Summary of "Africa today 11 2 2026 Dr Ahmed Moustafa"

Program and context

Program: NATV International’s Africa Today
Guest (by phone): Dr. Ahmed Moustafa, international relations expert
Topic: Egypt’s recent role in African affairs, especially while holding the presidency of NEPAD/AU-related bodies

Egypt’s regional leadership since 2014

Dr. Moustafa argues that since the current Egyptian president (referred to in the interview as “Mr. CC”) took office in 2014, Egypt has actively worked to revive and restore strong political and development ties across Africa that had weakened since the Mubarak era. He credits Egyptian leadership with pushing African unity and reducing historic divisions.

NEPAD, Agenda 2063, and development financing

Egypt chaired NEPAD-related meetings and played a prominent role advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Dr. Moustafa highlights Egypt’s efforts to mobilize development finance, citing roughly $30 million collected to help coordinate continental projects and financial arrangements supporting long-term development.

Handover to Angola and bilateral importance

The presidency was handed over in an online/Zoom summit to Angola’s president (named in the subtitles as “Lorance Jao Lorenzo”).
Dr. Moustafa stresses Angola’s importance as an oil/energy-producing country and as a bridge between North Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa. He says this relationship helps counter attempts to divide the continent along Arab vs. African lines and strengthens cooperation on major projects.

Strategic aims and continental roles

Dr. Moustafa summarizes Egypt’s continental priorities as:

Preserve Africa’s peace and security (Egypt also serves as head of the AU peace and security committee).
Sustain and accelerate development.
Promote joint African cooperation and institutions.

Regional diplomacy and the “water file”

In response to a question about Angola’s support regarding Egypt’s stance on water issues, Dr. Moustafa implied that broader African solidarity and strong north–south ties will help Egypt advance its positions on transboundary issues (such as Nile water disputes). Detailed outcomes were not specified in the interview.

Presenters / contributors and persons mentioned

NATV International host (unnamed)
Dr. Ahmed Moustafa (international relations expert)
Persons mentioned in the discussion: “Mr. CC” (the Egyptian president, as referenced), “Lorance Jao Lorenzo” (Angolan president, as named in subtitles)