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

Egypt, Qatar rapprochement picks up momentum

Months after a reconciliation agreement was signed, relations between Egypt and Qatar remain shy amid small steps at rapprochement.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Apr 20, 2021

US pushes for progress on Nile dam talks

The United States is once again trying to help the Nile dam negotiations resume, this time leaning harder on the African Union.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Apr 1, 2021

Egypt eyes economic foothold in Djibouti

Egyptian policy involving East Africa takes a new turn, focusing on economics.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Mar 27, 2021

Egypt uncovers brewery that served pharaohs

An American-Egyptian mission recently uncovered an ancient brewery that paints a vivid picture of beer in ancient Egyptian life.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Feb 19, 2021

Egypt resumes trade at Sinai port as Islamic State threat regresses

Egypt has recently reopened the Al-Arish port in North Sinai as part of efforts to revive the economy in the area that has struggled under years of Islamist insurgency.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jan 14, 2021

A Libyan ship carrying aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip docks at the Egyptian port of el-Arish on July 15, 2010 after agreeing to deliver its cargo of aid through Egyptian territory. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)

Egypt, Ethiopia escalate war of words over stalled Nile dam talks

Ethiopia is accusing Egypt of deliberate hostility amid stalled negotiations on the controversial dam and tension between Addis Ababa and Khartoum.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jan 5, 2021

A picture shows the Roseires Dam on the Blue Nile river at al-Damazin in southeastern Sudan, on November 27, 2020. - The Roseires hydropower complex is located 105 kilometres east of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. (Photo by Ebrahim HAMID / AFP) (Photo by EBRAHIM HAMID/AFP via Getty Images)

Egypt seeks diplomatic foothold in Somalia

Egypt is seeking to repair its relations with Somalia amid the ongoing crisis over the Ethiopia dam in the Nile River and Turkey’s growing influence in the African country.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Dec 15, 2020

Egypt rallies Namibia, Zambia for support in Nile Dam talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted officials from Namibia and Zambia, who have expressed support for Egypt’s role in the African continent.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Nov 23, 2020

A picture taken on February 28, 2018 shows a view of the Pyramids of Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the Egyptian capital Cairo. (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo credit should read KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Egypt weighs stance on Ethiopian Tigray conflict

As conflict rages in Ethiopia, Egypt welcomes a delegation from Eritrea stressing its support for regional peace and stability while being keen on resuming the GERD talks amidst concerns over its water security.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Nov 19, 2020

Hamas balances ties between Turkey, Egypt

A Hamas delegation has concluded a visit to Cairo to brief Egyptian officials on the latest efforts to bring about elections after reaching an agreement with Fatah in Turkey.

Muhammed Magdy | Palestine | Nov 2, 2020

Muhammed Magdy

Egypt, Qatar rapprochement picks up momentum

US pushes for progress on Nile dam talks

Egypt eyes economic foothold in Djibouti

Egypt uncovers brewery that served pharaohs

Egypt resumes trade at Sinai port as Islamic State threat regresses

Egypt, Ethiopia escalate war of words over stalled Nile dam talks

Egypt seeks diplomatic foothold in Somalia

Egypt rallies Namibia, Zambia for support in Nile Dam talks

Egypt weighs stance on Ethiopian Tigray conflict

Hamas balances ties between Turkey, Egypt

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