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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:51:20 GMTKebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Zuru, Dies in Egypt
[Premium Times] Mr Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:58:12 GMTKebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies in Egypt
[Vanguard] The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away in an Egyptian hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:18:02 GMTSudan, Egypt Agree to Activate MOUs On Labour Cooperation
[SNA] Cairo, April 5, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mutasim Ahmed Salih, held talks with Egypt's Minister of Labour, Hassan Raddad, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in labour, vocational training, and the exchang...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:27:37 GMTSecurity Alert - Monitoring Conflict in the Region, Safety Guidance for U.S. Citizens, and Taba Border Crossing Fees
[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, 30 Mar 2026 04:46:52 GMTEgypt Imposes Energy-Saving Curbs As Hormuz Closure Hits Fuel Supply
[RFI] Egypt will impose emergency energy-saving measures this weekend as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel costs and raises fears of an energy crisis.
Egyptian Streets
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:35 +0000The Zaghrouta’s Coachella Moment Sparks a Cultural Debate
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella 2026 headlining set on Friday night turned into a cultural debate on contrasting cultural expressions in music and the varying levels of acceptance they receive. While performing, the pop star paused after h...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:21:26 +0000Egypt Cuts Energy Subsidies to EGP 120 Billion in 2026/2027 Budget
Egypt has reduced energy subsidy allocations to around EGP 120 billion (USD 2.28 billion) in its draft 2026/2027 fiscal year budget, down from approximately EGP 150 billion (USD 2.85 billion) in the current fiscal year, according to a statement by th...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:33:50 +0000Egypt and Russia Push to Fast-Track $25B El Dabaa Nuclear Power Project
Egypt and Russia are seeking to accelerate work on the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, reaffirming their commitment to keeping the project on track as part of ongoing energy cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting in Cairo on Friday 10 ...
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:36:52 +0000Egypt Extends Operating Hours to 11pm Until 27 April
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Thursday, 9 April, that shops and restaurants across Egypt will be allowed to remain open until 11pm, starting Friday, 10 April, and continuing through 27 April. The decision comes as the country ob...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:33:05 +0000Why Private Tutoring Rules Egypt’s Education
Since the end of the 20th century, private tutoring has transitioned from a supplemental aid to a primary engine of academic achievement for many families in Egypt. Although public education in Egypt is officially free, the experiences of many...