President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met on Tuesday with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the Africa–France Summit, held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

President Sisi stresses importance of reforming int’l financial system

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stressed that reforming the international financial system has become an imperative necessity to achieve peace and development. He called for a more equitable global economic order that takes into account the concerns of developing nations and supports their aspirations for sustainable growth.

Speaking during the Africa–France Summit held on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, President Sisi said the escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, undermine global supply chains and negatively affect energy and food security, with African countries bearing the brunt as they strive to achieve development goals while maintaining fiscal discipline and containing debt levels.

Macron announces billions in African investments

NAIROBI (AP) – Calls for mutual respect dominated the Africa Forward Summit on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments and said sovereignty will be key in the new partnership that France hopes to build with Africa.

Iran defines Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC says

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of ​Hormuz into a “vast operational area” far wider than before the Iran war, ‌according to a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

Kenya’s Ruto urges new Africa‑France partnership

NAIROBI (MENA) – Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto called Tuesday for strengthening Africa-France cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, sovereignty and shared interests.

UN chief urges big investments for Africa’s development

NAIROBI (News Wires) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed that Africa is in urgent need of massive investments to support sustainable development pathways for its peoples, calling for the continent’s vast natural resources to be utilised in a fair and sustainable manner.

FM holds intensive talks with counterparts during Nairobi summit

Consolidating bilateral ties, and enhancing co-operation were at the core of several, separate meetings which Egypt’s Minster of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati held in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit.

Sisi lauds CMA CGM efforts in developing Egypt’s ports

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi highlighted the ongoing investment cooperation between Egypt and the French shipping giant CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading container transport and maritime shipping companies.

Egypt prioritises human development, infrastructure in 2025/26 plan

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli met on Tuesday with Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom to review progress on the 2025/2026 economic and social development plan and efforts to monitor performance and govern public investments.

Navy commanders of Egypt, Kenya discuss means to boost military co-operation

Commander of the Egyptian Naval Forces Vice Admiral Mahmoud Adel Fawzy received on Tuesday Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenyan Navy, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit to the Egyptian Navy in Alexandria that lasted several days.

Egypt, DR Congo FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional stability

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdel-Aati, and his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, discussed ways of boosting bilateral relations and enhancing co-operation across various sectors.

Turkish Gürok Group to establish glassware plant in Egypt 

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, held talks on Tuesday with a delegation from Turkey’s Gürok Group led by Vice Chairperson Esin Gural Argat to discuss the group’s plan to establish a new export-oriented industrial project into Egypt.

Gauff reaches Rome quarters

ROME — Coco Gauff survived a scare against Iva Jovic coming back from a match point to win 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 and reach the women’s quarter-finals in Rome.

Siebert to referee Arsenal-PSG final

NYON, Switzerland — German referee Daniel Siebert was picked by UEFA for the Champions League final after FIFA left him off its World Cup list.

President Sisi, Madagascar’s Randrianirina discuss bilateral ties, Africa issues

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and President Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Africa–France Summit held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.