Egypt Headlines

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 ...

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:59:36 GMT
Al Ahly to Appeal Riveiro Ruling
[Ghanaian Times] Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, have announced they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a FIFA ruling that ordered them to pay former coach Jose Riveiro US$588 000 in compensation after sacking him last year.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:03:03 GMT
Resources and Support for U.S. Citizens Overseas
[U.S. Embassy Cairo] Following Operation Epic Fury, Secretary Rubio released a video message emphasizing that the safety and security of American citizens is the Department of State's highest priority.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:04:19 GMT
Nile Dam Dispute Drifting Toward a Conflict Its Protagonists Cannot Afford
[Daily Maverick] For centuries Egypt has treated the Nile as a birthright, not a shared lifeline. Now, as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam rises without a binding agreement, the river has become the fault line of a dispute edging dangerously towar...

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:09:27 GMT
Five Officers Detained Over Airport Security Breach During El-Rufai's Arrival From Cairo
[This Day] Five security personnel have been detained and handed over for prosecution following a joint investigation into what was described as a security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport during the arrival of former Governor of Kaduna...

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:23:36 GMT
Egypt's Moneyhash Partners With Wayl to Expand Into Iraq
[Daba Finance] Egypt-based MoneyHash has entered the Iraqi market through a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider and merchant of record.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:25:04 GMT
CPJ, Partners Call to End Egyptian Cartoonist Ashraf Omar's Judicial Harassment
[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists joined four other organizations in calling on Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Al-Manassa cartoonist Ashraf Omar, who has been in prison for almost 20 months.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:23:11 GMT
Prime Minister Departs for Official Visit to Cairo
[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Kamil Idris departed Khartoum this morning for Cairo on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:48:09 GMT
Beltone Holding Launches Platform to Back Growth-Stage Firms
[Daba Finance] Egypt-based Beltone Holding has launched a Private Equity platform, expanding its multi-stage investment strategy beyond early-stage venture capital.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:46:38 GMT
Egyptian Exchange to Launch Futures Market On March 1
[Daba Finance] The Egyptian Exchange will launch its long-awaited futures market on March 1, 2026, beginning with contracts linked to the EGX30 index.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:03 GMT
NGO Denounces the Detention and Torture of Eritrean Refugees in Egypt
[RFI] More than 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year and some have reported sexual violence and torture, a human rights NGO said Monday.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:08:00 GMT
Uganda Secures Visa-Free Travel With Egypt and UAE
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced new visa-free travel arrangements between Uganda and Egypt, and between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and promoting trade.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:44:08 GMT
Egypt Cuts Rates By 100 Basis Points As Inflation Slows to 10.1 Percent
[Daba Finance] The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt cut key interest rates by 100 basis points on February 12, citing easing inflation pressures.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:16 GMT
Egypt's Breadfast Raises $50m Ahead of Series C and IPO Plans
[Daba Finance] Breadfast has raised $50 million in a pre-Series C round as the Egyptian e-commerce platform prepares for expansion and a larger fundraising in 2026. The round included Mubadala Investment Co., Olayan Financing Company, SBI Investment ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:16 GMT
IFC Backs Five Egypt Projects in Climate Finance, Healthcare and SMEs
[Daba Finance] The International Finance Corporation signed five projects in Egypt focused on climate finance, healthcare, food security and small business support.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:47:57 GMT
Ahly Coach Thorup Welcomes Away-First Advantage in Esperance Showdown
[CAF] Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup has described his side's TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis as a "tough mission for both teams" but insists the Egyptian giants remain firmly focused on reaching t...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:22:25 GMT
Dawar Acquires Stake in BekyaPay to Expand Recycling Data Network
[Daba Finance] Egypt-based circular economy platform Dawar has acquired a strategic stake in consumer recycling app BekyaPay, expanding its reach to the household level.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:14:33 GMT
From Gulf of Guinea to Alexandria - Nigerian Navy Strengthens Skills, Training and Bilateral Ties
[This Day] In a deliberate push to strengthen fleet effectiveness, deepen operational learning and expand defence diplomacy, the Nigerian Navy recently concluded a strategic cross-attachment visit to the Egyptian Navy and key maritime institutions in...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:45 GMT
Al Ahly, Esperance Clash in CAF Champions League Quarter-Final
[Ghanaian Times] Record 12-time champions, Al Ahly SC of Egypt will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis of Tunisia in a heavyweight North African quarter-final of the CAF Champions League 2025/26 following the last-8 draw conducted in Cairo yesterd...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:29 GMT
Rwanda, Egypt Deepen Security Ties With New Police Agreement
[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Police Cooperation aimed at enhancing collaboration between their security agencies, including stronger mechanisms for the exchange of information and expertise.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:39:28 GMT
Sudanese Women and Children Held Incommunicado After Cairo Arrests
[Dabanga] Cairo / Amsterdam -- Egyptian authorities have reportedly detained more than seven Sudanese women working in traditional beauty services in the El Hussein district of Cairo and held them for nearly two weeks without their families being abl...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:38:14 GMT
Flextock Raises $12.6m to Expand Egypt and Saudi Logistics Operations
[Daba Finance] E-commerce logistics startup Flextock has raised $12.6 million in a Series A round led by TLcom Capital, with participation from Conjunction Capital and Capria Ventures. Existing investors Access Bridge Ventures, Foundation Ventures, B...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:39:27 GMT
Sudan Envoy Meets UN Refugee Agency As Rights Groups Condemn Egypt Arrests
[Dabanga] Cairo / Amsterdam -- Sudan's ambassador to Egypt has held talks with the UN refugee agency on supporting Sudanese displaced by war, as Amnesty International warned of a widening crackdown on refugees including arbitrary arrests and unlawful...

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:03:32 GMT
Nigeria Emerges Africa's 2nd Largest Solar Energy Importer, Ahead of Egypt
[Leadership] Nigeria has stepped up ahead of Egypt as Africa's second-largest importer as solar energy and battery storage provide a practical and affordable alternative to diesel generators and unreliable grid power.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:57:23 GMT
AUC Chairperson Met With H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt
[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, met with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the mar...

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:45:49 GMT
Gourmet Egypt Shares Jump On Egx Debut After $28m IPO
[Daba Finance] Agri-food company Gourmet Egypt.com Food began trading on the Egyptian Exchange on February 10 after completing an initial public offering that combined a public offering with a private placement.

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