Tensions surge in Horn of Africa as Ethiopia’s ambitions clash with Somalia, Egypt Tensions in the Horn of Africa bubble following a weapons delivery from Egypt to Somalia on Tuesday and Ethiopia's accusing Somalia of colluding with foreign governments. Egypt
Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions soar with Ethiopia Tensions in the region are high following the signing of a controversial agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland as several countries including Egypt and Turkey seek a foothold in Somalia. Egypt
How significant is Egypt and China’s naval exercise in Mediterranean? The exercise follows Egyptian President Sisi’s May trip to Beijing, as well as Chinese interest in Egypt’s ports and tech sector. Egypt
Three obstacles remain as Egypt, Israel make progress on Philadelphi Corridor Gaps between Israel and Egypt over the complicated issue of the Philadelphi Corridor are reportedly closing ahead of a Sunday summit in the Egyptian capital on a hostage release and Gaza cease-fire deal. Israel
Analysis With Sinwar undecided, Israel wary of imminent Lebanon war with Hezbollah By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Global brands still can’t shake Israel boycotts hitting Starbucks, McDonald’s Consumer backlash continues hitting the bottom line of multinationals as the Gaza war nears the one-year mark. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
CT scans reveal mysteries of ancient Egypt's 'Screaming Woman' mummy Al-Monitor interviewed Cairo University radiology professor Sahar Saleem on her high-tech research into this unique mummy. Egypt
Egypt ups precautions as WHO declares mpox emergency An outbreak of mpox, also known as monkeypox, in parts of Africa, is forcing Egypt to take early precautions. Egypt
Gaza cease-fire talks begin in Doha without Hamas Israeli, American, Egyptian and Qatari representatives are meeting Thursday for another push to finalize a deal to halt the Hamas-Israel war. Israel
Somaliland rejects Turkey-led proposal for Ethiopia-Somalia talks The breakaway region reaffirmed its commitment to a controversial deal it signed with Ethiopia in the face of Turkey’s alternative proposal. Turkey
Middle East athletes rack up 44 medals at Paris Olympics Ten Middle Eastern countries won medals at this year's Paris games. Algeria
As Egypt tells airlines to avoid Iran, region braces for attack on Israel Iran is expected to strike Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, prompting flight suspensions and safety notices for Iranian airspace. Iran
IMF greenlights release of $820M to Egypt, cites economic improvement The Washington-based fund said in a statement that the decision was a result of the third review of Egypt’s 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement that was approved on Dec. 16, 2022. Egypt
Analysis Are Israel, Egypt inching closer to deal on Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Israel must preserve physical control over the Philadelphi Corridor, but security officials are offering other solutions. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Tech investment slump reaching critical stage for cash strapped Middle East startups Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Can Egypt's new cabinet overcome public skepticism, economic discontent? The new cabinet in Egypt is expected to address the country’s economic woes, although some analysts doubt its ability to do so. Egypt
US officials Burns, McGurk in Cairo to close gaps in Gaza cease-fire talks A White House spokesperson said there are differences that remain between the two sides, even after Hamas softened its demands in its latest counterproposal. Israel
