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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:20:40 GMT
Al Hilal Reject Pyramids' $1.5m Bid for Girumugisha
[New Times] Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have made a strong move for Burundian winger Jean-Claude Girumugisha, but their opening bid of $1.5 million has been rejected by Al Hilal.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:44:13 GMT
Egypt Sweat On Salah Fitness Ahead of Historic World Cup Clash With Australia
[CAF] Egypt are facing major injury concerns ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Mohamed Salah among three key players being monitored by the medical team.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:12:01 GMT
Rwanda, Egypt Move to Strengthen AI, Digital Tech Partnership
[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt are seeking to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and digital skills development as the two countries strengthen their bilateral relations.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:36 GMT
Somalia Chairs Meeting of African Ambassadors in Cairo to Strengthen Continental Cooperation
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia chaired the regular meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo on Tuesday, with diplomats discussing ways to strengthen continental cooperation and deepen diplomatic coordination among African nations.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:46:37 GMT
Egypt Must Account for Missing Journalist Haidar Qandil
[CPJ] Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately reveal the whereabouts of prominent journalist Haidar Qandil, who disappeared Monday after leaving his office, according to his family and sev...

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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:31:02 +0000
The Alternative Suez Canal: How Egypt Powers Mass Global Communication
Undoubtedly, the Suez Canal is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. Around 30 percent of total global container trade passes through the Canal, while each year, more than USD one trillion worth of goods pass through the narrow st...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:45:16 +0000
Local Brands Storm Egypt’s Retail Scene
For years, an imported handbag or a bottle of Korean hair serum was the reflexive marker of status for Egyptian aspiring shoppers. Nowadays, across fashion racks, skincare shelves and TikTok feeds, Egyptians are increasingly reaching for labels made ...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:20:32 +0000
Egypt’s Culture Minister Resigns Following Court Ruling in Copyright Dispute
Gihan Zaki resigned from her position as Egypt’s minister of culture after a final court ruling ordered her to pay compensation in an intellectual property dispute involving writer Soheir Abdel Hamid. The case centered on a biography of Egyptia...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:38:43 +0000
Palestinian Relief Official Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Vehicle
  Mohammad Fawaz Al-Wahidi (“Abu Sahib”), Director of the Office of Elders and Community Leaders at the Egyptian Relief Committee headquartered in Gaza City, was killed on Tuesday, 7 July, by an Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle in G...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:18:12 +0000
Egypt’s Football Association Slams Referee After World Cup Exit to Argentina
Egypt’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Tuesday, 7 July, as reigning champions Argentina overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in the Round of 16. The result was immediately overshadowed by a fierce controversy over the match...

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