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November 28, 2024

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17 missing after boat capsizes off Egypt's Red Sea coast

The boat set sail on Sunday despite warnings from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority about large waves on the Red Sea.

Egyptian pound banknotes lie on a table on March 6, 2024, in Cairo, after Egypt's central bank announced it will allow the exchange rate to be set by the market.

Egypt to launch first IPO in three years amid IMF-fueled privatization drive

The move comes amid a privatization drive in Egypt as part of the International Monetary Fund’s conditions to provide Cairo with an $8 billion bailout to help the North African country recover from an economic crisis.

President-elect Donald Trump attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Analysis

From Sudan to Ethiopia, Trump’s 'America First' priorities could shift Horn of Africa policy

As the Horn of Africa region seemed to be overlooked by Washington’s foreign policy, questions about how President-elect Donald Trump will deal with the rising conflicts in the region arise.

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia prep for joint military drills as ties strengthen

The drills are the latest sign of growing relations between the two countries.

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Analysis

Trump’s return bodes both continuity and disruption for fragile Middle East

This US Navy photo released Jan. 15, 2015 shows an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on Jan. 13, 2015 in the Gulf.

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Analysis

Egypt: $1.2B at stake as IMF reviews ‘halfhearted’ economic reforms

People walk past a fruit seller's stall in the Azhar district of Egypt's capital, Cairo, on Jan. 16, 2023.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

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CIA chief, Egypt’s Sisi discuss 'urgent need' to end Lebanon, Gaza wars

This combination of pictures created on Aug. 15, 2021 shows CIA Director, William Burns, testifying during a House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2021 and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) attending a press conference with his Russian counterpart at the presidential palace in the capital Cairo on Dec. 11, 2017.

Beatrice Farhat

Associate Editor (Lebanon)

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey

In Exmouth, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics

Mohammed Magdy

In Berlin, reporting on Egyptian politics

Ayah Aman

In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture

Salwa Samir

In Giza, reporting on politics

Nada Shaker

In Cairo, reporting on culture

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New Sudanese press union takes shape

Sudanese journalism bodies have signed a draft charter to establish a new union in a win for post-coup press freedom.

A woman arriving from Odessa looks out from a carriage window at a train station in Lviv, western Ukraine, as she prepares to continue her journey to Slovakia on March 3, 2022.

Ukrainians in Egypt share dreadful moments of Russian invasion

Ukrainians in Egypt are doing what they can to help or support their families back in Ukraine.

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Egypt may plant 2 million acres of wheat to compensate for Ukraine war

Starting with an extra 250,000 acres, Egypt plans to cultivate 2 million more acres of wheat within two years, to ensure food security, especially after the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine, from which Egypt imports the majority of its wheat.

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New archaeological find unearthed in Luxor under historic palace

Egypt announced the discovery of a two-story house and an ancient furnace dating back to the Roman era under the destroyed historic Tawfiq Pasha Andraos Palace in Luxor.

Turki al-Sheikh, the new CEO of Saudi Arabia's General Entertaintment Authority (GEA), speaks during a presentation of the 2019 GEA program at the Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 22, 2019.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia compete over title of regional art pioneer

Egypt’s United Media Services, a production company linked to Egyptian intelligence, decided to contract with veteran Egyptian actor Mohamed Sobhi after his recent clash with Turki al-Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority.

A view of part of the Shagarab camp, situated about 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of the Eritrean border, Shagarab, Sudan, Aug. 15, 2021.

Sudan, Ethiopia negotiate over border conflict

Bilateral talks are ongoing between Ethiopia and Sudan aimed at resuming negotiations to solve the border dispute between the two countries and the GERD crisis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Egypt avoids direct condemnation of Russia over Ukraine

Egypt called for diplomacy to solve the Ukrainian crisis, avoiding taking any sides in order not to harm its ties with Russia, the United States or NATO.

A member of the Republican March Band poses for a photo at the ceremony for the inaugural production of energy at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

With world attention on Ukraine, Nile dam conflict escalates

Egypt and Sudan have condemned Ethiopia's decision to partially start electricity production via the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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Regional entrepreneurs say Middle East well-suited for fintech growth

An Atlantic Council event highlighted how fintech can help traditional financial networks and professions in Egypt, Tunisia, and the Gulf.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit (L) gives a statement while accompanied by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Arab League state, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Jan. 30, 2022.

Egypt-Kuwait talks address bilateral ties, Arab summit, challenges

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi recently visited Kuwait where he met with the emir and crown prince to discuss the upcoming Arab League summit in Algeria, as Egypt regains its pivotal regional role.

Zar musicians and healers perform their ritual, Cairo, Egypt, June 21, 2006.

Egyptian band on mission to protect dying Zar ritual

The Zar ritual has seen better days, but an Egyptian band has taken upon itself the mission of keeping this ritual alive.

Kharkiv Ukraine

Egyptian students in Ukraine plead to return home

Egyptian students in Ukraine, fearing for their lives after the Russian attack on Ukrainian lands, call on the Egyptian authorities to secure their safe return home.