Arab, Muslim states denounce Somaliland ‘embassy’ opening in Jerusalem
Foreign ministers from 16 Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, have condemned the opening of what they termed a “so‑called Somaliland embassy” in Jerusalem, calling it “illegal and unacceptable.” In a joint statement, the
Egypt closely monitors hijacked tanker carrying Egyptian crew near Somalia
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it is closely following the hijacking of the oil tanker M/T Eureka, which was carrying eight Egyptian sailors. The vessel was reportedly seized in Yemeni territorial waters and taken toward Somali waters near
Al-Sisi reaffirms support for Somalia’s unity, warns against threats to Horn of Africa stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed on Sunday Egypt’s “categorical rejection” of any actions that could threaten Somalia’s security, stability, or territorial integrity, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to supporting stability in the Horn of Africa and deepening cooperation with Somalia across
Egypt assumes AU Peace and Security Council presidency in February with focus on Sudan, Somalia
Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council on Feb. 1, with a primary focus on addressing the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The one-month presidency comes at a time of increasing security,
Egyptian, Jordanian FMs call for international stability force in Gaza under Trump ceasefire plan
Egypt and Jordan on Saturday called for the deployment of an international stability force in the Gaza Strip and the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee to manage the territory under the framework of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia coordinate on regional crises ahead of first Supreme Council meeting
Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Monday agreed to intensify political consultation and coordination to address escalating regional challenges, affirming a unified stance on resolving conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia. The agreement followed meetings in Cairo between Egyptian President
Sovereignty and synergy: Egypt maps a new path for African integration
In the quiet corners of the Russian-African Ministerial Conference this weekend, the traditional image of Egyptian diplomacy—often focused narrow-mindedly on the Nile—gave way to something far more expansive. Whether discussing renewable energy tenders in South Africa or the first shipment
Egypt discusses troop deployment to Somalia with foreign minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Somali counterpart Abdusalam Abdi Ali on Monday to discuss strengthening their strategic partnership, including the deployment of Egyptian troops to the African Union’s support and stability mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the Egyptian
Egyptian, Eritrean Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional security
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, met with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh on Saturday, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and to follow up on Abdelatty’s recent visit to Eritrea on 28 February. During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasised the
Egyptian, Somali Ministers explore agricultural partnership
Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk met with Asad Abdirizak, Somali State Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, on Monday to discuss cooperation between the two countries on food security and trade. During the meeting, the Somali minister