Egypt Headlines
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:44:43 GMTEgypt's Patriarchy Says Women Don't Ride Bikes. These Women Disagree.
[African Arguments] Despite facing harassment, more and more women and girls are defying sexist attitudes and riding bikes and motorbikes around Cairo.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:29:33 GMTEgypt - Rights Defender's Imprisoned Father At Risk
[HRW] Beirut -- Provide Medical Care, Investigate Torture Claims
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:40:44 GMTGovt Okays Minimum Wage of EGP 2,700 for Workers of Public Business Sector
[Egypt Online] The government has approved a proposal made by the Ministry of the Public Business Sector, putting the minimum wage of workers in affiliated companies at 2,700 pounds per month.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:39:48 GMTSisi Arrives in Brussels to Take Part in 6th EU-AU Summit
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi arrived on Tuesday 15/2/2022 in the Belgian capital of Brussels to participate in the Sixth European Union - African Union Summit, set for February 17 and 18 at the EU headquarters.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:45:00 GMTEurope Shouldn't Roll Out Red Carpet for Egypt's President
[HRW] Visiting Brussels for a summit between the European Union and the African Union this week, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is eyeing a series of separate high-profile meetings as another opportunity to boost his tainted image. But instea...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:58:32 GMTEgypt Launches First Ever Report on Development Finance
[Egypt Online] Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala el Said said on Sunday that the report titled: "Financing Sustainable Development in Egypt" is the first of its kind to deal with development finance at the national level.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:55:28 GMTGerman Arms Exports Under Scrutiny As Baerbock Visits Egypt
[DW] German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is ending her first official Middle East trip in Egypt. Her visit comes as Germany's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the country's citizens to leave Ukraine.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:45:35 GMTInvestment App Thndr Nabs U.S$20 Million From Tiger Global, Prosus Ventures and Others
[TechCrunch] The MENA region has about 400 million people with $500 billion in annual savings. But as a relatively young population, most of them have minimal equity market and investment exposure.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:19:17 GMTLions of Teranga Roar to Victory at AFCON Final
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- A dramatic penalty shootout that ended 4-2 in Senegal's favour has seen the Lions of Teranga make history by winning their first AFCON championship, beating Egypt in the grand final at Paul Biya Stadium in Olembé.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:23:58 GMTSisi Issues Decree on Judicial Appointments
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has issued a presidential decree to appoint prosecutors and presidents of courts.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:29:45 GMTVigilantism - a Way to Combat Crime If It's Non-Violent and Regulated
[The Conversation Africa] Worsening crime and violence in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing demands on police in the region.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:13:55 GMTHail the Kings of African Football!
[MBC] Senegal (Lions of Teranga) on Sunday night have been crowned the 'Kings' of African football after displaying a masterclass performance over seven-time champions Egypt and lifted their first-ever continental title with a commanding 4-2 victory.
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:07:49 GMTSenegal Champion of Africa
[CAF] After having waited a long time in its history, Senegal also spent a lot of time on the lawn of the Olembé stadium in Yaoundé (Cameroon) to win its first continental title (4-2)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:21:34 GMTAfcon 2021 Final - Mane, Salah Go to War As Senegal Seek to Break Jinx Against Egypt
[Premium Times] The Lions and the Pharaohs have enjoyed contrasting fortunes as far as their participation in AFCON tournaments is concerned.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:34:51 GMTAfcon Final - Senegal Eyes First Afcon Title Against 7-Time Winners, Egypt
[Vanguard] The most successful team in Africa Cup of Nations history meet a team that have, somewhat surprisingly, never won it as Egypt take on Senegal in Sunday's final.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:19:38 GMTThe Final - Senegal v Egypt - First Title or Record Extension?
[CAF] Senegal faces Egypt this Sunday at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, as the 33rd edition of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches its Grand Final.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:08:04 GMTEgypt Beat Cameroon On Penalties to Reach AFCON Final
[CAF] Egypt are through to the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:51:30 GMTEgypt Eliminate Cameroon On Penalties to Advance to Cup of Nations Final
[RFI] It wasn't the result the partisans craved. Egypt had beaten them in their own expensively assembled backyard with a display of defenisve discipline, order and rigour.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:49:24 GMTAFCON - Salah's Egypt Eliminate Hosts Cameroon, Setting Up Final Against Senegal
[DW] The Pharaohs kept their nerves to defeat the Indomitable Lions in the shoot out after a goalless 120 minutes. They will now face the Teranga Lions for an opportunity to win their eighth AFCON title on Sunday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 04:51:16 GMTAs COP27 Host, Egypt Can Achieve The Most Inclusive COP Ever #AfricaClimateCrisis
[allAfrica] Earlier this month, Egypt announced the appointment of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to lead the international climate talks in Sharm-el-Sheikh in November 2022. Alongside Minister Shoukry's appointment as COP27 president, Egypt's woman ...
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:13:17 GMTIt's Mane Vs Salah in Afcon Final As Cameroon Lose to Egypt
[Premium Times] Egypt will face Senegal in the final.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:25:48 GMTAfcon 2021 - Cameroon, Egypt Battle to Join Senegal in Final
[Premium Times] This is the most played fixture in the history of the continental tournament.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:46:27 GMTDar, Cairo Agree to Boost Investments in Key Sectors
[Daily News] TANZANIA and Egypt have agreed to boost investment in agriculture, transportation, energy, infrastructure, water and transportation.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:37:51 GMTCAF Fines Egypt U.S.$100,000 for Failure to Honour Tournament Media Protocols
[CAF] The CAF Disciplinary Board has imposed a fine of 100 000 USD, with 50 000 suspended, to the Egypt Football Association (EFA) for breaching CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 media protocols and directives.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:29:02 GMTMan 'Disappeared' After Unscheduled Plane Landing
[HRW] Beirut -- Whereabouts Unknown; at Risk of Torture
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:16:38 GMTSocial Commerce Startup Brimore Raises U.S.$25 Million Led By IFC and Endure Capital
[TechCrunch] The Egyptian social e-commerce market will be worth over $14.8 billion by 2024. The opportunity in the market can be attributed to the growth in online social sellers in the country, over 1.25 million them, helping little-known brands se...
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:19:21 GMTEgypt Beat Morocco to Move to AFCON Semi-Finals
[CAF] Egypt booked their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Morocco at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:39:05 GMTEgypt Reports 2007 New Coronavirus Cases, 26 Deaths
[Egypt Online] The Health Ministry said Friday 28/01/2022 that 2,007 new coronavirus infections were detected, upping the total number of confirmed cases reported in Egypt since the beginning of the outbreak to 419,460.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:39:03 GMTEgypt Condemns Militant Attack on Baghdad Airport
[Egypt Online] The Foreign Ministry vehemently condemned Friday's missile shelling of Baghdad International Airport, which resulted in material damage.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:36:08 GMTEgypt - Forcibly Returns Eritrean Asylum Seekers
[HRW] Beirut -- Children, Adults Arbitrarily Detained, Denied Access to UN Refugee Agency