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China committed to deliver $100 m in military aid to the AU
We will establish joint peace, security forum with Africa, says Xiaodong
US authorises release of $1.2bn in military aid to Egypt
‘Money includes $1bn for current 2018 budget year, $195m appropriated for 2017,’ says AP
US releases $195m of military aid to Egypt
Egypt was informed about the decision in Shoukry-Pompeo phone call on Tuesday
US delivers Egyptian Armed Forces a batch of MRAP vehicles
The delivery is the second batch from a total of 762 MRAP vehicles as part of the US’s military aid to Egypt
Parliamentary delegation in Italy to review military aid decision with Italian counterparts
Back and forth between Italy, Egypt over Regeni case continues to cause conflict
First shipment of MRAP vehicles from US arrives in Alexandria port
This delivery is the most recent step taken by the US government in support of Egypt’s fight against terrorism, says US embassy in Cairo
Hollande arrives in Egypt accompanied by vast delegation of MPs and businesspersons
During Hollande’s two-day visit to Egypt, Egyptian and French parties will address regional security, military aid, and potential tourism projects
Egypt to receive F-16 jet fighters: US Embassy
Strategic partnership between Egypt and US to be revived as Kerry visits Cairo
Egypt, China sign new weapons deal
While economic relations are booming, Al-Sisi urges enhanced Sino-Egyptian relations in other fields
Shoukry discusses mutual collaboration in UN-related issues with Kerry
Ministers’ discussions come two weeks after US decided to lift ban on military aid to Egypt
President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension
Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes to terms of credit suggests White House’s support has changed
US confirms Kerry’s Economic Summit participation
US Secretary of State will attend Economic Summit and meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Egypt’s miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’
New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties
Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights
Resumption of military aid to Egypt part of US spending bill for 2015
A new clause permits Secretary of State to bypass democratic conditions on aid
Egyptian and US army officials discuss military relations
10 apache helicopters to be delivered to Egypt this month
Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no “quick fix” in military and ideological fight against ISIS
Egypt denies using US weapons on protesters
Foreign Ministry spokesman says US spokeswoman comments are “ignorant of realities”
US pushes Egypt to address ‘international concerns’
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US
US committed to supporting Egypt in economy and security: Kerry
Kerry’s visit coincided with the announcement that $572m military aid has been released
US Senate proposes bill to cut aid to Egypt by $300m
Bill still subject to democratic and human rights conditions
Egypt looks to secure US relationship on new terms
US aid to Egypt to be reviewed to avoid it being used “as a tool for pressure”
Fahmy continues high level meetings in Washington
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy set to meet government officials in DC and UN Secretary General in New York
Democratic progress still needed in Egypt: US
Fahmy calls on “friends” not to confuse fight against terror with human rights abuses during US visit
Egypt could see US military aid return
Kerry set to certify Egypt’s commitment to relationship with US and obligations under Israel peace treaty, unable to certify democratic progress
Egypt has failed to meet US aid conditions: HRW
International rights watchdog urges US to acknowledge lack of progress in Egypt in aid review
Kerry hopes to meet with Al-Sisi soon
Two congressional delegations are visiting Egypt this week
US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its suspension in July
Student Corner: US military aid to Egypt: For whose sake?
By Mohamed Soliman In 1978, Jimmy Carter hosted negotiations between Egypt and Israel at his presidential retreat in Camp David, Maryland. Among other controversial terms that were negotiated at the summit, Egyptian President Sadat was requested to demilitarise the Sinai Peninsula and to guarantee freedom of passage through the Suez Canal and the Straits of …
Foreign ministry reveals ‘anonymous third party’ relationship with US lobby firm
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