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The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Gash Barka Region has successfully completed a three-month vocational training program for 59 female members of the Eastern Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces. The training encompassed computer technology and secretarial science, and it is expected to make a significant contribution to the daily activities of the Defense Force units. Ms. Yihdega Yohannes, the head of the union branch in the […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi. President Tshisekedi extended the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s deep appreciation for its historical and close relations with Egypt. He also expressed gratitude for the logistical support Egypt provided to conduct the electoral process in Congo, confirming that this demonstrates Egypt's consistent role in support of its African brothers. President […]

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed KPMG, the reputable Audit, Tax and Advisory Services firm, to conduct an immediate audit into the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML), a contract which was entered into to enhance revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, the upstream petroleum production and minerals and metals resources value chain The Terms of Reference […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a bipartisan Congressional Delegation, led by Senator Joni Ernst, of Democrats and Republicans from various committees. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the two sides emphasized the significance and centrality of the strategic partnership and close relations between Egypt and the U.S. The Congressional Delegation underscored the U.S.’ commitment, particularly Congress', to […]

The Embassies of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States condemn the latest attack in the Abyei Administrative Area in which Deputy Administrator Noon Deng Nyok and several of his colleagues were killed on Sunday, December 31, 2023. The use of violence as a tool for political or economic competition perpetuates a dangerous cycle and must be universally rejected by all South Sudanese leaders.  This attack and all other […]

On December 14, Deputy Chief of Mission David Mosby met with the Ministere de la Reforme des Institutions, Murielle Minkoue Mezui Epse Mintsa-Mi-Owono, to reaffirm the United States’ support for Gabon’s ongoing transition to democracy.  During their meeting, they discussed how the nations can continue to work together to bolster the prosperity and security of the Gabonese people, and explored different ways to ensure more Gabonese are included in the democratic process. […]

Following the initial handover United States Embassy donation of antiretrovirals to the Gabonese Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense in June 2023, the Deputy Chief of Mission, David MOSBY, met with the Minister of Health, Professor Adrien MOUGOUGOU, to deliver the second tranche of the antiretrovirals donation on December 29. This encounter was another illustration of the strong partnership between the United States and Gabon.  Deputy Chief of […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the Greek Prime Minister confirmed that his country seeks to further enhance and invigorate joint cooperation with Egypt during the new presidential term of President El-Sisi. Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized commitment to continuing consultations and coordination of positions with regard to the successive developments in the […]

Burundi National Defence Force (BNDF) troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have supplied clean and safe water to residents of Towfik Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Jowhar.  The supply of potable water comes as the camp faces acute water shortages. The IDPs were forced to relocate from their original homes to Jowhar in search of better life after experiencing the twin disasters of prolonged […]