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Explainer-Sudan's conflict: Who's backing the rival commanders?

Military rivals locked in a conflict that erupted in Sudan on April 15 both courted foreign backing in the years leading up to the fighting.

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Egypt, Austria Agree to Address Roots of 'Illegal Immigration'

Egypt and Austria agreed on Thursday to address the "illegal immigration" issue and its economic and social roots. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer, at al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, agreeing to intensify bilateral talks to reach a future framework for cooperation in immigration…

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Egyptian army says soldiers stuck in Sudan back home or at embassy

Three flights carrying 177 Egyptian troops from Sudan have arrived in Cairo and a separate group of 27 air force personnel are in the care of the Egyptian embassy in Sudan, according to military statements.

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Egyptian troops held in Sudan were not there to support any party -Sisi

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday said Egyptian troops held in Sudan were merely there to conduct exercises with their Sudanese counterparts and not to support any of the warring parties.

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Egyptian, Emirati Leaders Discuss Promoting Regional Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Wednesday with his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Cairo where discussions focused on promoting regional peace and stability.

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Egypt’s female social media influencers face arrest, jail on ‘morality’ charges

Egyptian authorities have since 2020 carried out a campaign to silence female social media influencers, using a cybercrime law to detain them on vague charges such as violating “public morals” and “undermining family values”. Last week, TikTok celebrity Salma Elshimy became the latest in a growing list of women to…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Prospects for Joint Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at Ramadan Suhoor-meal table on Saturday. The Crown Prince welcomed Sisi in the Kingdom as his second country.

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Egypt's Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure, regional realignment

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA said, as Cairo seeks financial inflows to ease pressure on its currency and bolster a faltering economy.

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Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant, grains trade with Russian officials

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with high-ranking Russian officials on Sunday to discuss a Russian-built nuclear plant under construction on Egypt's north coast as well as grains supply and food security, Egypt's presidency said.

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Egypt, Malaysia Coordinate on Combating Terrorism

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have stressed in a video call the significance of continuing coordination and consultation in international forums to help address various issues, including combating terrorism and extremism. They shared their visions on the most prominent regional and international issues of…

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Sisi: We Overcame Challenges in 2011 with Support from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Monday that his country passed a difficult period from 2011 to 2013 due to the decline in the cash reserves that were exhausted from importing fuel products. He thanked Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait for aiding Egypt in overcoming the…

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Egypt's Sisi seeks to tamp down media clash with Saudi Arabia

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sought on Thursday to play down a rare media spat with Saudi Arabia, which recently signalled greater conditionality over financial backing to allies such as Egypt.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins Middle East trip by urging ‘calm’ between Israel and Palestine

Blinken blasted the recent loss of civilian life in violent attacks as ‘deeply disturbing’

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Blinken Urges Israel-Palestinian Calm as Violence Soars

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians on Monday to exercise restraint and ease tensions amid a spike in violence that has put the region on edge. Speaking in Cairo, just hours ahead of a two-day visit to Jerusalem and the West Bank, Blinken said it…

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Blinken says U.S. will keep pressing Egypt on human rights

The United States will continue to encourage Egypt to take steps on human rights, including freeing more political prisoners and guaranteeing freedom of expression, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Cairo on Monday.

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Egypt, India to Promote Trade, Investment, Fight Terrorism

India and Egypt agreed Wednesday to boost trade between their countries during a visit by the Egyptian president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed on measures to increase two-way trade within five years to $12 billion. Trade totaled $7.3 billion in 2021-22. The two countries also…

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Egypt, US Discuss Boosting Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Monday with visiting CIA Director William Burns ways to enhance security and intelligence cooperation between Egypt and the US. During the meeting held in Cairo, Sisi stressed the strength of Egyptian-American ties, the Egyptian presidential spokesperson said. The president further highlighted the significance…

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Egypt's Sisi heads to India amid investment push

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi begins a visit to India on Wednesday where he will meet business leaders and be a guest of honour at India's Jan. 26 Republic Day.

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Egypt's Sisi Backs National Projects, Rejects Claims Economic Crisis Caused by Domestic Policies

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rejected "misleading claims" that said the global economic crisis was only limited to Egypt and caused by domestic policies. He also defended national projects, saying they were the basis for achieving comprehensive economic development and expressed his confidence in Egypt's ability to overcome the crisis.…

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Italy’s FM Meets with Egyptian Officials on Migration, Libya

Italy’s chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as bilateral issues. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi covered energy security and economic cooperation in the…

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Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian Summit Rejects ‘Israeli Unilateralism’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted on Tuesday Jordanian King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a tripartite summit in Cairo to discuss the Palestinian issue. The summit was held in wake of recent developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and the regional and international situations related to…

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Sisi Stresses Availability of US Dollar in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that foreign currency is available to release imported goods in ports, assuring that the government has dollars. During the inauguration of two medical and industrial gas plants and a tri-generation plant in the chemical industries complex in Abu Rawash, Giza, Sisi said state was…

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Egypt, Jordan Agree to Deepen Cooperation in Various Fields

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. According to presidential spokesman Bassam Rady, they agreed to deepen cooperation in different fields and coordinate on regional and international issues. They also exchanged views and insights on regional and international issues of common…

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Sisi, Xi Discuss Global Challenges

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held two separate meetings with his Chinese and Iraqi counterparts in Riyadh on Thursday. The meetings touched on the regional and global developments, the challenges facing the Middle East, and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi exchanged views with China’s…

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Egypt president to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

"This is the first time that the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt will be the Chief Guest at our Republic Day," the MEA said in a statement. Read More:

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