Tag: Egypt

Is Egypt’s new capital necessary for economic growth? Some say it could add to the nation’s debt
- By Salma Hossein
- . January 5, 2024
The new capital of Egypt is the largest of several megaprojects the President claims are necessary for economic growth and to accommodate the growing population.

Human Rights Concerns Prompt US to Pause Egypt’s $235mn Military Aid
- By Alaina
- . October 4, 2023
A range of critical human rights issues has pushed the US to pause Egypt’s military financing. Ben Cardin, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, said

Egypt seals multiple energy deals with both domestic and international oil giants
- By Alaina
- . January 3, 2021
On Friday, Egypt’s oil and petroleum minister informed said that the country signed nine oil and natural gas exploration deals worth $1 billion with both

International call rises for ceasefire in Libyan conflict
- By Alaina
- . December 31, 2020
Egypt is working on establishing better ties with the internationally recognized Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in a bid to end the conflict between

First victory for the #MeToo movement in Egypt
- By Alaina
- . December 30, 2020
An Egyptian serial predator was sentenced to three years in prison for harassment and stalking by a Cairo court. That is the first sentence in

Libya, Egyptian delegation in Tripoli for the first time in six years
- By Alaina
- . December 29, 2020
On Sunday morning, a delegation of senior Egyptian officials arrived in the Libyan capital for the first time since 2014. Interior Minister in the Government

Egypt risks European sanctions for not cooperating with Italy
- By Alaina
- . December 20, 2020
On Friday, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for an independent and transparent investigation into all human rights violations in Egypt to ensure that

Other than Arab springs, ten years of winter!
- By Alaina
- . December 18, 2020
Exactly ten years ago, on December 17, 2010, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire to protest against the authorities abuses. Those flames ignited

Macron and Al-Sisi discuss cooperation, regional issues to boost bilateral relations
- By Alaina
- . December 9, 2020
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has met with his French ally, Emmanuel Macron, to talk and boost bilateral ties and the association between France and

Netanyahu plans Official visit to Egypt
- By Alaina
- . December 4, 2020
According to Maariv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning an official visit to Egypt. Netanyahu went on an unannounced trip to Saudi Arabia