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See - Sada Elbalad
23-05-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Dispatches Two Medical Convoys to Djibouti
Taarek Refaat The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Embassy in Djibouti, and in coordination with the Egyptian Ministry of Health, dispatched two medical convoys to Djibouti from May 11 to 25. The first medical convoy is dedicated to performing surgical interventions for kidney patients through the installation of arterial shunts, in cooperation with the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development. The second medical convoy is dedicated to implementing the presidential initiative for early detection of hearing impairment in Djibouti, in cooperation with the Swiss hearing aid company SANOVA. In this regard, the Minister of Health of Djibouti received the Egyptian Ambassador to Djibouti, Khaled El-Shazly; Dr. Reham Niazi, Head of African Affairs, External Support, and Patient Care at the Office of the Advisor to the Minister of Health and Population; and the medical team from the two convoys. The Minister of Health expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the two convoys and praised the role of Egyptian doctors in assisting the Djiboutian medical teams. In this context, the medical convoy dedicated to treating kidney patients successfully performed 45 surgical procedures to install arterial stents for dialysis patients before departing Djibouti. The medical convoy, dedicated to implementing the presidential initiative for early detection of hearing impairment, is scheduled to install 120 hearing aids for hearing-impaired patients in Djibouti this week. This has had a significant impact and has been greatly appreciated by officials in the sisterly state of Djibouti, as well as by doctors and patients. The meeting also discussed enhancing cooperation in the field of health in various specialties between the two countries, and the importance of continued coordination between the relevant authorities to dispatch medical convoys to Djibouti on a regular basis. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Deported migrant detainees are holding at a US Naval base in Djibouti amid court fight, officials say
Eight migrant detainees who were on a US flight destined for South Sudan are currently at a US military base in Djibouti, awaiting next steps as details over their case are hammered out in court, two US officials told CNN. It's unclear when or how the detainees — who have criminal records and come almost entirely from countries other than South Sudan — will move on from the US Navy base in Djibouti, Camp Lemonnier, one official said. The US officials added that that the situation has angered Djiboutian government officials, and that the US military in Djibouti has messaged back to Washington 'significant concerns' over keeping the detainees there and the possible impact on military relations. The deportation flight was described on Wednesday at a Department of Homeland Security press conference as a 'diplomatic and military security operation,' which the US official said floored some military officials who did not see it as a military operation. 'I still don't fully understand how this happened,' the US official said. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the detainees will have to be in Djibouti 'for over two weeks.' 'Every single one of these individuals I will add had final orders of removal from our country, and now (federal Judge Brian Murphy) is forcing federal officials to remain in Djibouti for over two weeks, threatening our US-diplomatic relationships with countries around the world, and putting these agents' lives in danger by having to be with these illegal, murderous criminals and rapists,' Leavitt said. The flight, which took off with eight immigrant detainees Tuesday morning, set off a chain of events, culminating in a scramble at DHS to determine how officials could comply with an anticipated order from a federal judge in Massachusetts. Murphy held a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the heels of an emergency motion filed by attorneys who said their clients — of varying nationalities and, according to DHS, all with criminal records — were being flown to war-torn South Sudan. The plane ultimately landed in Djibouti, according to a flight tracker, where it remained as legal proceedings were ongoing. In an hours-long court hearing Wednesday, a Homeland Security official called in and out, at the judge's direction, to gather more information and share what was doable to provide additional due process to those who the department tried to transfer to South Sudan. During the hearing, Murphy asked the official whether DHS could conduct what's known as a 'reasonable fear interview' — the first step toward raising a fear-based claim against being deported to a particular country — where the migrants currently were. 'I would have to call over and find out, your honor. Currently, they're sitting on a plane,' the official said. As the proceeding continued Wednesday, the official periodically chimed in to provide updates while officials raced to figure out what they could or couldn't do. Hours later, the answer: It was possible to do the interview where the migrants were, the official told the judge. One of the US officials confirmed the Department of Homeland Security has asked to be able to do the reasonable fear interviews for the detainees at the base, though they said it was unclear if it would actually happen. As of Thursday morning, attorneys for the clients had not yet received instructions on how to reach the detainees and how or when the interviews would be conducted. One of the US officials said it remains unclear what comes next, but that military officials are 'waiting for others to figure those things out' as the court proceedings continue. 'The full impact of this is definitely stressful,' the official said.
Iraqi News
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Interior Minister Arrives in Djibouti to deliver President's Invitation to Arab Summit
Baghdad-INA Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari and his accompanying delegation arrived in the brotherly Republic of Djibouti today, Friday, to deliver an invitation to its President to participate in the Arab Summit. A ministry statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "the Interior Minister's visit to Djibouti aims to deliver an official invitation from President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh to participate in the 34th Arab Summit, scheduled to be held on May 17 in Baghdad."
Al-Ahram Weekly
23-04-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi announces establishment of Egyptian-Djiboutian Joint Business Council
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi announced Wednesday the establishment of the Egyptian-Djiboutian Joint Business Council, during a press conference with his Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh. According to a joint statement issued during El-Sisi's visit to Djibouti, both leaders called on the Council to hold its first meetings and begin operations as soon as possible. El-Sisi also announced the inauguration of Banque Misr – Djibouti in the coming days, following his visit. Additionally, El-Sisi and Guelleh praised the move as a boost to economic ties and investment, adding value to Djibouti's stable and growing banking sector. Energy cooperation During the press conference, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting Djibouti in achieving energy security by sharing its expertise in the sector. The president said, "We agreed to launch an ambitious and joint program to achieve energy security in Djibouti. " The program includes rehabilitating Djibouti's national electricity grid and laying the foundation stone for a solar power station in the village of Omar Jagaa in the Arta region. The two countries' electricity and energy ministries will implement the project with support from the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation and the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development. Additional projects involve developing and expanding solar and wind power stations across Djibouti. Port and trade development In addition, President El-Sisi stated that both leaders agreed on the importance of encouraging investment, particularly in ports and free zones. They discussed joint public-private projects, including a logistics centre for Egyptian companies in Djibouti's free zone, expansion of the Doraleh container port, and road studies to link the Port of Djibouti with national and regional networks—the RN18 highway project—to enhance land trade. The presidents also praised the efforts of the two countries' transport ministries to advance cooperation in coordination with the Djiboutian Ports and Free Zones Authority and the Egyptian private sector. They welcomed the allocation of 150,000 square metres in Djibouti's free zone for a logistics hub for Egyptian companies to support trade with Djibouti and neighbouring markets. El-Sisi and Guelleh also stressed the need to leverage existing trade agreements, including COMESA and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), once operational, to boost bilateral trade. Other areas of cooperation Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty with his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar during the signing ceremony of several MoUs and agreements. The two presidents praised bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism and extremist ideologies, highlighting the role of the Djibouti Institute for Moderation and Al-Azhar's contribution in training imams and preachers. They welcomed the initiative to open an Al-Azhar Arabic language centre in Djibouti. Furthermore, they expressed interest in expanding health cooperation, including the dispatch of Egyptian medical convoys. Egypt will send a convoy for early detection of hearing impairments and another to install arteriovenous fistulas for dialysis patients. Both leaders called for accelerating the activation of the Mother and Child Centre in Djibouti. The two leaders emphasised the importance of increasing exchanges regarding youth and sports. They welcomed cooperation in developing sports facilities in Djibouti, especially upgrading Hassan Gouled Stadium to meet international standards. They also commended efforts to ease travel between the two countries, including launching the direct EgyptAir flight between Cairo and Djibouti in July last year. They instructed officials to enhance civil aviation cooperation and regularise flights to boost people-to-people and trade ties. Signed agreements and MoUs: MoU for cooperation in youth affairs MoU for cooperation in sports Executive Program in Higher Education and Scientific Research for 2025–2028 MoU between Egypt's National Media Authority and Djibouti's Radio and Television MoU between Egypt's State Information Service and Djibouti's Ministry of Information Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UPDATED: Egypt, Djibouti leaders reject threats to Red Sea navigation security - Foreign Affairs
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and his Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh firmly rejected on Wednesday any actions that threaten the safety and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, underscoring the need to uphold regional security principles. According to the Egyptian presidency, both leaders' remarks came during a meeting in the capital, Djibouti, where they addressed the common challenges confronting both nations in the Red Sea region. The Egyptian and Djiboutian presidents also agreed that the primary responsibility for governing and securing this key maritime trade route rests solely with the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden littoral states. They stressed the need to activate the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, enabling it to fulfil its responsibilities in promoting coordination among Red Sea and Gulf of Aden littoral nations. Somalia The presidents also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly the situation in the Horn of Africa. They stressed the importance of supporting all efforts to strengthen security and stability in Somalia and safeguard its unity and territorial integrity. Both leaders welcomed initiatives to enhance Somali institutions and the federal government's capacities to address challenges and to empower the Somali army to assert nationwide control. They strongly condemned the assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and underlined the necessity of supporting Somalia in its efforts to combat terrorism. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to contribute forces to the African Union Stabilisation Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Sudan Addressing the Sudanese conflict, the leaders reiterated their firm rejection of any attempts to undermine Sudan's unity, sovereignty, or territorial integrity. They also rejected attempts to form a parallel government, which they saw as deepening the crisis and hindering efforts to unite Sudanese political forces. The two presidents stressed the importance of preserving Sudan's national institutions and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid across all Sudanese regions. They called on all Sudanese factions to fully engage in a comprehensive political process that places national interests above all. In addition, they stressed the importance of Sudan's return as an active member in the African Union, which they praised for promoting stability in Sudan and hosting relevant conferences. The two leaders also expressed concern about the deteriorating political and security situation in South Sudan. They urged all parties to avoid escalation and resolve disputes through peaceful, diplomatic means to maintain regional security and stability. Gaza and Syria According to the Egyptian presidency, the two leaders discussed the situation in Gaza. They condemned the renewed Israeli aggression on Gaza as a blatant violation of the ceasefire deal and denounced Israel's decision to block humanitarian aid and close relief crossings. They also called on Israel to end ceasefire violations, allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and return to negotiations to finalise the next phase of the ceasefire agreement. Moreover, the two sides supported the outcomes of the Cairo extraordinary Arab summit, including the willingness to cooperate with US President Donald Trump and international partners to implement the Arab-Islamic plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. They also reaffirmed the unified Arab position—widely backed by the international community—rejecting any forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands as a violation of international law and a crime against humanity. In addition, the Egyptian and Djiboutian leaders stressed that Israel, as an occupying power, must honour its commitments under international law and UN resolutions. They reaffirmed the steadfast Arab position supporting the two-state solution and the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The two presidents also discussed the latest developments in Syria, expressing support for Syrian national institutions and overall stability. They condemned all forms of violence that threaten the safety and well-being of the Syrian people, stressing the need for an inclusive transitional process that includes all segments of Syrian society. On the other hand, the two leaders underscored bilateral coordination within regional and international organisations, particularly the Arab League, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations. In this respect, President Guelleh reaffirmed Djibouti's support for Egypt's candidate, Khaled El-Enany, who the Arab League and African Union have also endorsed, for the position of Director-General of UNESCO. Similarly, during the meeting, President El-Sisi congratulated Djibouti's former Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, on his election as Chairperson of the African Union Commission. This is President El-Sisi's second official visit to Djibouti. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
