Egypt’s Sisi, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince move to protect Red Sea shipping route carrying 12% of global trade
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have called for the protection of one of the world’s most important trade routes as renewed fighting in Yemen threatens shipping beside Africa.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks on Red Sea security in Cairo.[Saudi Press Agency/SPA]
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- September 16, 2026
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