Muhammed Magdy

Muhammed Magdy is an Egyptian journalist currently working as a senior editor for judiciary affairs at the Al-Shorouk daily newspaper. Previously, he was the deputy head of the news section at Masrawy. On Twitter: @DMagdy92

Cairo releases dozens of detainees

Egypt recently released dozens of activists and journalists who had been in pretrial detention for months in what some say is an effort to polish the Egyptian state’s image before the United States.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jul 19, 2021

Cairo, Khartoum take Nile dam issue to UN Security Council

Egypt and Sudan mobilize Arab support in anticipation of reinternationalizing the GERD issue at the UN Security Council.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jun 19, 2021

A worker cleans at a resort on the shore of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Nov. 11, 2020. Lake Tana, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, is the origin of the Blue Nile River that feeds the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Will new Red Sea airport spark development on Egypt-Sudan border?

With the opening of a new international airport in the Red Sea, residents of the disputed Halayeb and Shalateen region are hoping the government will step up development efforts.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jun 15, 2021

This picture shows a view of Aswan from the Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile River in the southern city of Aswan, Egypt, Jan. 3, 2021.

Egypt expands role in Iraqi reconstruction by building bridges in Mosul

Egypt is seeking to expand its participation in the reconstruction of Iraq amid a growing alliance between Baghdad, Amman and Cairo.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jun 11, 2021

Iraqi children are seen at the Ninevah Bridge, previously known as Mosul's Old Bridge, during an inauguration ceremony following its reconstruction in the city of Mosul on March 14, 2018.

Egypt signs military deal with Kenya amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt continues to strengthen its security relations with the countries of the Nile Basin, most recently with Kenya, with no end in sight of the crisis with Ethiopia over its Nile dam.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jun 1, 2021

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry listens during a UN Security Council meeting concerning nuclear nonproliferation, during the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, New York, Sept. 21, 2017.

Egypt’s role in Gaza conflict helps Sisi break ice with Biden

President Joe Biden called his Egyptian counterpart as Egypt led back channel negotiations to mediate a cease-fire that ended the Israeli-Hamas escalation. Egypt hopes the call represents a turnaround in US ties and support for Nile Dam dispute.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | May 26, 2021

Egypt to deepen, widen Suez Canal after blockage

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved a project to widen and deepen the southern stretch of the Suez Canal, where a giant vessel blocked the strategic maritime artery for nearly a week in March.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | May 21, 2021