Egyptians make their way to Mecca by many means

Many Egyptians resort to illegal methods to perform hajj in Mecca, and the government funds thousands of others, putting a strain on the country's already strapped economy.

Saudi Arabia

Hamas finds itself at Egypt's mercy

Despite Hamas' apparent rapprochement with Iran, the movement is finding it can only pursue relations as Cairo allows.

Palestine

Naguib Mahfouz to finally get his Palace of Desire

Despite repeated promises, the Egyptian government has postponed the opening of a museum honoring the Nobel laureate — until now.

Egypt

Egypt unwavering to US pressure over North Korea

The cooperation between Egypt and North Korea under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has continued despite calls from Washington to freeze the relationship.

Egypt

Shock, confusion in Egypt over US aid cut

The Trump administration has cut hundreds of millions in military and economic assistance to Egypt, which has been criticized for its human rights record under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt

Controversy erupts over women's role in political life in Egypt

The head of Egypt's National Council for Women, a government body dedicated to addressing women's issues, has stirred controversy by requesting that party leaders resign from the group.

Egypt

New Suez Canal income slowly sinking

The new Suez Canal is now two years old and facing public scrutiny, as it is far from achieving what officials pledged.

Egypt

Egypt busts organ trafficking network

As Egypt fields more reports of organ trafficking, parliament boosts punishments.

Egypt

Egypt looks to Europe to help solve Renaissance Dam crisis

Egypt and Germany have recently signed a cooperation agreement to fight illegal immigration to Europe, with Cairo hoping such a deal would garner European support regarding its dispute with Ethiopia over the Renaissance Dam.

Egypt

Senate panel slashes military aid to Egypt

Frustrated appropriators vote to cut military assistance to Cairo by $300 million.

Egypt

Burkini bans causing waves in Egypt

Tourist-hungry Egypt finds itself stuck in the middle of the burkini debate.

Egypt

Egypt's alimony reform debate begins before bill is introduced

A parliament member is looking to expedite the yearslong process Egyptian women often must go through to receive alimony when they file for divorce.

Egypt