Egypt

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.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 18, 2022

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

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.

Marc Espanol | Egypt | Jan 18, 2022

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.

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.

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Jan 14, 2022

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

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Jan 13, 2022

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

Egypt tests economic outreach to Syria through labor unions

Cairo looks to labor unions to strengthen ties with Damascus .

George Mikhail | Egypt | Jan 12, 2022

(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.

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.

Muhammed Magdy | Egypt | Jan 11, 2022

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.

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.”

Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | Jan 11, 2022

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.

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.

Baher al-Kady | Egypt | Jan 8, 2022

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.

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

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

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.

Ahmed Gomaa | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

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

Nubians demand repatriation during Sisi visit

Nubians in Upper Egypt still seek return to the land of their ancestors, after years of forced displacement, amid complaints of political and cultural marginalization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 7, 2022

Nubian women sell souvenirs in the village of Gharb Seheyl, near Aswan, Upper Egypt, Feb. 5, 2020.

Egypt revives Western Desert agricultural project

Egypt has breathed new life into an old agricultural project in its Western Desert, hoping it will increase food production and reduce imports.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Jan 5, 2022

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in front of a new canal.

Soccer adds to Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia tensions

Soccer politics is at play as Sudan's Al-Merrikh Club insists to play its match against Egypt's Al-Ahly in CAF's Champions League in Ethiopia, giving rise to fears in Egypt from possible fan violence.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Jan 4, 2022

Sudan's Al-Merrikh club fans hold up images of team players as they gather to watch their team play against Congo's AC Leopards during the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final soccer match at the Merreikh Stadium, Khartoum, Sudan, Nov. 10, 2012.

Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations

Over the past few days, the Sinai Tribes Union has issued statements on confrontations between tribesmen and members of the IS-affiliated Sinai Province organization.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jan 3, 2022

Egypt aims to localize car industry with Emirati support

Egypt is trying its best to deliver its plan to localize the automobile industry, as it cooperates with Abu Dhabi to produce and manufacture a specific car in Egyptian factories to meet the needs of the Egyptian local market on the one hand and export it to African countries on the other.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Jan 3, 2022

Egypt

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.

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

Egypt weighs role as mediator in Sudan crisis

Egypt looks to groundwater collection as talks deadlock on Ethiopia dam

Egypt tests economic outreach to Syria through labor unions

Young Chadian leader sees partner, role model in Sisi

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

Sudan's uncertain course after Hamdok resignation

Ethiopia to generate electricity from GERD amid negotiations deadlock

Egyptian Church takes initiative on climate ahead of COP27

Nubians demand repatriation during Sisi visit

Egypt revives Western Desert agricultural project

Soccer adds to Egypt-Sudan-Ethiopia tensions

Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations

Egypt aims to localize car industry with Emirati support

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Child labor assumes fatal proportions in Egypt

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Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman

Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits

Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes

Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood

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