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Egypt

Policeman opened fire at Egyptian tourist site, killing two

The rogue police officer also injured another Israeli tourist in the port city of Alexandria before he was apprehended by the security forces.

08/10/2023

France

Reporter detained by police over French intelligence scandal released

Ariane Lavrilleux helped uncover grim details of an apparent intelligence breach involving France and Egypt.

21/09/2023

Culture news

Cairo’s 1,000-year-old City of the Dead cemetery razed for new highway

Major Islamic figures, prominent Egyptian politicians, artists and scholars are buried in the cemetery.

12/09/2023

Culture news

Why is Egypt saying 'funk you' to Dutch museum's 'Kemet' exhibition?

What was meant to be an empowering celebration of "Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk" has instead turned into a culture war...

25/07/2023

World News

Freed Egyptian human rights campaigner arrives in Italy to applause

A high-profile Egyptian activist who was recently released from prison landed Sunday in Italy, where the government championed his case.

24/07/2023

Egypt

EU allocates €20 million to help Egypt manage influx of Sudan refugees

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan.

19/06/2023

Egypt

Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire in Red Sea

A medium-sized scuba diving boat, christened “Hurricane,” went up in flames off the southern Red Sea resort town of Marsa Alam.

11/06/2023

Sudan

Sudanese continue to flee the country amid ongoing fighting

Sudanese continue to flee the country as the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces enters its fifth week.

15/05/2023

Scenes

Meet Egypt's musical maestro bringing passionate voices together

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City

01/05/2023

Egypt

Euroviews. Russia uses propaganda to make Egypt the linchpin of its new Cold War

Rather than cede the battle for public discourse to Russian propaganda, the EU and the US should incentivise Cairo to open its media sector and stop persecuting independent voices, Nathaniel Greenberg writes.

29/03/2023

Climate

UN committee meets to make new loss and damage climate fund a reality

There are many details to be hashed out as the first transitional committee convenes in Egypt this week.

27/03/2023

Culture news

Egypt announces its first Fashion Week

Egyptian images have inspired international designers for years and the country has now revealed plans to hold its first ever Fashion Week in May

23/03/2023

Culture news

Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummy making

Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummification. A new study published in the journal Nature found what substances were used to preserve bodies, and some were sourced as far as Southeast Asia.

12/02/2023

World News

Libyan authorities return illegal migrants to neighbouring countries

Libya has sent over 200 migrants from neighbouring countries back to their homelands, in a rare display of cooperation from the country's divided institutions.

25/11/2022

Climate Now

COP27: What's next? Climate Now debate

In partnership with Copernicus

The world's leaders convened at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt to decide on the next set of global strategies on tackling climate change. This year felt like a turning point in the fight against climate disaster. Our panel will discuss whether it was a success or a failure.

23/11/2022

Europe News

COP27: EU left 'disappointed' by lack of ambition in final deal

A call to phase down all fossil fuels, including gas and oil, was blocked by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other big emitters.

21/11/2022

World News

COP27 negotiators strike potential deal to compensate poorer nations

If approved, it's a big win for poorer nations that have been calling for compensation, sometimes even reparations.

19/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 summit tries to reach agreement in eleventh hour negotiations

UN climate talks into extra time as no consensus on key issues such as funds for loss and damage suffered by poorer countries hit by extreme weather.

19/11/2022

Green News

Watch what you might have missed from the first week of COP27

What happened during the first week of COP27? Here’s the 5 things you need to know

14/11/2022

Green News

Swedish cyclist pedals to Egypt to raise climate awareness

Hildebrandt biked from Sweden to Sharm El Sheikh to raise awareness and urge world leaders gathered at the conference to take concrete steps to stop climate change.

13/11/2022