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Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo
Source: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo |

Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region 2018-2020

Norway is stepping up its efforts in the Sahel

The full strategy is available in English here and French here. The Sahel region is facing significant security, humanitarian and development challenges. Weak state structures and porous borders have enabled Islamist terrorist groups to gain a foothold in the region. Conflicts are threatening stability in several of the region’s countries and…

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo
Source: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo |

International day of the girl takeover

This October across the world, girls stepped into the shoes of Ambassadors, Mayors, heads of educational institutions, and business leaders to show that girls can be leaders and decision makers

This October across the world, girls stepped into the shoes of Ambassadors, Mayors, heads of educational institutions, and business leaders to show that girls can be leaders and decision makers and have their voice heard on the challenges they face. About 1500 “takeovers” were facilitated by Plan International globally. Accordingly,…

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo
Source: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo |

Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited Egypt November 26-27

The meeting centered on pressing regional issues including Libya, Syria, Gaza and the recent Egyptian reforms

Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende had meetings in Cairo November 26 – 27 to discuss the situation in the Middle East and North Africa and developments in Egypt. Foreign Minister Brende met with H. E. President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on November 26. The meeting centered on pressing regional issues including…