An Egyptian human rights organization has warned that military-controlled fishing and aquaculture projects in northern lakes have worsened poverty and triggered human rights violations among local communities, contradicting government claims of economic development. EgyptWide for Human Rights released a report focusing on Lake Burullus, Lake Mariout, Lake Ghalioun and Lake Manzala, saying the expansion of […]
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he sees potential for progress between Egypt and Ethiopia in their escalating standoff over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, marking a significant diplomatic intervention in a conflict that threatens regional stability and affects hundreds of millions of people. Speaking alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House, […]
Egypt’s leading premium grocery retailer Gourmet Egypt.Com for Food Products has announced plans to list on the Egyptian Exchange through an initial public offering of approximately 47.6% of its shares, representing up to 190,516,824 existing ordinary shares. The secondary offering, involving private and public tranches, is expected to conclude in February 2026, subject to approvals […]
US President Donald Trump has offered to revive American mediation in the long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the waters of the Nile River, raising hopes — and questions — about a breakthrough in one of Africa’s most intractable conflicts. In a letter dated 16 January addressed to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and […]
Sadio Mane delivered a decisive blow once again to Mohamed Salah’s ambitions, firing home a clinical 78th-minute winner as Senegal edged Egypt 1-0 in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. The goal at the packed Grand Stade de Tangier propelled the 2021 champions into their third final in the last four editions […]
Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria and hosts Morocco have reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting up two blockbuster clashes after a dramatic quarter-final stage that saw defending champions Ivory Coast eliminated. The line-up was completed on Saturday The line-up was completed on Saturday when Egypt edged Ivory Coast three-two in a thrilling […]
Record seven-time champions Egypt produced a commanding yet tense performance to edge out defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a pulsating quarter-final thriller at the Stade Adrar on Saturday, securing their place in the last four of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The Pharaohs, led by talisman Mohamed Salah, struck early and often […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks in Cairo on Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, as tensions flared anew in southern Yemen, threatening to deepen divisions in the decade-long conflict. A statement from the Egyptian presidency said the two sides discussed a wide range of regional and international issues of mutual […]
Egypt survived a stern challenge from resilient Benin to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory after extra time in their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash at the Grand Stade d’Agadir on 5 January 2026. The seven-time champions showed composure when it mattered most, with late goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mohamed […]
Egypt has firmly rejected an Emirati bid to acquire a controlling stake in the country’s largest container terminal operator, highlighting Cairo’s resolve to keep strategic infrastructure under national control despite deep economic ties with Abu Dhabi. Outright refusal The state-owned Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport announced its complete rejection of any offer to […]
Mohamed Salah delivered a stoppage-time winner to spare Egypt’s blushes as the seven-time champions came from behind to edge Zimbabwe 2-1 in their Group B opener at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. The Liverpool captain, playing his first international since a turbulent spell at club level, latched onto a loose ball in the […]
Diplomatic snubs, frozen billions, and clashing visions: Is a covert Egypt-Saudi power struggle exploding? In the intricate web of Middle Eastern alliances, few relationships have been as pivotal—or as fraught—as that between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Long seen as the twin pillars of Arab stability, the two nations have shared deep historical, cultural and economic […]
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