[VOA] Operators of a 400-meter cargo ship say their vessel lost power and ran aground sideways in the Suez Canal, blocking a crucial waterway that is responsible for up to 12 percent of the world's total trade. The waterway links Europe and Asia.

[HRW] Beirut -- Vienna Academic Faces Abusive 'Terrorism' Charges

[The Conversation Africa] Egyptian novelist, physician, sociologist and global activist Nawal El Saadawi died on 21 March 2021 at the age of 89. The author of more than 50 books, she told me in one of our many interviews, in 2007, that she self-ident...

[Nairobi News] Michael Olunga says he is 'excited' to lead Kenya in Thursday's high-stakes 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Egypt in Nairobi.

[Nation] It is a do-or-die for Harambee Stars when they take on Pharaohs of Egypt in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group G qualifier at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Thursday.

[Nation] Harambee Stars defender Joash Onyango believes Kenya have enough ammunition to deal with the threat posed by Egypt's Liverpool's talisman Mohamed Salah during their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) clash on Thursday.

[Egypt Online] Minister of Culture Enas Abdel-Dayem said the Egyptian National Film Festival, in its 23rd edition, provides a chance for boosting the role of cinema in handling social issues.

[Egypt Online] Education Minister Tareq Shawqy said Thanaweya Amma (high school) exams will be held "online" in July or August for all regular students, service sector students, and home-based students.

[Egypt Online] Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb said on Tuesday23/3/2021 Al-Azhar is keen on offering all forms of support to Somalia.

[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development said that the World Bank Group's current portfolio in Egypt includes 13 projects, at a total funding of USD 5.84 billion.

[Egypt Online] The Health and Population Ministry said on Tuesday 23/4 that 648 new coronavirus infections were detected, bringing the case load to 196,709.

[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has organized a tour by a delegation including wives of ambassadors of 20 foreign countries accredited in Cairo to Mogamaa Al-Adyan, or The Religious Complex, in Old Cairo.

[Egypt Online] Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and his Jordanian counterpart Bisher Al Khasawneh presided over on Tuesday23/3/2021 meetings of the 29th session of the joint Egyptian-Jordanian Higher Committee.

[Egypt Online] Egypt has already shown a great degree of flexibility during negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) for an agreement that protects the rights of all the parties involved, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources M...

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed the government to ensure that all architectural designs of the New Administrative Capital's main buildings reflect the richness and greatness of Egypt's history throughout the ages.

[Egypt Online] Egypt vehemently condemned on Tuesday 23/3/2021a terrorist attack targeting villages in southwestern Niger and claiming the lives of over 100 people.

[Egypt Online] Minister of Military Production Minister Mohammed Ahmed Morsi praised historic relations binding Egypt and Pakistan and their endeavor to boost joint cooperation in the various fields especially combating terrorism and extremism.

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli left for Amman, Jordan, Tuesday to attend the 29th session of the Egyptian-Jordanian higher committee.

[Egypt Online] The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) of the Cabinet has denied news about a decline in Egypt's shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

[Egypt Online] President El-Sisi received French train manufacturer Alstom Chairman Henri Poupart-Lafarge on Monday March 22, 2021. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir.

[Nation] Harambee Stars legend Austin Oduor Tuesday challenged the current squad to have confidence ahead of Thursday's must-win 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Egypt.

[Daily Maverick] Nawal el Saadawi, the Egyptian feminist writer-activist who died on Sunday at 89, was a physician, psychiatrist and revolutionary pathbreaker. She wasn't afraid of death, believing that 'before death one is unconscious'.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia expressed its conviction that the AU-led dialogue over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will commence soon under the leadership of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

[Egypt Online] Health Minister Hala el Zayed said on Monday that sufficient coronavirus vaccines will be provided to this year's hajj season and that the medical mission of hajj will be in constant coordination with all ministries in this regard.

[Egypt Online] President El-Sisi received French train manufacturer Alstom Chairman Henri Poupart-Lafarge on Monday March 22, 2021. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir.

[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued a presidential decree awarding a number of women the Order of Virtues of Second Class.

[Egypt Online] Health Minister Hala el Zayed said on Monday that sufficient coronavirus vaccines will be provided to this year's hajj season and that the medical mission of hajj will be in constant coordination with all ministries in this regard.

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting on Monday with Chairman of the parliament's culture, media and antiquities committee Dorreya Sharafeddin.

[Egypt Online] Egyptian Ambassador to Canada Ahmed Abu Zeid has discussed with Kelvin Goertzen, Deputy Prime Minister of the Canadian Province of Manitoba, means on enhancing trade and economic relations between Cairo and Manitoba.

[Egypt Online] Mohamed Salah has been named Liverpool's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month for February.