The desperation of migration turned tragic for families in Egypt’s Nile Delta after a boat carrying dozens of young men capsized near Crete, leaving 17 dead and 15 missing. Among the missing are Hamdy Ibrahim and Mohamed Gouda, whose relatives continue to plead for answers. A Call From Libya For…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi on Monday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, trade, and investment cooperation. Water Cooperation and the Nile Basin Discussions touched on the pressing issue of water scarcity, with Mudavadi emphasizing Kenya’s…
As Muslims across Egypt prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Tuesday, many families are grappling with rising costs at Cairo’s traditional Sayyida Zeinab market. Inflation Dampens Festive Spirit Residents say prices for Ramadan essentials have doubled compared to last year. “Prices are definitely high and increase…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations and safeguarding regional stability. Speaking at a press conference at the Presidential Palace, el-Sissi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Somalia’s…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to Cairo on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for high-level talks focused on restoring stability in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Opposition to Displacement of Palestinians In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the…
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Parliament has announced plans to draft legislation aimed at regulating children’s exposure to what it described as the “digital chaos” of social media. The move follows a televised appeal by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Saturday, urging lawmakers to pass a law limiting young people’s…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo on Sunday for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States. The talks focused on key regional issues, including Gaza, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa,…
Luxor, Egypt – An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has announced the discovery of an ancient “sacred lake” within the Montu Temple precinct at the Karnak Temple Complex, a site renowned for its monumental heritage in southern Egypt. The Discovery The newly uncovered sacred lake lies west of the Maat Temple, dedicated…
Cairo, Egypt – President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has once again rejected Israeli efforts to transfer Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip, warning that such a move would have catastrophic consequences for regional and global stability. Strong Warning on Police Day Speaking during Police Day celebrations in Cairo on Saturday, Sissi emphasized…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed his Greek and Cypriot counterparts in Cairo on Sunday for high-level trilateral consultations addressing regional stability, energy cooperation, and peace initiatives in the Gaza Strip. Abdelatty, Greece’s George Gerapetritis, and Cyprus’ Constantinos Kombos discussed shared interests in securing stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, advancing…