Editor’s note: this article was updated to reflect that the number of injured has risen from 92 to 108, according to the latest figures from Egypt’s Ministry of Health.  32 people were killed and 108 were injured in a railway collision t...

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that the Pharaohs’ Golden parade, where 22 mummies will be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, is set to take place on April...

Pioneering Egyptian feminist and human rights advocate, prolific author, novelist, physician and psychologist Nawal El Saadawi passed away last Sunday at the age of 89. She leaves behind an incredible feminist legacy. I can’t remember where I was t...

Rescue efforts are ongoing to refloat a 400-metre-long cargo ship in the Suez Canal after it ran aground on Tuesday morning, causing widespread disruption along the vital international trade route. According to the official Suez Canal Authority (SCA)...

The seven men accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the Mit Ghamr city of Daqahlia were acquitted of the charges placed against them. Over the two days of the proceeding, ending on 22 March, the judge heard the testimony of the victim and witness...

“At the end of the day, it’s about who we are and where we come from,” Rania Salem, founder of ‘NubiYouth’ community organization, tells Egyptian Streets. “I truly believe that being true to yourself and understanding who ...

“Birth control is permissible”. Dar al Ifta’s latest campaign message is strikingly clear with an aim to address religious controversy around contraception in the wake of Egypt’s looming population crisis. But how much impact will this campai...

Egypt has seen tremendous growth in internet penetration in the recent years. The country is the third most populous country in Africa with a growing middle class population. Online Shopping has also seen incredible growth due to investments in young...

The 21st of March is Mother’s Day across much of the Arab world. It is a celebration of all things maternal and appreciation of the love and sacrifices that come along with it – but many may not know that its roots can be traced back to the t...

Legendary Egyptian feminist activist, author, novelist, physician and psychiatrist Nawal El Saadawi died earlier today. According to local media, Saadawi, who passed away at the age of 89, had been battling a health crisis that had her hospitalized. ...