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Alaa-Abdel Fattah: Nobel literature prize winners urge release of Briton held in Egypt

The activist, who is on a hunger strike, now says he plans to stop drinking water as of Sunday, the first day of Cop27

The Independent UK

Egypt detains Indian activist on climate march ahead of COP27

Ajit Rajagopal was detained together with a lawyer as he walked to COP27 holding a ‘March For Our Planet’ banner.

Al Jazeera

Alaa-Abdel Fattah: Briton jailed in Egypt ‘could die’ during Cop27 as he goes on water strike

The software developer is one of Egypt’s most high-profile political prisoners and is already on hunger strike

The Independent UK

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Türkiye Arrests Brotherhood Journalists in Attempt to Accelerate Normalization with Egypt

The Turkish authorities arrested 34 Muslim Brotherhood members who called for protests in Egypt on Nov.

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Alaa-Abdel Fattah: James Cleverly urged to secure release of British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt

Foreign secretary is warned the software developer ‘may not live for much longer’

The Independent UK

Sisi Highlights Unprecedented Energy, Food Crises

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi renewed calls on developed countries to fulfill their financial pledges to be able to address the impacts of climate change. Addressing a closed meeting of heads of states and governments on climate change on Wednesday via videoconference, Sisi stressed that the world countries are facing…

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Egypt, India to Boost Military, Security Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met on Monday with India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss ways to enhance military and security cooperation. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said the discussions between the Egyptian President and the Indian Minister addressed enhancing military and security cooperation, especially in joint manufacturing, transfer, and…

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Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed al-Najdi

Ahmed Al-Najdi calls on the Egyptian authorities to release three of his colleagues still in detention.

Al Jazeera

Egypt, Qatar Sign Agreements to Boost Cooperation During State Visit

Egypt and Qatar signed three memomoranda of understanding, including one between the two nations' sovereign wealth funds, the Egyptian presidency said on Wednesday during a two-day trip by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Doha. Sisi's trip to Qatar is his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a…

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US frees some aid for Egypt, claiming progress on abuses

The Biden administration says it's again giving Egypt much of a $300 million tranche of annual military aid that’s conditioned on human rights improvements

The Independent UK

Ahmed al-Najdi: Egypt to free Al Jazeera journalist, lawyer says

Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Ahmed al-Najdi has been detained in Egypt since August 2020.

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s el-Sisi arrives in Doha on first trip since GCC crisis

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha as the two countries aim to boost ties.

Al Jazeera

What to expect from the Egyptian president’s visit to Qatar?

Egyptian President el-Sisi is set for a Tuesday visit to Doha, Qatar, his first since 2017’s regional crisis.

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Egypt accused of thwarting environmental groups ahead of COP2

Human Rights Watch says the government has imposed obstacles ahead of the key climate conference.

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Sisi Hails Gulf Support for Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi praised the Gulf support for his country, especially during the periods that followed the upheavals in January 2011 and June 2013. Sisi’s comment came during the inauguration of projects in the Suez Canal Authority on Thursday. In his speech, the Egyptian president said that Saudi…

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Independent Egyptian journalists questioned over ‘false’ report

The four journalists, released on bail, were accused of defamation, online harassment and spreading false information.

The Conversation

Alarm bells as Somalia's new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

The new government in Somalia that won elections held in May has got off to a rocky political start in its relations with the relatively powerful and influential neighbour, Ethiopia.

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Al Jazeera slams Egypt’s renewal of Rabie el-Sheikh’s detention

Network condemns Cairo over continuing incarceration of its journalist without charge for nearly a year.

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Egypt, Serbia Agree to Boost Political, Economic Cooperation

Egypt and Serbia on Wednesday agreed to boost political, economic and other cooperation as the two countries look for ways to deal with the global impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi was in Serbia on a three-day visit this week — the first in more…

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Egypt’s new El-Sahel road leads to accident reports and confusion

The road was supposed to be a major new development, but the Eid holidays showed many drivers have no idea how to use it

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Impact of Ukraine War Tops Agenda of Sisi Germany Visit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will head a large delegation on a two-day visit to Berlin on Sunday. Announcing the trip, officials at the German Embassy in Cairo said Egypt’s leader would hold talks with Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and other prominent members of the German government,…

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Sisi Exchanges Eid Al-Adha Congratulations with Leaders of Arab, Islamic Countries

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi exchanged congratulations with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. The President performed Eid Adha prayers at El-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque, in the presence of Sheikh Al-Azhar, the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, Commander-in-Chief of the…

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Work on Building New Egyptian Capital to Continue Despite Challenges, Sisi Affirms

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi asserted the New Administrative Capital would be established despite the "costs and difficult conditions," in reference to the economic crisis the country is facing due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. The New Administrative Capital is located 75 kilometers east of Cairo, holding several projects worth around…

Al Jazeera

Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats

Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle.

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Egypt: Sisi Inaugurates Huge Transportation Projects

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated Adly Mansour Central Interchange Station, the largest such station in the Middle East and Africa. The inauguration of the new projects coincided with the country's celebration of the ninth anniversary of ousting the banned Muslim Brotherhood. In 2013, Sisi, Minister of Defense at the…

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