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February 1, 2026, 11:24 am
Somalia, Egypt Strengthen Disaster Management Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) chairman, Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, met Thursday with Egypt's ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah Hassan, to discuss closer cooperation on humanitarian aid, disaster prevention, and capacity building for disaster management.
Egypt Launches Derivatives Market With First EGX Futures License
- [Daba Finance] Financial Regulatory Authority has granted the Egyptian Exchange its first license to trade futures contracts linked to locally listed securities, marking the formal launch of Egypt's financial derivatives market.
Can Handball - Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Qualify for World Championship
- [New Times] Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have secured qualification for the 2027 IHF Men's World Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Kigali.
eYouth Expands Into Iraq With Arabic Workforce Platform
- [Daba Finance] eYouth, the Egypt-founded digital learning company, has expanded into Iraq with the launch of eYouth Iraq, introducing the country's first Arabic-language online platform focused on workforce skills development.
Egypt's NowPay Enters Saudi Arabia in $20m Joint Venture
- [Daba Finance] NowPay is expanding into Saudi Arabia through NowAccess, a joint venture with Tas'heel, the consumer finance unit of United International Holding Company.
Valu Secures $64m Credit Line From National Bank of Egypt
- [Daba Finance] Valu has signed a short-term financing agreement of up to EGP3 billion, equivalent to about US$63.6 million, with National Bank of Egypt, strengthening its funding base as it expands regionally.
Egypt's KNOT Raises $1m to Build AI Ticketing Platform
- [Daba Finance] KNOT Technologies, an Egypt- and UK-based online ticketing startup, has raised US$1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by A15.
Egyptian Troops Expected to Join AU Mission in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Egyptian forces are expected to soon join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officials said, as technical and legal arrangements are finalised.
President of Republic Meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied received met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism for Libya, hosted by Tunisia.
Deputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti
- [State Department] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
River Navigation Between Sudan and Egypt Resumed After Six Years
- [SNA] Wadi Halfa -- River navigation between Sudan and Egypt resumed on Tuesday after a six-year suspension, the Nile Valley River Navigation Authority announced.
Salah Future Down to Manager and Club - Szoboszlai
- [Ghanaian Times] Dominik Szoboszlai says he spoke to Mohamed Salah "almost every day" when he was at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but has refused to speculate on the Egypt forward's future at Liverpool.
The Danger of Renewed U.S. Interest in the GERD
- [CFR] In a region already crowded with external actors, the U.S. risks escalating tensions.
How Super Eagles Won Afcon Bronze - Eric Chelle
- [Premium Times] According to Chelle, Saturday's victory should be seen as part of a bigger picture rather than a one-off success
Kagame, Egypt, Somalia Presidents Congratulate Museveni On Re-Election
- [Nile Post] Rwandan President, Paul Kagame has sent a congratulatory message to his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni , upon re-election for a seventh term.
Afcon 2025 - Why We Lost to Super Eagles - Egypt Coach
- [Premium Times] Hossam Hassan described penalty shootouts as an unavoidable part of modern football
Egypt's Somalia Push Raises Alarm in Israel Over Horn of Africa Balance
- [Shabelle] Jerusalem -- Israeli political and security circles are increasingly alarmed by what they see as Egypt's accelerating military and diplomatic footprint in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa, moves viewed in Tel Aviv as a direct response to Israel's growing regional presence, Israeli media reported.
Trump Offers to Restart GERD Mediation
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States-led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing the statu
Para Badminton - Nigeria's Eniola Bolaji Wins Gold in Egypt
- [Premium Times] An elated President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, praised the consistency of Bolaji for continuing to put the country on the global map
Nigeria Beat Egypt in Shootout to Claim Third Place At Africa Cup of Nations
- [RFI] Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
WHO Egypt Launches a New National Training-of-Trainers Programme On Mass Casualty Management
- [WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the Government of the United Kingdom, launched Egypt's second national training-of-trainers (ToT) programme on mass casualty management (MCM) for hospital emergency units.
Afcon 2025 - Sadio Mané Leads Senegal to the Final
- [allAfrica] Dakar -- Led by a stunning goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal secured their fourth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The Lions defeated Egypt 1-0 on January 14th at the Grand Stade de Tanger, in the semi-final of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
U.S Citizens Urged to be Vigilant
- [U.S. Embassy Cairo] Location: Egypt, countrywide
Egypt, Senegal Set for High-Stakes Afcon Rematch
- [Leadership] Old rivals Egypt and Senegal are set to clash for the sixth time in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as both teams face off in the semifinals at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier today. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, given the historical context and the stakes involved.
Wafcon 2026 - Super Falcons to Open Title Defence Against Zambia, Egypt, Malawi
- [Premium Times] The draw, held on Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), placed the defending champions in Group C
Afcon 2025 - Salah, Mané Renew Familiar Battle As Egypt Meet Senegal
- [Premium Times] Mané has created 14 chances at the tournament, the joint-highest, while Salah has created 12, highlighting their continued influence
Kenyan Startups Raise Sh126bn in 2025, Outpace Egypt and Nigeria
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan startups raised Sh126 billion ($984 million) in 2025, outpacing major African markets including Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria.
Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage
- [Premium Times] The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent.
Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal
- [Daily Maverick] Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar.
#Afcon2025 - Egypt Topple Defending Champions in Thrilling Afcon Quarter-Final
- [Leadership] Egypt have booked their place in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions Ivory Coast in a pulsating quarter-final clash on Saturday night.
