Egypt

UAE balances ties with Egypt, Ethiopia in Nile Dam Crisis

Close UAE-Ethiopian relations remain a source of concern for Egypt, especially after tension escalated between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the GERD crisis.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 22, 2021

A picture shows water bursting out of the Roseires Dam on the Blue Nile River at al-Damazin in southeastern Sudan, on Nov. 27, 2020. The Roseires hydropower complex is located 105 kilometers east of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Egypt's Christians fearful after IS killing in Sinai

The latest killing of a Christian man in Sinai by the Islamic State has brought back to Egypt's Christians memories of past attacks on churches by the terrorist group, even as the Coptic Orthodox Church appeared defiant.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 22, 2021

Egypt steps up coronavirus vaccine campaign amid surge in cases

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Egyptian government has stepped up its vaccination push, increasing the number of vaccination centers and the rollout to include workers in labor-intensive sectors.

Shahira Amin | Egypt | Apr 21, 2021

An Egyptian medical worker administers a dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on the first day of vaccination, Cairo, Egypt, March 4, 2021.

Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan trade barbs amid stalled Nile dam talks

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia exchange accusations over the stalled talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, at a time when all parties are on alert to see whether Addis Ababa will proceed with the dam’s filling in the absence of an agreement.

Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Apr 21, 2021

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, his Sudanese counterpart, Abdalla Hamdok, and other officials meet in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on March 11, 2021. Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have been locked for almost a decade in inconclusive talks over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, which broke ground in 2011.

Egypt says no friendly states co-funded Nile dam

Egypt denied reports that some friendly states financially contributed to the construction of Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Blue Nile.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 21, 2021

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (C) looks on during another round of talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project that has strained ties between Cairo and Addis Ababa in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, on Dec. 29, 2015.

Central Bank warns Egyptians away from Bitcoin as value skyrockets

The Central Bank of Egypt has warned against dealing with cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoins, arguing that investing Egyptian capital in such a volatile pursuit could negatively impact the nation's economy.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 15, 2021

Russian FM talks Nile dam, defense cooperation in Egypt trip

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also discussed Libya and Syria with Egypt's leaders

Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | Apr 14, 2021

The Takeaway: Sudan not occupying Ethiopian territory, says Sudan’s ambassador to US

Highlights of our exclusive interview with Nureldin Satti, Sudan’s ambassador to the United States; quick takes on Israel, Iran, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait and China; and Gaza’s shelter for stray dogs!

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Sudan | Apr 14, 2021

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (L) welcomes his Sudanese counterpart, Abdalla Hamdok, upon his arrival in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on March 11, 2021. Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have been locked for almost a decade in inconclusive talks over the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, which broke ground in 2011.

Egypt plans another royal parade, this time for King Tut's gold mask

After the grand success of the Pharaoh's Golden Parade, Egypt is preparing for another major event involving the relics of Tutankhamun, one of ancient Egypt’s most famous kings.

Hagar Hosny | Egypt | Apr 14, 2021

A performer rides a two-horse chariot at the start of the parade of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies departing from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, Cairo, Egypt, April 3, 2021.

Egypt releases journalist Khaled Dawoud from prison

Khaled Dawoud was arrested as part of a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protesters in 2019.

Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | Apr 14, 2021

Egypt ramps up pressure on Ethiopia over Nile dam

US officials are skeptical of Cairo warnings to Ethiopia, even as Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government expands defense ties in East Africa.

Jared Szuba | Sudan | Apr 13, 2021

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

Egypt, Greece, Cyprus edge closer militarily, but may be risking face-off with Turkey

Egypt advances cooperation with Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean despite Turkey’s rapprochement attempts.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 12, 2021

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry takes part in a press conference on Feb. 11, 2021, in Athens, during the Greek-hosted Philia Forum (Friendship Forum), with representatives from Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, and France.

Cairo backs Riyadh's Green Middle East initiative

Egypt has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Green Middle East initiative to restore green spaces and fight climate change.

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Apr 12, 2021

An aerial picture shows workers using a crane to plant trees in a park project by the roadside in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on March 29, 2021.

Egypt announces discovery of major archaeological city in Luxor

Egypt announced the discovery of an ancient city in Luxor in southern Egypt dating back 3,000 years. It is believed to be the second-most important archaeological discovery since Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Hagar Hosny | Egypt | Apr 12, 2021

A picture taken on April 10, 2021, shows workers carrying a fish covered in gold uncovered at the archaeological site of a 3000-year-old city, dubbed The Rise of Aten, dating to the reign of Amenhotep III, uncovered by the Egyptian mission near Luxor.

Egyptian prosecutors blame gross negligence for deadly train collision

The March train crash that killed at least 19 people is the latest disaster to strike Egypt's aging rail system.

Al-Monitor Staff | Egypt | Apr 12, 2021

Egypt

UAE balances ties with Egypt, Ethiopia in Nile Dam Crisis

Close UAE-Ethiopian relations remain a source of concern for Egypt, especially after tension escalated between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the GERD crisis.

Egypt's Christians fearful after IS killing in Sinai

Egypt steps up coronavirus vaccine campaign amid surge in cases

Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan trade barbs amid stalled Nile dam talks

Egypt says no friendly states co-funded Nile dam

Central Bank warns Egyptians away from Bitcoin as value skyrockets

Russian FM talks Nile dam, defense cooperation in Egypt trip

The Takeaway: Sudan not occupying Ethiopian territory, says Sudan’s ambassador to US

Egypt plans another royal parade, this time for King Tut's gold mask

Egypt releases journalist Khaled Dawoud from prison

Egypt ramps up pressure on Ethiopia over Nile dam

Egypt, Greece, Cyprus edge closer militarily, but may be risking face-off with Turkey

Cairo backs Riyadh's Green Middle East initiative

Egypt announces discovery of major archaeological city in Luxor

Egyptian prosecutors blame gross negligence for deadly train collision

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