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The Horn of Africa is buzzing with tension as Ethiopia eyes a recent defense agreement between Egypt and Somalia with growing unease. This diplomatic move has stirred up a complex web of regional disputes, threatening to upset the delicate balance of power in this strategically crucial area. At the heart of the matter are two […]
Egypt has sent two military aircrafts loaded with arms and ammunition to Somalia, in a move that triggered the fears of Ethiopia. Relations worsened when Ethiopia and the breakaway Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding to use 20 km of coastal land for a port purpose in return for recognition as a state. Somalia opposed […]
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that it has significantly increased surveillance at all border crossings to detect any potential cases of cholera. This precautionary measure, announced on Wednesday August 28, comes in response to recent outbreaks of the disease in neighboring countries, although Egypt has not reported any confirmed cases, as cholera is not […]
Egypt has secured the 95th rank in the top 100 science and technology clusters in the 2024 Global Innovation Index. This recognition positions Cairo as the only North African cluster on the list, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) report. The report noted that from 2019 to 2023, Cairo filed 166 patent applications […]
A media outlet close to the Egyptian intelligence services reported, on Monday August 26, that Egypt has firmly declared it will not accept any Israeli military presence along its border with the Gaza Strip. This stance was communicated through a senior source to Al-Qahera News. Egypt, which plays a crucial role as a mediator in […]
On August 22, 2024, a Cairo criminal appeal court acquitted an Uber driver of attempting to kidnap 24-year-old Habiba Al-Shamaa, who tragically died after jumping from his moving vehicle. However, the driver was sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession and use. This decision can be appealed, with the Court of Cassation holding […]
The Egyptian Government has secured an €8 million agreement with the European Union (EU) through the EU Tigara program to enhance trade, industry, and market access. According to the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the initiative aims to strengthen Egypt’s enterprise growth and trade mechanisms, while boosting the involvement of small and medium-sized Egyptian […]
Imagine booking a safari in Kenya, outsourcing IT work to Egypt, or enjoying a Moroccan-designed app on your phone. Sounds like a typical day in our interconnected world, right? Well, it’s more significant than you might think. In a surprising turn of events, three African countries have muscled their way into the world’s top 40 […]
Tripoli has decided to expel two Egyptian diplomats, giving them three days to evacuate Libyan territory, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Tripoli and Cairo. The decision was made following Mohamad Hamad’s first trip to Egypt as Prime minister of the Benghazi-installed parallel government. The Prime minister of eastern Libya, whose government is chosen by Parliament […]
Morocco won their first-ever medal at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament with a stunning victory over Egypt. The Atlas Lions thrashed Egypt 6-0 on Thursday to finish third at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024. The Moroccans won the bronze medal. Their third-place at the Paris Olympics is an important achievement, after finishing fourth […]