Egypt-Gaza border crossing opens for first time in months

The Rafah border crossing has been mostly shut to travelers since March.

Palestine

Egypt reaches out to Maghreb countries to resolve Libyan crisis

Egypt is working to coordinate with the Maghreb countries in hopes of reaching a consensus on Libya.

Egypt

Turkey doubles down in eastern Mediterranean after Egypt-Greece deal

The flashpoint of the power struggle in the eastern Mediterranean could shift from Libya to the seas in the coming weeks as Turkey begins new seismic research in response to an Egyptian-Greek maritime demarcation deal.

Egypt

Egyptian tech startups offer hope for economy in post-COVID world

While Egypt's economy faces pressure from several factors, such as coronavirus preventative measures, a sudden stop in tourism and record-high debt levels, one bright spot in the economy is a tech boom that has continued even throughout the global pandemic.

Egypt

Egyptians bewitched by new gold investment trend

Egyptians are buying gold coins and bars as global prices shoot up amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Egypt

Intel: Amid maritime deal with Egypt, Greece invites UN court to settle sea dispute with Turkey

Greek Prime Minister suggests that if no agreement can be reached, his country's dispute with Turkey over a maritime boundary should go to an international court.

Egypt

22 mummies to parade across Cairo

Preparations are almost ready for the transfer of 22 pharaonic mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

Egypt

Gulf investment woes, COVID economic crisis converge in Egypt

Gulf state support to Egypt — whether through official aid, central bank deposits or capital investment flows — has not been consistent in the past, so will investments and aid help Egypt through a coronavirus-induced recession?

Legacy: Gulf

South Africa calls Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia back to negotiating table on dam talks

After Sudan and Egypt announced they were suspending talks, the African Union chair urged all three parties to resume discussions.

Egypt

Ethiopia angered by Egypt’s alleged plan to establish military base in Somaliland

Egypt has reportedly discussed with the Somaliland government Cairo’s suggestion to establish a military facility in the country, raising the anger of Ethiopia.

Egypt

Al-Madaq: A new virtual archive documenting Cairo’s history

An Egyptian historian created a website that reviews the history of Cairo through several historical maps, texts and photographs.

Egypt

Egypt and Sudan suspend Nile River dam talks with Ethiopia

The two countries disagreed with new guidelines from Ethiopia on filling the GERD just days into the resumed negotiations.

Egypt