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On the eastern bank of the river Congo lies Kinshasa, Africa’s third largest capital city after Cairo and Lagos. Kinshasa had long been billed as one of the top cities that would lead Africa’s renaissance, which now appears even more out of reach than before due to massive debts and…

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Egypt Demands Intl Support, Ethiopia Insists on African Solution to GERD Dispute

The difference in views between Ethiopia and Egypt on how to break the deadlock in talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has once again emerged. While Addis Ababa wants the African Union’s “unproductive” sponsorship of the negotiations, Egypt demands the support of the international community to resolve the…

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Egypt Ready to Pump Natural Gas to Lebanon

Egypt confirmed its commitment and readiness to pump natural gas "immediately" to Lebanon as soon as the procedures related to the start of exporting and receiving Egyptian gas to Lebanese territory are completed. During a meeting with Lebanese caretaker Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayyad in Cairo, Egyptian Minister…

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Egypt Supports Saudi Arabia’s Position on OPEC+ Decision

Egypt stressed on Monday its support to Saudi Arabia’s position on the recent OPEC+ decision, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said it was following closely and with interest the reactions to the decision. It added that Cairo support Riyadh's position in explaining the technical considerations of…

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Egypt Seeks to Become Regional Hub to Produce, Exchange Renewable Energy

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens Energy Joe Kaeser in Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, President and CEO of Siemens Energy AG Dr.-Eng. Christian Bruch, and Managing Director of Siemens Energy in Egypt Engineer…

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‘From my cell I could see people being tortured’: Sanaa Seif on fleeing Egypt – and fighting to free her brother

Since becoming swept up in the revolution of 2011, the British-Egyptian dissident has been imprisoned three times. Now in London, she is campaigning for the release of her brother, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, one of the country’s most high-profile political prisoners

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Senator blocks $75 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt over rights concerns

Egypt has missed out on an additional $75 million in American military aid after a senior Democratic U.S. senator blocked the funding over concerns about Cairo's human rights record including holding political prisoners.

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Documents Reveal Israeli Army Poisoned Water Wells in Palestinian Towns During 1948 War

The Israeli army used chemical and biological weapons during the 1948 war, including poisoning water wells in several Palestinian towns, original documents stored in the Israel State Archive, as well as other archives revealed. The documents showed that Israeli political and military leaders and some scholars were partners in the…

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Arab League Underlines ‘Grave’ Situation in Middle East

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit underlined on Thursday the “grave” situation in the Middle East. The region has been going through a cycle of protracted crises since 2011 that have affected its security, economy and overall situation, said Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, on Aboul Gheit’s…

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Saudi National Band and Choir Participates in Arab Music Festival and Conference

The Music Commission has announced that the Saudi National Band and Choir is scheduled to participate on October 27 in the 31st Arab Music Festival and Conference, which will be held from October 20 to November 3 at the National Cultural Center "Opera House" in the Egyptian capital Cairo. The…

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Spy agency Asio ‘acquiesced in the use of torture’ when detaining Egyptian refugee, court told

Sayed Abdellatif has been held in immigration detention since 2012 after being convicted of terrorism offences in Cairo in a discredited trial

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Greek FM in Egypt for talks after Turkey’s deals with Libya

Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry in Cairo

The Independent UK

Greece and Egypt Call Turkish-Libyan Gas Deal ‘Illegal’

Egypt and Greece on Sunday said a deal allowing Turkish hydrocarbon exploration in Libya's Mediterranean waters was "illegal" as Athens said it would oppose it by all "legal means". On Monday, Türkiye said it had signed a memorandum of understanding on exploration for hydrocarbons in Libya's seas with the Tripoli-based…

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Tanzania’s Rufiji River: Egypt’s Response to Ethiopia’s Accusations

Egypt has completed the construction work of a massive dam body it is building on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, in a move considered as a message addressed to Ethiopia, Cairo also started preparations for retaining water to fill the reservoir of the giant Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP). The…

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First Direct Flight from Cairo to AlUla Inaugurated

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and "Flynas" airline have launched the first direct flights between Cairo International Airport and AlUla International Airport. RCU aims to enhance AlUla’s connectivity with various international and local destinations, as well as strengthening it as a global logistics station in the northwest of the…

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Saudi MASAM Removes over 360,573 Mines Planted by Houthis in Yemen

The Saudi Project for Landmines Clearance in Yemen (MASAM) announced Friday that it has successfully removed 360,573 landmines, improvised explosive devices and various unexploded ordnance in eight liberated provinces in Yemen. It said a number of Arab studies and research centers in Cairo have recently honored this project by MASAM…

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Online travel agents’ deals may be tempting – but be careful who you book through

The Man Who Pays His Way: Cut-price deals can make the difference between travelling or not

Daily Mirror

Italy and Japan win Red Bull Half Court finals in Egypt as 3x3 format points to exciting basketball future

Italy and Japan emerged victorious at the Red Bull Half Court finals in Cairo last weekend as the burgeoning 3x3 format impressed - and maybe even converted - viral basketball coach Lethal Shooter

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First Thing: Hurricane Ian death tolls climbs amid criticism over response

Residents in Florida and Carolinas face recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. Plus, why screaming can be good for you

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Erdogan Addresses Egyptian-Turkish Ties, Cairo Doesn’t Anticipate Any Progress

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is developing ties with Egypt based on mutual interests. He made the remarks at a parliament session on Saturday marking the new legislative year, Anadolu Agency reported. “Our relations with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel are developing based on…

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Archaeologists hail ‘dream discovery’ as sarcophagus is unearthed near Cairo

The coffin of Ptah-em-wia has been found in its underground burial chamber at Saqqara, and features in a TV documentary

Daily Mirror

LDN Warriors flying the flag for British basketball in Cairo 3x3 World Finals

EXCLUSIVE: LDN Warriors stars Eleanor Bishop and Melita Emanuel-Carr spoke to Mirror Sport in Cairo to call for greater basketball funding ahead of the Red Bull Half Court World Finals

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Egypt Says Supports African Accreditation System to Develop Intra-Trade

Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir asserted that Cairo supports establishing an internationally recognized African accreditation system as an essential pillar for developing intra-trade within the continent. The system also seeks to increase the competitiveness of Africa's exports to various global markets, increase international trade rates, and meet…

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Egypt, Sudan to Continue Intense Consultation on GERD

Egypt and Sudan agreed on Saturday to continue intense consultation and mutual coordination on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the coming period for their common interest and the interest of their peoples. Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi received Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, Lieutenant General Abdel…

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Egypt to Apply to Host 2036 Olympic Games

Egypt will apply to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, the Egyptian youth and sports minister said in a statement on Saturday, a bid that if successful would make it the first Arab or African nation to host the event, The Associated Press reported. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi…

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