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November 29, 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

President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan speaks at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, New York, Sept. 23, 2021.

Egypt coordinates with Tanzania as Ethiopian dam negotiations paused

Egypt ramps up coordination efforts with Tanzania amid fading hopes of resuming GERD negotiations.

Royals

UK's Prince Charles visits Egypt, discusses climate change with Sisi

UK Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived in Egypt on Thursday for a two-day visit as part of their first tour since the start of the COVID-19.

A woman holds a banner with the portrait of Primer Minister Abiy Ahmed during a rally in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Nov. 7, 2021.

Ethiopian civil war adds to uncertainty, tension over Nile Dam dispute

The political tension that was born in Ethiopia after a number of ethnic nationalities forged an alliance to topple the Abiy Ahmed government is raising many questions about the fate of the regional conflict over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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Egypt appeals to keep US-led forces in Sinai

Cairo is working to persuade the Biden administration to keep the US-led Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai Peninsula.

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Military tightens grip on Sudan

The Sudanese military is increasing its repression of demonstrations calling for a civil state.

An Eritrean man sits on his donkey drawn cart in the market of Shagarab refugee camp, Shagarab, Sudan, Aug. 15, 2021.

Egypt’s treatment of refugees in question as Cairo deports Eritreans

Eight Eritreans were expelled in October after being in detention for two years without due legal process or access to the UNHCR; another 12 are thought to be at imminent risk.

Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, Angelina Jolie and Barry Keoghan of "Eternals."

Egypt joins Gulf states in banning 'Eternals'

Egypt joins Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar in banning the movie "Eternals," raising questions about freedom of creativity and expression.

This picture taken on Sept. 27, 2020, from the Palestinian side of the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in Rafah shows Egyptian soldiers.

Israel, Egypt to increase military presence along Egypt's Rafah border

Egypt and Israel sign an agreement allowing increased military presence in Egypt's Rafah border area, a move that analysts say is a win-win for the two neighbors.

An undated image of Moushira Khattab.

Egypt appoints first woman president of National Council for Human Rights

For the first time in history, Egypt appointed Egyptian diplomat Moushira Khattab to lead the National Council for Human Rights,

This picture taken on Jan. 16, 2020, shows an EgyptAir Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jet parked on the tarmac at Cairo International Airport.

EgyptAir opens office in Qatar

Egypt and Qatar have resumed normal relations after the end of the Qatar diplomatic crisis earlier this year.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) listens as Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks.

US, Egypt conclude first 'strategic dialogue' under Biden

In a joint statement, the two countries pledged to continue their dialogue on the US-Egypt strategic partnership, regional cooperation and human rights.

Egyptians fish on the seaside in the coastal city of Alexandria, Egypt, May 21, 2016.

Climate change, rising sea level threaten Egypt’s Alexandria

During the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson painted a bleak picture of Egypt’s Alexandria, warning that it could disappear under rising seas.