Category: Egypt
British-Egyptian political prisoner’s health deteriorates because of prolonged hunger strike
Concern has grown in both the United Kingdom and Egypt after it was disclosed that Alaa Abdel Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, has suffered severe health ... Read More
African Space Agency Inaugurated in Cairo to Boost Continental Space Cooperation
The official opening of the African Space Agency (AfSA) headquarters was held in Cairo on Sunday, April 20, where the facility was unveiled within Egypt’s ... Read More
Sharp Decline in Suez Canal Traffic Reported Amid Regional Instability
A significant reduction in maritime traffic through the Suez Canal has been recorded, with figures showing a nearly 50 percent drop in the first quarter ... Read More
U.S.-Egypt partnership strengthened with $235 million railway contracts
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced the successful signing of three major contracts between Progress Rail, an American company, and Egyptian National Railways, collectively ... Read More
Egypt to float military-owned firms as part of economic reform drive
Egypt is preparing to list stakes in several military-affiliated companies on the stock exchange, in a major step towards reducing state control and encouraging private ... Read More
Macron’s Egypt visit focuses on Gaza crisis, strengthening bilateral ties
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Egypt on Sunday for a three-day official visit aimed at discussing the escalating situation in Gaza and bolstering ties ... Read More
African nations embark on major airport expansion to meet soaring demand
African nations are investing billions in airport infrastructure as passenger traffic across the continent is projected to double to 300 million annually by 2040, according ... Read More
Public-Private Partnerships in Africa: Leaders emerge, others struggle
A clear divide has emerged in Africa's public-private partnership (PPP) landscape, with five nations, including Morocco and Egypt, establishing themselves as continental leaders while others ... Read More
Egypt’s Men’s Sabre Team Makes History with First-Ever World Cup Gold
Egypt's men’s sabre team achieved a historic victory, clinching their first-ever gold medal at the World Cup after defeating the hosts, Hungary, in Budapest on ... Read More
Egypt: Submarine tragedy in Red Sea claims six lives, dozens rescued
A deadly incident occurred in Egypt’s Red Sea on Thursday March 27 when a tourist submarine sank during a trip to the resort city of ... Read More