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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:39 GMT
Egypt and Turkey Agree to Support Somalia's Unity and Security
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Egypt and Turkey agreed to strengthen support for Somalia's unity, territorial integrity and security during the third round of diplomatic consultations on African affairs held in Cairo, officials said.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:20:55 GMT
El-Rufai's Lawyer Criticises ICPC Over 'Leaks' Linking Ex-Governor to Cairo Properties, Demands His Release
[Premium Times] ICPC says its actions regarding Mr El-Rufai, who has now been detained for about 21 days, are guided by law.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:22:36 GMT
El-Rufai's Lawyer Flays ICPC Over Egypt Property Claims
[Daily Trust] Ubong Esop Akpan, counsel to former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of engaging in political persecution.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:23:20 GMT
Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Cairo, Egypt March 9, 2026
[U.S. Embassy Cairo] Event: U.S. Embassy Cairo advises U.S. citizens to closely monitor the news for regional developments related to military operations in Iran. U.S. citizens should exercise caution and remain aware of their surroundings.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:04:06 GMT
SA, Egypt Ministers Highlight Women's Role in Tackling Water Challenges
[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, have convened women professionals from the water sector to explore solutions to shared water challenges and strengthen ...

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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:24:23 +0000
Egypt Approves New State Budget for 2026/2027
Egypt’s cabinet has approved the state budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, according to a statement made by the Egyptian cabinet on Thursday 26 March. The budget, which was reviewed by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi ahead of its approval, include...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:25:29 +0000
Weather Conditions Improve Across Egypt Following Heavy Rainfall
Weather conditions are expected to improve across most parts of Egypt on Friday, 27 March, following days of instability, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority. The authority said temperatures will be relatively cool in the early morning...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:10:09 +0000
Egypt Raises Train and Metro Ticket Prices Starting Today
Train and metro ticket prices in Egypt are set to increase starting Friday, 27 March, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport on Thursday, 26 March. The ministry announced a 12.5 percent increase in long-distance train ticket pri...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:33 +0000
Egypt Mandates Nurseries for Working Women and Tightens Child Labor Rules
Egypt’s Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad issued three landmark ministerial decisions, according to an official statement on Wednesday, 25 March.  Published in the Official Gazette (Al-Waqa’i Al-Masria) supplementary issue No. 64 on March 18, the ...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:46:14 +0000
Egypt Backs UN Resolution Confronting the Crimes of the African Slave Trade
  In a historic vote, the United Nations General Assembly has designated the transatlantic slave trade, and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans, as “the gravest crime against humanity.” Egypt joined 122 other nations in voting in ...

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