Egypt-Sudan eye cross border railway network

Railway discussions follow increased engagement and coordination over Egyptian dispute with Ethiopia over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Egypt

Egyptian singer repurposes pro-Mubarak song to praise Trump

After an Egyptian singer released a ballad in support of US President Donald Trump, his fellow citizens questioned whether it was a mockery of Trump or expressed real support for the US president.

Egypt

Talks resume on Ethiopia's Nile River dam

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt will continue their negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam throughout the week after not talking for months over a filling disagreement.

Egypt

Hamas balances ties between Turkey, Egypt

A Hamas delegation has concluded a visit to Cairo to brief Egyptian officials on the latest efforts to bring about elections after reaching an agreement with Fatah in Turkey.

Palestine

Alexandrians take trip down memory lane in newly restored trams

In a bid to revive its historical heritage, the governorate of Alexandria repaired and rehabilitated historical trams that were manufactured in 1931.

Egypt

Al-Azhar, Egyptian observers and activists divided over boycotting French products

Egypt’s Al-Azhar, along with social media activists from Egypt and the Arab world, launched harsh campaigns against the French government for supporting the cartoons that offended the Prophet Muhammad.

Egypt

Nile dam negotiations back on track after Trump remarks

Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia resume AU-sponsored negotiations on the controversial dam Addis Ababa is building on the Nile River, days after US President Donald Trump warned that Egypt has the right to blow up the dam.

Egypt

Egypt’s immigration, endowments ministries cooperate in fight against illegal immigration

The Egyptian Ministry of Immigration has signed cooperation protocols with the Ministry of Endowments and the church as part of efforts to combat illegal immigration.

Egypt

Egypt slams Turkish role in Syria

Egypt has recently condemned Turkey’s role in Syria, which prompted condemnation on the part of Ankara, fueling the already existing tensions between the two countries.

Egypt

Egypt prepares for solar alignment in Abu Simbel temple amid coronavirus

The major solar phenomenon of the sun passing over the statue of Ramses II at the Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt’s Aswan is overshadowed this year by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Egyptian, Iranian leaders criticize French president over comments on freedom of expression

French President Emmanuel Macron angered many Muslim leaders when he defended images of the prophet of Islam after a Parisian teacher was beheaded for showing such images.

Egypt

Egypt embarks on string of projects to be financed via green bonds

Egypt’s Ministry of Finance has listing Egyptian's first green bonds, intended to diversify government debt instruments and attract new investors.

Egypt