Egypt Headlines

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:18:23 GMT
Tunisian 'Humanitarian Boat' Docks At Damietta Port in Egypt
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The Tunisian "Humanitarian Boat", carrying a cargo of aid bound for Gaza, docked on Thursday at the Damietta Port in Egypt after leaving the Port of Rades on July 22.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:23:40 GMT
FM Abdelatty Discusses GERD, Sudan, Red Sea Security With AU Commission Adeoye
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed in Accra on Sunday 21/7/2024 the latest developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the situation in Sudan and the Red Sea with Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Aff...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:42 GMT
Egypt, Norway Discuss Ways to Enhance Joint Cooperation
[Egypt Online] Minister of the Public Business Sector Engineer Mohamed Shimi met at the Ministry's headquarters in the Administrative Capital with Ambassador of Norway in Cairo Hilda Klemitsdal to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between com...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:32:00 GMT
Egypt Condemns Israeli Minister Storming Into Al-Aqsa, Knesset Rejection of Palestinian State
[Egypt Online] Egypt condemned Thursday 18/7/2024 the storming of Al-Aqsa by an Israeli minister, in tandem with the Israeli Knesset passing a resolution rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:12:41 GMT
Is Your Desk Job Killing Your Back? Ancient Egyptian Scribes Had the Same Aches and Pains, Say Researchers
[The Conversation Africa] Tens of thousands of years ago, during a period of Egyptian history known as the Old Kingdom (around 2649-2130 BC), it was rare for people to be able to read and write. From an estimated population of between 1 million and 1...

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:50:52 GMT
More Than 100 Arbitrarily Detained Over Calls for Anti-Government Protests
[AI London] The Egyptian authorities have embarked on a new wave of arbitrary arrests of dozens of people against the backdrop of calls for anti-government protests amid rising public discontent at soaring prices and ongoing power cuts, Amnesty Inter...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:35:49 GMT
PM Follows Up On Global Technical Malfunctions, Forms Crisis Cell From Concerned Authorities
[Egypt Online] Due to some international airports being exposed to technical malfunctions, which affected air traffic in many airports around the world, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly follows the global technical failures that caused problems affect...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:34:43 GMT
ICT Minister - Vital Sectors in Egypt Not Affected By Global Technical Malfunction
[Egypt Online] Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat, stated that vital sectors in Egypt were not affected by the global technical malfunction. Talaat explained, in statements to Extra News on Friday 19/7/2024.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:32:37 GMT
Par'lt Accepts Resignation of MP for Being Appointed As Deputy Health Minister
[Egypt Online] Egypt's House of Representatives grants confidence to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli's government

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:57:00 GMT
Egypt Receives 5 LNG Shipments Out of 21 Contracted Cargoes to Meet Power Stations' Needs - Egas
[Egypt Online] Egypt has received five international shipments of liquified natural gas out of 21 contracted cargoes as part of the country's urgent plan to provide for the needs of power plants, said the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Comp...

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:54:57 GMT
Government Commits to Reschedule Repayment for Int'l Companies in Nation's Petroleum Sector
[Egypt Online] Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Kareem Badawi underscored the Egyptian government's commitment to rescheduling payment for international companies engaged in the nation's petroleum sector, highlighting the establishment of ...

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:46:46 GMT
Egypt, UAE Discuss Boosting Bilateral Cooperation in Tourism
[Egypt Online] Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ashraf Fathy discussed with UAE Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Mariam al Kaabi ways of boosting bilateral cooperation in the spheres of tourism and antiquities.

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:28:16 GMT
President El-Sisi Receives Winner Athletes in African Games
[Egypt Online] Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received on Monday the players and coaches who won golden medals in the African Games.

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:14:35 GMT
Egypt Inaugurates Direct Flights to Djibouti, Mogadishu
[Egypt Online] Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel-Aty headed to Djibouti and Mogadishu on the first flights of the Egyptian national carrier, EgyptAir, inaugurating the direct flight line between Egypt, Djibouti and Mogadishu, on...

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:05:49 GMT
Katanga Trial Resumes Today
[Nile Post] The trial of Molly Katanga accused of masterminding the death of her husband, Henry Katanga, on November 2, 2023, at their residence in Nakawa Division, Kampala District resumes today, Friday at the High Court in Kampala.

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:03:45 GMT
Egypt's Economy Takes Steady Steps to Adapt to Global Crises
[Egypt Online] Egypt's Ambassador to Japan, Mohamed Abu Bakr, confirmed that the Egyptian economy is taking steady and rapid steps on the path to adapting to the pressures imposed by global crises.

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:46:48 GMT
Agriculture Min., Chinese Delegation Review Co-Operation in Scientific Research
[Egypt Online] Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk conferred with a big delegation of China Agricultural University on means to boost cooperation in the field of agricultural scientific research.

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:44:11 GMT
Egypt, French Navies to Boost Co-Operation
[Egypt Online] As part of the keenness of the General Command of the Armed Forces to enhance co-operation with brotherly and friendly countries, the Egyptian Navy has received a delegation from the French Naval Forces on a visit that included an insp...

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:37:37 GMT
Egyptian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi Hailed Ties Binding Egypt and UAE
[Egypt Online] Addressing a ceremony organized by the Egyptian Embassy on Wednesday in commemoration of the July 23 Revolution's 72nd anniversary, Egyptian Ambassador in Abu Dhabi Sherif Eissaadded that the political leaders in both countries are com...

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:35:48 GMT
Scaling Up Exports to $100b Is a Priority - Minister
[Egypt Online] Khatib has said such a target can be achieved by promoting export-orientated investments, enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets, opening new markets, leveraging free and preferential trade agreements, as ...

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:56:16 GMT
Lift Travel Bans Imposed On Two Human Rights Lawyers
[AI London] The Egyptian authorities must immediately lift the travel bans imposed against prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab in connection with criminal investigations into NGOs' legitimate human rights work, Amnesty Inte...

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:37 GMT
President Ramaphosa Receives Congratulatory Call From President of Egypt
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa received a call on Sunday evening from his Egypt counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed his sincere congratulations on his new term of office.

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:52:35 GMT
Cairo's Faustian Bargain With Brussels Sends Sudanese Refugees Back Into the Cauldron
[African Arguments] The third deal the EU is signing with a 'partner' state since 2016, a cash-strapped Egypt did not hesitate to justify Europe's immigration paranoias for an infusion of euros. The loopholes in this deal with the devil have been cyn...

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:30:10 GMT
Egypt Pledges Full Support for Somalia's Security and Sovereignty
[Radio Dalsan] Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has assured Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Egypt's unwavering commitment to backing Somalia's security efforts and upholding its territorial integrity.

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:29:10 GMT
Somali and Egyptian Presidents Discuss Mutual Cooperation and Regional Stability
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi recently held a phone conversation where they emphasized strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional stability.

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:14:51 GMT
President El Sisi Issues 3 New Decrees
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued decree no. 53 of 2024 approving second amendment of a grant agreement supporting integrated solutions of water between Egypt and US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:06:47 GMT
Cairo to Host 'Unifying' Sudan Peace Talks This Week
[Dabanga] Cairo -- As part of regional and international efforts to end the Sudanese conflict, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited Sudanese political forces, civil and religious leaders to a meeting in Cairo on July 6 and 7. The disc...

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:18:02 GMT
Egypt's New Finance Minister Pledges Strong Support for Private Sector Growth
[Egypt Online] Egypt's newly appointed Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, outlined a comprehensive vision aimed at bolstering economic stability and fostering a resilient economic future in a statement following the swearing-in ceremony.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:48:17 GMT
President El-Sisi Congratulates President of Mauritania On His Reelection
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi:

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:47:27 GMT
Egx Gains Egp 20 Bn At Beginning of Trading On Back of Govt Reshuffle
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained about 20 billion pounds at the beginning of trading on Wednesday 3/7/2024 amid optimism among investors about the new government reshuffle.

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