Sisi’s candidacy appears to ease Egypt-Hamas tensions

Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s candidacy in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections has eased tensions between Cairo and Hamas, but this might be a tactical move by Sisi.

Palestine

Sisi counting on Gulf aid to deal with Egypt's economic crisis

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hopes that more Gulf aid will convince Egyptians he can deal with their country's economic troubles, but some are skeptical.

Egypt

Egypt's media blackout on Sinai

The Egyptian government's crackdown on militants in Sinai has been subject to security restrictions on media coverage.

Egypt

Can Sisi end terrorism in Egypt?

A political solution is essential but perhaps not sufficient to end terrorism in Egypt any time soon.

Egypt

Hamas celebrates AKP win in Turkish elections

Hamas considers Turkey a vital ally and held rallies in celebration of the ruling Justice and Development Party's election victory.

Palestine

Egypt tries to woo South Sudan in Nile water dispute

Egypt is seeking to develop ties with South Sudan as its relations with Ethiopia and Sudan deteriorate over the distribution of Nile water.

Egypt

Russia considers natural gas expansion in North Africa, Near East

Russia sees potential for LNG expansion in the Middle East.

United Arab Emirates

Netanyahu and Abbas are not Begin and Sadat

Documents released from Israel's State Archives this week on the Israel-Egypt peace negotiations reveal the commitment of both leaders to achieve such an agreement, unlike current negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

Palestine

Egypt considers referring Renaissance Dam file to The Hague

Egypt’s Specialized National Councils have filed a report to the Egyptian presidency about referring the case of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute to international organizations, since the negotiations between Egypt and Ethiopia have reached a deadlock.

Egypt

Egypt seeks extradition of Brotherhood members

Egypt is expanding security cooperation with Arab states to hand over Muslim Brotherhood officials, including those exiled in Doha.

Legacy: Gulf

Egypt says cooperation continues with Ethiopia on Nile Basin projects

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdul Muttalib says that Egypt has not stopped bilateral cooperation with Ethiopia over the Renaissance Dam dispute.

Egypt

Sisi's call for austerity falls flat with Egyptians

While Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has recently called on Egyptians to embrace austerity, some question whether state officials will also have to cut down on their opulent spending.

Egypt