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Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?

Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?

Update: 2025-12-02
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A rare conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister about the Sudan War and the tensions with Ethiopia over the river Nile, and Focus on Africa moves its hub from London to Nairobi.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty has denied that his country is supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces in the war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. He also spoke about tensions with Ethiopia after the collapse of talks over use of the waters of River Nile.



And after more than six decades of broadcasting from London, Focus on Africa has just arrived in its new home, Nairobi.



Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers:  Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Ly Truong

Technical Producer: Philip Bull

Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga

Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
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Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?

Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?

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