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The Young Atlas Lions qualified to the final of U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after defeating Thursday host Egypt 1-0, setting up a decisive clash with South Africa, who ousted Nigeria following a 1-0 win. The Moroccan goal was scored by substitute Jones El Abdellaoui in the 77th minute. The North African derby was […]
In a resounding display of military synergy and diplomatic recalibration, Egypt and China have concluded on May 6 their first-ever joint air force exercise—Eagles of Civilization 2025—signaling a transformative turn in defense alignments across North Africa. Against the backdrop of Egypt’s desert, Chinese fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft soared alongside Egyptian squadrons, marking a […]
Morocco has maintained its position as North Africa’s tourism leader in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming 4 million visitors, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year. This performance keeps Morocco ahead of Egypt (3.9 million visitors, up 5%) and Tunisia (2.3 million visitors through April 20, up 8.8%). Morocco’s strong performance […]
In the face of mounting public disquiet and a swirl of viral online allegations, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum has firmly dismissed claims that tainted petrol is wreaking havoc on car engines across the country. Responding to a wave of social media posts depicting corroded fuel tanks and vehicle breakdowns—particularly those attributed to 92 and 95-octane […]
Egypt has decided to skip the military exercise which the Algerian regime is planning to organize May 21 to 27 on its territory due to the participation of the Algeria-backed Polisario militias in the drills, according to press reports. Cairo’s refusal to participate in the military maneuvers dealt a hard blow to the Algerian junta […]
A delegation of 35 Moroccan business leaders visited Cairo this weekend to attend the Morocco-Egypt business forum meant to explore new trade opportunities and strengthen commercial ties, according to the Moroccan Confederation of Exporters (ASMEX). The three-day mission (May 3-5) aims to promote “Made in Morocco” products in the Egyptian market. “This mission is the […]
In a display of continental solidarity, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and his Comorian counterpart, President Azali Assoumani, convened a meeting in Cairo on Sunday, May 4, to underscore the urgency of a harmonized African voice amid escalating regional challenges. Against a backdrop of persistent instability in Gaza, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa, the two […]
The Egyptian Parliament has endorsed two significant oil agreements, authorizing the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to formalize contracts with Russian energy giant Lukoil, further cementing Cairo’s strategic alliance with Moscow in the energy sector. The first deal grants exploration and production rights to Lukoil Overseas Egypt Ltd., in partnership with the South Valley […]
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 complications while being held in an Egyptian prison. Having engaged in a hunger strike exceeding fifty days, Abdel Fattah is suffering repeated vomiting and signs of internal inflammation, his family […]
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 national Space City. The agency, which is intended to serve as a central hub for Africa’s space ambitions, had been established following Egypt’s selection as host by the African Union […]