Resolving conflict in Sudan and helping Sahel ‘top priority’ says EU Special Rep
In an interview with CNBC Africa, Annette Weber, EU Special Representative for The Horn of Africa, said that she intended
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is visiting Egypt for high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening relations between the European Union (EU) and Egypt. This visit comes amid ongoing talks on EU macro-financial assistance and the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In December 2024, the European Commission approved the disbursement of €1bn in loans to Egypt, contingent upon the fulfillment of policy conditions outlined in the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) framework. The loan is part of a broader effort to support Egypt’s economic reform program and stabilize its economy.
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