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May 26, 2026, 12:20 am
Egypt Condemns Opening of So-Called Somaliland Embassy in Al-Quds
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Egypt strongly condemned the illegal and unacceptable move concerning opening the so-called "Somaliland" embassy in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) in a blatant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, representing a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem.
Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
- [Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the education sector.
Morocco and Egypt Reach TotalEnergies U-17 Afcon Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Group a Finale
- [CAF] Morocco finished top of Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Egypt 2-1 on a dramatic final day that also saw Ethiopia eliminate Tunisia with a stoppage-time victory on Tuesday night.
Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Hospitalised in Egypt, Counsel Tells Court
- [Vanguard] Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, is currently in Egypt and medically unfit to appear before the court, her counsel, Oladipo Okpesheyi, told the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday.
'We Consider Eritrea a Pillar of Stability' - Egypt's Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdellaty
- [Shabait] A senior Egyptian delegation led by Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, along with Egypt's Minister of Transport and CEOs from key transport, energy, and mining sectors, visited Eritrea on the weekend and held discussions at the Denden Guest House with President Isaias Afwerki. The talks focused on deepening all-rounded bilateral ties and shared regional and international issues. On that occasion, the two sides also signed a Maritime Transport Agreement to develop cooperation in the shipping sector.
At Least 17 Migrants Die After Boat Washes Ashore On Egypt's Mediterranean Coast
- [Shabelle] Matrouh, Egypt -- At least 17 migrants died after a boat carrying people believed to have departed from Libya washed ashore on Egypt's western Mediterranean coast, Egyptian officials and local media said.
Egypt, Eritrea Sign Maritime Transport Pact, Declare Red Sea Security Exclusive to Littoral States
- [Shabelle] Asmara -- Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea remains the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states.
Inside Egypt's Crackdown On Sudanese Refugees
- [Ayin Network] Weeks passed in silence for the wife of Sudanese refugee "Mohammed Al-Mahdi" after Egyptian police detained her husband in March. The couple lived in Cairo's Badr district, where officers took Al-Mahdi from the shop where he worked to provide for his family.
Egypt's President El-Sisi Arrives in Uganda for High-Level State Visit
- [Nile Post] Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation on key regional issues, particularly the management and shared use of the River Nile.
With Smart Investments, African Oil Could Fill Half the Supply That Usually Goes Through the Strait of Hormuz
- [allAfrica] Washington, DC -- As we're all being painfully reminded, cutting off for any length of time the fifth of the world's oil supply that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has an extraordinarily negative impact on commerce and lives here and everywhere.
Why Was an Egyptian Mummy Stuffed With a Fragment of Homer's Iliad?
- [The Conversation Africa] Archaeologists have found something unexpected inside a 1,600-year-old Roman-era Egyptian mummy: a fragment of Homer's Iliad. It wasn't placed beside the body, but inside the mummy's abdomen. But the real surprise isn't just where the fragment was found. It's how it got there. To understand, we must go back - to the Iliad itself, and to what it became in the Roman world.
Startup Egrobots Launches Egypt-Made Harvesting Robot
- [Daba Finance] Egrobots has unveiled an autonomous agricultural harvesting robot developed by Egyptian engineers, marking a local push into robotics, artificial intelligence and farm automation.
Beltone, Citadel Exit Startup Bosta With Reported 75 Percent Return
- [Daba Finance] Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings have exited Bosta through their joint investment fund, marking another liquidity event in Egypt's startup market.
Egypt's Byit Expands to UAE With Digital Tools for Brokers
- [Daba Finance] Byit, an Egypt-born proptech startup, has expanded into the UAE and launched new AI tools for real estate brokers, as it seeks to connect Egyptian property supply with buyers across the Gulf.
Macron Boosts Egypt Ties During Alexandria Visit Ahead of Africa-France Summit
- [RFI] President Emmanuel Macron visited Egypt's Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Saturday, reaffirming France's commitment to deepening economic and strategic ties with Cairo, despite persistent criticism over human rights.
Egypt Reaffirms Full Support for Somalia's Sovereignty
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Egypt's full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia during a phone call on Tuesday with his Somali counterpart Abdisalam Ali.
Uganda Showcases Tourism Diversity to Egyptian Delegation in 10-Day Tour
- [Nile Post] Uganda has concluded a 10-day familiarisation trip for an Egyptian delegation, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the country's Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda and operationalising its Tenfold Growth Strategy.
Olympics Qualifier - Super Falcons Brace for Tough Draw in Cairo
- [Premium Times] CAF has designed a five-round qualification structure, one that places a premium on consistency and resilience. Unlike group-stage formats, this pathway offers little room for recovery, every round is a knockout hurdle
GIZ and Enpact Launch Venture Debt Programme in Egypt
- [Daba Finance] GIZ Egypt and enpact have launched a new initiative to develop venture debt financing in Egypt, targeting both financial institutions and startup founders.
Collaboration Deepens As Meatco Eyes Egyptian Market ...Achieves Record Beef Export
- [New Era] Meatco, Namibia's largest meat processing and marketing entity, continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading players in the international meat export market.
Nigerian Trafficking Victim Rescued From Egypt
- [Premium Times] In the video, Mrs Alale narrated her experience in Cairo, and the unpleasant condition in which she lived as a domestic staff.
iSchool Acquires Rubikal to Build Digital Education Platform
- [Daba Finance] iSchool has acquired Rubikal to strengthen its technology capabilities and expand its artificial intelligence education platform. iSchool, founded in 2018, provides live coding classes for students through a gamified learning model. Rubikal, founded in 2016, specializes in building scalable web applications and real-time systems.
Egypt's Sinai.AI Raises $1.45m to Build AI-Powered Book Platform
- [Daba Finance] Sinai.ai has raised $1.45 million in a pre-seed round to develop an artificial intelligence platform that transforms books into interactive formats. The round was led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures, with participation from Maza Ventures, YOUXEL Ventures and angel investors.
Kenya Bags Four Medals On Day One As Africa Wrestling Championship Starts in Egypt
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya bagged four medals at the 2026 Africa Wrestling Championships that started today in Alexandria, Egypt.
Human Rights Orgs Condemn 'Forced Deportation' of Sudanese Writer From Egypt
- [Dabanga] Cairo -- Thirteen Sudanese and Egyptian human rights organisations have condemned the forced deportation of Sudanese writer Idris Babiker from Egypt, as well as the "harsh and inhumane detention conditions" he reportedly suffered during detention, calling for an investigation.
Mwiya Backs Medal Hunt in Egypt
- [Namibian] Namibia is confident its wrestlers will win medals at the African Continental Championships in Egypt following full funding, preparation and strong squad selection.
