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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:05:00 GMT
Egypt Deploys Forces to Somalia Following Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
[Horn Diplomat] A report by Al Arabiya said Egypt's involvement signals Cairo's commitment to Somalia's "territorial integrity" and unity. The development follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland and comes at a time when regional attention is focus...

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:49:05 GMT
Somali President, Egypt Defence Minister Attend Lineup of Egyptian Troops for AU Mission
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and General Abdel Mageed Saqr, commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and minister of defence, attended the lineup of Egyptian troops assigned to the African Union Support and Stabil...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:46:06 GMT
From Malta to Cairo - Liberian Striker Mamadu Bah Joins Egypt's Zed FC in Reported $300k Deal
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian international forward Mamadu Sulahmana Bah has officially traded the Mediterranean for the Nile, completing a high-profile move to Egyptian Premier League side ZED FC on a two-year contract.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:36:33 GMT
Madad Monitors Daily Arrests of Sudanese Refugees in Egypt, Warns Against Rumours
[Dabanga] Cairo -- An Egyptian refugee support group says Sudanese refugees and migrants in Egypt are facing a steady rise in arrests, with women, young people and the elderly increasingly affected.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:25:31 GMT
Somalia's President Welcomed With Full Honors in Cairo, Meets President El-Sisi
[Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Maxamuud received a high-level ceremonial welcome at the Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he met with Egyptian President Abdel Fatta...

Egyptian Streets

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:59:34 +0000
Mubadala Investment Company Backs Egyptian E-Grocery Startup Breadfast Ahead of IPO
  The UAE’s Mubadala Investment Company made an investment in Cairo-based startup Breadfast on 17 February 2026, as the rapidly growing e-grocery and delivery platform prepares for a global Initial Public Offering (IPO). Mubadala joined a USD ...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:31:20 +0000
Planning Your Ramadan Commute? Here’s the Cairo Metro Schedule
The Cairo Metro is implementing changes during Ramadan to accommodate the shifting demands of passengers during the holy month. The changes include extended hours for all lines (see details below) as well as increased train frequency at peak times, s...

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:32:21 +0000
What You Need to Know About Il Monte Galala Towers and Marina in Ain Sokhna
The Il Monte Galala Towers and Marina project, developed by Tatweer Misr at an estimated cost of EGP 50 billion (USD 1.07 billion), stands as a reflection of the government’s broader effort to expand the role of the private sector in driving econom...

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:34 +0000
Shops and Cafés to Stay Open Until 2AM Throughout Ramadan and Eid in Egypt
Egypt will allow shops, restaurants, and cafés to remain open until 2:00 AM throughout Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, extending regular winter closing hours, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment announced today. In a statement, Manal Awad, Mi...

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0000
Why Parents’ Expectations Around Success Run Deep in Egypt
In many Egyptian households, pressure rarely arrives as an argument. It shows up in small, familiar moments: a passing comment about a university major, a reminder that a specific field of study has no future, or a question about marriage framed as c...

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