Cairo International Airport for passengers from African Union countries. The move is in compliance with an order by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to facilitate entry procedures for citizens of African countries as an expression of solidarity, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. A special committee has been formed to follow up onRead more

Madbouli attend AU extraordinary session

Cairo - MENA

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli will attend the 11th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) on Saturday and Sunday in Addis Ababa, on behalf of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, according to a cabinet statement. The premier is set to head for Addis Ababa on Friday, according to the Friday statement. ForeignRead more

Political situation in Madagascar: AU appoints Lamamra for assessment mission

Addid Ababa - Arab Today

Chairman of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat decided to send to Madagascar his high representative, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ramtane Lamamra to assess the situation and support the ongoing process in this country. Read more

Ghandour blames media for tensions

Sudan - Arab Today

Sudanese Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour said that recent tension over the Grand Renaissance Dam was made up by the media, stressing Khartoum’s respect for the Nile River Agreement. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Ghandour said: “Our brothers in Egypt, especially those who manage the negotiations on the Renaissance Dam, know that Sudan has stressed its respect for the NileRead more

UAE Permanent Representative meets with Chairperson

Addis Ababa - Arab Today

Ghazi Abdullah Salem Al Mehri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Ethiopia and UAE Permanent Representative to the African Union, met yesterday with Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, at the AU's headquarters in Addis Ababa. Al Mehri and Mahamat discussed ways to enhance ties between the African Union and the UAE in various fields as wellRead more

Al Shabaab militants attack Somali army base, say dozens dead

Somalia - NNA

Al Shabaab and government forces battled for control of a remote army base in Somalia on Friday, after fighters from the Islamist militant group said they attacked the compound, killing dozens of soldiers. The group, which is aligned with al Qaeda, said it took over the base, about 550 km (340 miles) west of Mogadishu after a suicide bomber fromRead more

UNESCO to start vote to elect new chief

Paris - MENA

With candidates from three countries including Egypt, the UNESCO will start on Monday the process of electing a new chief for the UN cultural body. Egypt's Mushira Khattab has a chance to win the post as she represents the Arab world, Africa and the Middle East. She also is officially supported by the African Union with the African group hasRead more

Egypt keen to boost bilateral cooperation

Cairo - MENA

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said Tuesday Egypt is proud of its long-standing relations with Guinea and is keen to boost bilateral relations at all levels. He made the remarks during a phone call with his Guinean counterpart Alpha Condé. Also, President Sisi said he is looking forward to fostering coordination and consultation with Condé during the coming period withRead more

African Union, France criticize US travel ban on Chad

ADDIS ABABA - Arab Today

The African Union (AU) on Wednesday expressed its “bewilderment” at US President Donald Trump’s inclusion of Chad on an updated and open-ended travel ban list issued at the weekend while France urged the US to quickly reverse its decision, as Chad it said was an ally in the fight against terrorist groups. While welcoming Sudan’s removal from the new listRead more