Egypt News

North Africa’s $104.9B Gap: What Latin America Learned

North Africa beat global poverty-reduction targets but now faces a US$104.9 billion financing gap. The region's strain offers Latin America...

July 24, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Navigation at Risk as Egypt, UAE Condemn Iran

Egypt and the UAE jointly condemned Iranian attacks on Arab states and commercial vessels in July 2026, rejecting threats to...

July 23, 2026

Bab el-Mandeb Security: Saudi-led Fleet Guards Key Oil Route

Egypt backs Riyadh as Houthi maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia threatens a chokepoint handling over 10% of global seaborne oil...

July 22, 2026

Egyptian Composer Hany Shenouda Dies at 83

Legendary Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda died in Cairo on 20 July 2026 at 83, closing a career that launched Amr...

July 22, 2026

Egypt Cancer Mortality Falls 23.5% as State Health Campaigns Pay Off

Egypt’s cancer mortality fell 23.5% and incidence dropped 17.2% between 2022 and 2024, driven by mass screening and hepatitis C...

July 21, 2026

IMF Upgrades Egypt’s Growth Outlook as Economy Shifts to Expansion

The IMF raised Egypt's 2026 growth projection to 4.6%, citing non-oil manufacturing and tourism. But state dominance still threatens durable,...

July 20, 2026

Egypt’s $4.69 Billion Abrams Tank Upgrade Alarms Israel

Egypt and the US are working on a $4.69 billion programme to upgrade 555 M1A1 Abrams tanks, a move alarming...

July 17, 2026

Egypt Locks In a $4.69 Billion Abrams Tank Deal With the US

A $4.69B U.S. Foreign Military Sale will refurbish 555 Egyptian M1A1 Abrams tanks with new thermal sights, engines, and transmissions...

July 16, 2026

BRICS+ Builds Coordinated Critical-Mineral Strategy with South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia

BRICS+ is moving toward a coordinated critical-mineral strategy with South Africa, Egypt and Ethiopia positioned as key hubs for exploration,...

July 15, 2026