Egypt ready for regional confrontation as Ethiopia resumes filling of Renaissance dam

The Egyptian military says it is ready to face regional challenges as Ethiopia resumes filling the Renaissance dam considered a threat by the Arab Republic. “It is not wise, in light of our capabilities and high deterrence power, to test the reaction of the Egyptian Armed Forces,” Gharib Abdel Hafez, a spokesman of the army […]

Egypt: Buffer zone continues as newly built tunnels discovered

Egyptian efforts to create a 10 kilometer long buffer zone along its border with a kilometer radius are still being pursued. The killing of 30 Egyptian soldiers by a suicide bomber in the Sinai region in October has forced the government to construct a buffer zone and declare a three-month emergency in certain areas of […]

Egypt Face Nigeria in Key Friendly Ahead of AFCON Opener on 22 December

Egypt’s Pharaohs will face a stern examination of their readiness for the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Nigeria in a high-profile friendly, just days before the start of their continental campaign. The warm-up match comes as Egypt prepare to open their AFCON journey on Monday, 22 December, against Zimbabwe. The tournament will […]