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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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Despite deteriorating human rights record, Egypt hopes for US support under Harris or Trump

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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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Egypt supports Somalia to counter Turkish influence

Egypt has sought rapprochement with Somalia in hopes of countering Turkey’s growing influence.

The headquarters of the mining missions in South Sinai.

Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a building that served as the headquarters of the leader of the Egyptian mining expeditions in the Sinai Peninsula during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt

Egyptian boys polish aluminum plates in an industrial area of downtown Cairo, Egypt, April 26, 2000.

Child labor assumes fatal proportions in Egypt

The latest drowning of eight working children in the Nile Delta is opening deep wounds in Egypt and renewing debate about child labor.

Umm Yasser (2nd-R), an Egyptian Bedouin female guide from the Hamada tribe, leads a group of hikers in Wadi el-Sahu in the southern Sinai governorate, during the first Sinai Trail led by Bedouin female guides, Egypt, March 29, 2019.

Women-led tourism initiatives are changing the way Egypt is seen, experienced

More women are gradually breaking into Egypt’s tourism sector and launching their own projects, often promoting along the way a new type of experience to visitors.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly (L) welcomes his Sudanese counterpart Abdalla Hamdok upon his arrival in Cairo, Egypt, March 11, 2021.

Egypt weighs role as mediator in Sudan crisis

Egypt announced its support for the UN initiative to resolve the political crisis in Sudan and called for the quick formation of a government.

This photo shows a general view of the High Dam in Aswan, Egypt, Jan. 3, 2021.

Egypt looks to groundwater collection as talks deadlock on Ethiopia dam

The Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation is working to collect the largest possible amount of groundwater through "auto-control" devices, which have been supplied to more than 15 groundwater wells.

(L to R) Jordan's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Hala Zawati, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek el-Molla, Lebanon's Energy Minister Raymond Ghajar and Syria's Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Bassam Tohme give a joint press conference during their meeting, Amman, Jordan, Sept. 8, 2021.

Egypt tests economic outreach to Syria through labor unions

Cairo looks to labor unions to strengthen ties with Damascus .

Mahamat Idriss Deby (C) sits in the honor tribune during the state funeral for his father, Chadian President Idriss Deby, in N'Djamena, on April 23, 2021.

Young Chadian leader sees partner, role model in Sisi

Mahamat ibn Idriss Deby Itno is seeking Cairo's support to manage the country's transition.

A poster by Italian street artist Laika entitled "Don't visit Egypt" is pictured on a wall near the Egyptian Embassy on June 16, 2021.

Egyptian rights group suspends operations after 'hostile' targeting of staff

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information said the decision to close its doors came after "many strenuous attempts to continue to operate, despite the difficult conditions.”

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Sudan's uncertain course after Hamdok resignation

Sudan’s prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, has resigned amid fears of a civil war owing to a severe political deadlock.

Workers perform measurements at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Guba in Ethiopia, on Dec. 26, 2019.

Ethiopia to generate electricity from GERD amid negotiations deadlock

Ethiopia will produce energy from the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in a move likely to heighten existing tensions with Egypt and Sudan.

Partially cut-off trees are seen in a street in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2020.

Egyptian Church takes initiative on climate ahead of COP27

The Egyptian Coptic Church launched an initiative to plant trees in the grounds of all its affiliated churches and parishes to raise awareness of the issue of climate change, in preparation for Egypt hosting COP27.