Egypt, UAE hold talks on global water agenda
Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam met with the UAE’s Assistant Minister of Foreign…
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Senegal’s debt jumps amid rising fiscal pressures
Senegal’s public debt surged by the end of March 2025, reflecting mounting fiscal strain as the government…
AfDB cuts Africa’s ’25 growth forecast to 3.9%
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has cut its 2025 economic growth forecast for Africa to 3.9 per cent, down from…
Egypt’s Sisi, Senegal’s Faye discuss Sahel, Sudan, Gaza developments
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye discussed the latest developments in…
Egypt explores agricultural collaboration with Senegal, Somalia
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, engaged in discussions with his counterparts…
IFC funds to boost Senegal’s low-carbon cement production
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a €75 million green loan to Senegal’s largest cement…
WHO, partners offer $1.5b to world vulnerable communities
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with several multilateral development banks (MDBs), has…
Engie eyes more African renewable energy deals
Engie SA, the French utility, anticipates more deals in Africa’s renewable energy sector following its $1 billion…
Egypt remains Africa’s top investment destination – UNCTAD
Egypt has been named Africa's top destination for foreign investment for the second consecutive year, according to…
India, Egypt primary destinations for Russian fuel oil in April
India and Egypt were primary destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in April.
Africa Energy Bank to start operating in ’24
The proposed Africa Energy Bank, focusing on oil and gas investments continent-wide, plans to commence operations…
Senegal international bonds fall amid early results of presidential election
The international bonds of Senegal saw a decline on Monday, as opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye took a…
Egyptian Covertina company plans EGP 200 mln investments in mid-2024
Egyptian chocolate maker Covertina company plans to operate its new factory during the second half of 2024 with an…
IMF reaches loan agreements over $1.8bln with Senegal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had reached an agreement with Senegal over loan facilities totaling $1.9…
Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6bln annually
U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said in Senegal's capital Dakar on Friday the oil price cap on Russia could…
Microsoft seeks to bring satellite internet for millions in Egypt, African countries
Microsoft has announced on Wednesday about its plans to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people,…
Egypt’s Arab Contractors awaits review findings of six African giant projects
Egyptian state-run construction firm Arab Contractors is waiting for the outcome of government-commissioned review…
Senegal becomes the first African state to host Youth Olympics
Senegal will host the next edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2022, the International Olympic Committee…
In Senegal, China’s Xi vows strong ties with Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged during his visit to Senegal on Saturday to strengthen economic ties with…
U.N. chief to brief Security Council on Myanmar next Thursday
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will on Thursday publicly brief the Security Council on violence…
Egypt’s Building Material Export Council sends promotional delegations to Africa
Egyptian Export Council for Building Materials is set to organise a number of promotional missions to Kenya,…
Egypt coach Cuper calls for football fans return
Egypt coach Hector Cuper believes that the return of fans to the stands is a must for Egyptian football. "Fans…
Senegal to support Yemen campaign with 21,000 troops
Senegal will send 2,100 troops to Saudi Arabia as part of an international coalition combating Houthi rebels in…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister in KSA On Crisis of Myanmar’s Muslims
An Egyptian delegation, led by Mohamed Kamel Amr- Minister of Foreign Affairs, traveled today to Saudi Arabia in…
Masr Capital Eyes 3 New Branches In Sengal, Qatar, Bahrain This Year
Masr Capital said it targets opening up 3 new branches in Senegal, Qatar and Bahrain within this year. The 3 new…
Senegal Beats Oman 2-0 To Join Olympics
Senegal claimed the 16th and final place in the Olympic men's soccer tournament after a 2-0 win over Oman in…
Sanofi, Hetero to Make Cheap Anti-HIV Drugs in South Africa
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has signed a partnership with India's Hetero to manufacture cheap anti-HIV drugs…
Senegal President is in a tight race with his main rival
The election follows weeks of violent street protests against the 85-year-old Wade's bid for a third term in office…
Presidential election begins today in Senegal
Senegal is going to the polls, with incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade's contentious bid for a third term…