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Egypt and EU Seal New Partnership at Landmark Brussels Summit

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met with European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday for the first-ever EU-Egypt summit, signaling a new phase in relations between Cairo and the 27-member European Union.…

Africa News Now October 23, 2025

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EU Delegation Barred from Benghazi Over Protocol Breach, Libya Cites Diplomatic Violations

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that a "protocol issue" prevented a high-level EU delegation from meeting Libyan Arab Armed Forces officials in Benghazi, after the group was denied entry…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Over 1,200 Migrants Detained in Crete Amid Surge in Crossings from Libya

Greek authorities have detained more than 1,200 migrants on the islands of Crete and Gavdos between Saturday and Monday, following a sharp increase in arrivals from Libya. The influx marks…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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Ghana Risks EU Fish Export Ban Over Illegal Fishing Concerns

Ghana could face a complete ban on fish exports to the European Union if it fails to urgently reform its fishing industry to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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CAF and EU Sign Landmark Football Partnership to Boost Youth Development and Strengthen Africa-Europe Ties

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission have announced a new strategic partnership to support upcoming African football tournaments and youth development initiatives, marking a significant deepening…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Greece and Egypt Reaffirm $4.5 Billion Clean Energy Pact to Power Europe via Mediterranean Cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a landmark clean energy initiative that aims to connect North Africa to Europe via an undersea electricity cable capable of transmitting 3,000…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025