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Colombia and Peru plan December binational cabinet in Barranquilla
Officials agreed to focus the revived cabinet mechanism on security, economic ties and development along the border.
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Colombia restarts vehicle framework tender after watchdog review
The procurement agency set a seven-step schedule running from October 5 to November 5 for the suspended vehicle framework process.
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Nigeria voter register exceeds 103 million after continuous registration, INEC says
The election commission’s chair said the national register exceeded 103 million after voter enrolment and biometric clean-up. Three continuous-registration phases added 10,772,421 new applicants; the preliminary register is scheduled for public claims and objections from 9–15 October.
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Macina starts three-month annual voter-register revision
Authorities in Mali’s Macina circle began the annual voter-register revision on 1 October. The three-month process includes new registrations, deletions and transfers through the end of December.
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Egypt and EU discuss de-escalation in the Red Sea
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed tensions in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa with EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas by phone. They called for continued coordination to reduce escalation.
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Egyptian foreign minister discusses Gaza and West Bank with Fatah official
Badr Abdelatty met Fatah Central Committee Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub to discuss developments in the Palestinian territories. Egypt’s account stressed unimpeded humanitarian aid into Gaza and early recovery.
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Sisi begins Asian tour with South Korea visit
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi travelled to South Korea on October 6 at the start of an Asian tour. The programme includes talks with President Lee Jae Myung and a roundtable with company representatives.
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Egypt and Saudi ministers discuss Red Sea security
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan that Egypt supports the Kingdom’s security. Their call also covered Red Sea navigation and the situation in Sudan.
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Egypt condemns Israeli actions in southern Syria
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the resumption of excavation and military construction in the Quneitra countryside as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. The statement also cited Israeli incursions elsewhere in southern Syria.
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Egypt and South Africa establish joint higher committee
The foreign ministers of Egypt and South Africa signed an agreement establishing a Joint Higher Committee to track bilateral cooperation and advance implementation of agreements. They also discussed regional developments.
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Egypt and Somali leaders discuss Horn of Africa coordination
President Sisi met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They discussed coordination on developments in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
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Egypt condemns settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Cairo warned against attempts to change the site’s historical and legal status quo.
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