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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:39 GMTEgypt 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 GMTEl-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 GMTEl-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 GMTSecurity 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 GMTSA, 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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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:09:53 +0000In Palestine, Even Hope Is Struggling to Survive
Around eight years ago, in 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launched the “Hope” campaign to raise awareness about attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers in armed conflicts, ending with the powerful message tha...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:34 +0000Egypt Considers Lifting Early Closures for Coptic Holidays
Egypt’s Central Crisis Management Committee has recommended suspending early closing-hour rules for shops and commercial venues during the upcoming Coptic holiday week, according to a cabinet statement on Tuesday, 31 March. The recommendation was m...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:27:34 +0000Egyptian Pound Slides Further as Dollar Nears EGP 55 and Growth Forecasts Are Cut
The Egyptian pound weakened further on Tuesday, 31 March, as the US dollar continued to hover close to the EGP 55 level in parts of the banking system, with regional tensions and broader pressures on trade supply chains weighing on market sentiment....
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:42:53 +0000Telda Launches In-App Securities Trading and Fund Subscriptions for Egypt’s EGX Investors
Telda has launched a new in-app investment service on Sunday, 29 March, designed to bring securities investing to a wider audience in Egypt. The digital financial platform says the feature allows users to invest in equities listed on the Egyptian E...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:09:26 +0000Egypt Launches New Europe–Gulf Cargo Transit Service via Damietta Port
Egypt has launched a new transit service to transport cargo from Europe to Gulf countries via Damietta Port, according to a statement by the Ministry of Transport on Monday 30 March. The service will handle both refrigerated and dry goods arriving fr...