Egypt Headlines

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:52:43 GMT
Egypt Resumes Scholarships for Ugandan Students After Years of Suspension
[Nile Post] The Government of Egypt has resumed offering scholarships to Ugandan students after a suspension that lasted several years, with 23 students already selected to study at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:06:05 GMT
Egypt's GERD 'Unilateralism' Narrative Ignores History, International Law - Al-Arousi
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt's continued accusations against Ethiopia over GERD fail to reflect historical facts and the principles of equitable utilization and cooperation enshrined in international law, MP Mohammed Al-Arousi told ENA.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:19:18 GMT
Mylerz Raises $2m to Expand Egypt Logistics Network
[Daba Finance] Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz raised more than EGP100 million, or over $2 million, in a funding round led by Lorax Capital Partners with participation from Fawry and existing investors.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:44:22 GMT
Nigeria, Egypt Move to Deepen Anti-Drug Cooperation
[Leadership] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to deepen its collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will focus on int...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:05:41 GMT
Egypt Singing the Same Old Song of Ethiopian 'Unilateralism,' Again!
[ENA] Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty for the umpteenth time declared Egypt reserves its full right to defend its Nile water security should it be harmed by Ethiopia and that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is ...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:57:37 GMT
American Analyst Accuses Egypt of Escalating 'Information Warfare' Against Ethiopia Over GERD
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- American political analyst Andrew Korybko underscored that Ethiopia possesses the sovereign and internationally recognized legal right to equitably utilize the Abay River, including the construction and operation of the Grand Eth...

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:03:26 GMT
Somalia, Egypt FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Horn of Africa, Reject Recognition of Somaliland
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali Dhaay held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Horn of Afric...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:07:47 GMT
Ahead of Appeal Ruling, CPJ and Partners Call On Egypt to Release Ahmed Douma
[CPJ] In a joint statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists joined several press freedom and human rights organizations on Thursday, urging Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release political writer Ahmed Douma.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:22:02 GMT
Rwanda, Egypt Sign Agreement On Cooperation in AI, Digital Technology
[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:35 GMT
Somalia Approves Maritime Cooperation Deal With Egypt
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 9 -- Somalia's cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding on maritime cooperation with Egypt aimed at strengthening collaboration in ports and maritime transport, the government said on Thursday.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:57:29 GMT
Egypt Files Official FIFA Complaint Over Referee Decisions in Argentina Defeat
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Egypt's football federation filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its team's Round of 16 exit from the World Cup.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:12:35 GMT
Prisoner With Apparent Brain Tumor Denied Care
[HRW] Beirut -- Death Sentence Following Forced Disappearance, Unfair Trial, Alleged Torture

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:40:17 GMT
Hossam Hassan to Maintain Egypt's Identity Against Star-Studded World Champions Argentina
[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side will remain true to its identity when it takes on the reigning world champions, Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening, insisting his players will focus on their own game rath...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:32:22 GMT
Dramatic End to Egypt's World Cup Dream
[CAF] Egypt's FIFA World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday after the Pharaohs produced a heroic performance before eventually succumbing 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter in Atlanta.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:23:06 GMT
Salah Deserves 'Special Attention', Says Scaloni Ahead of Egypt Clash
[Leadership] Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has identified Egypt captain Mohamed Salah as the player his side must keep under close watch ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup last-16 clash.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:09:36 GMT
Refugees, Asylum Seekers Arrested, Deported
[HRW] Amend New Asylum Law in Line with International Standards

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:55 GMT
Egypt's Coach Furious With Referee, Insists Officiating Unfair to Pharaohs
[This Day] Egypt Head Coach, Hossam Hassan, will not be watching any more of the World Cup, he said on Tuesday, blaming refereeing errors for his country's heartbreaking elimination from the tournament at the hands of Argentina.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:54 GMT
Argentina Survives Egypt's Scare to Avoid Repeat of Falling to African Opposition 30 Years After Atlanta '96
[This Day] History was barely 10 minutes away from about to be repeated in Atlanta yesterday but providence saved Argentina the blushes of losing to another African opposition, 30 years after the Albiceleste were beaten by Nigeria's Dream Team in the...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:14:06 GMT
'They Wanted Messi to Remain' - Egypt Coach Alleges Unfair Treatment After World Cup Exit
[Premium Times] Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has questioned the officiating in his side's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, suggesting the defending champions benefited from favourable decisions because of Lionel Messi's presence at the 2026 FIFA World ...

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:03:45 GMT
Messi vs Salah - a World Cup Meeting of Two National Icons
[Capital FM] Atlanta, Usa -- Lionel Messi v Mohamed Salah.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:14:12 GMT
Egypt Prosecutes a Doctor for Alleging Obstetric Violence
[HRW] Suspended Prison Sentence for Doctor Whose Post Stirred Flood of Accounts

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:34:01 GMT
Egypt's President Inaugurates 'Octagon' Military HQ
[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated on Saturday the State Strategic Command Headquarters, known as "the Octagon," in Egypt's New Capital east of Cairo, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:45:17 GMT
Hassan Hails Growing African Football Ahead of Australia Clash
[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan believes his side's experience against African opposition has prepared them well for Friday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Australia.

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...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:26:42 GMT
Egypt End 92-Year Wait for World Cup Win As Salah Fires Pharaohs to Historic Victory
[Leadership] Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a landmark 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand on Monday, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever FIFA World Cup win and sending them to the top of Group G.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:46:35 GMT
El Burhan Promises Probe Into 'Egypt Attack On Sudanese Miners'
[Dabanga] Port Sudan / El Rataj -- Sovereignty Council President and Commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, has promised to investigate reports that Egyptian forces attacked Sudanese miners near the border...

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