Tag: Egypt
Egypt accused of mass demolition of homes in Sinai
Human Rights Watch accused Egypt on Tuesday of mass demolition of homes in the Sinai Peninsula, some of which it…
Egypt begins marketing dual-tranche euro bond offering
Egypt has opened books on a dual-tranche euro-denominated bond offering, according to a lead.
Egypt, investors to meet this week ahead of euro-denominated bond
Egypt meets bond investors in Europe this week ahead of a potential euro-denominated bond issue, a document from one of…
President Al-Sisi on course for big election win
President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi is on course for a landslide election victory in Egypt although there was little sign he had…
Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi coasts towards victory as Egyptians continue voting
Egypt began the second of a three-day presidential election on Tuesday with President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi set for an easy victory,…
Egypt approves death penalty for terrorists
Egypt’s parliament has approved a government bill to introduce the death penalty for terrorist, state television reported on Wednesday.
Saudi Crown Prince to visit Egypt on first official trip
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman is to visit Egypt in his first public foreign trip since becoming crown prince in…
U.S. supports Egypt in fight against terrorism
U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, said on Monday the U.S. supports Egypt’s fight against Islamic State but reiterated that…
Egypt launches major security operation against ‘terrorists’
Egypt on Friday launched a major security operation involving the army and police against “terrorist and criminal elements and organisations”…
Human organ trafficking syndicate uncovered in Cairo – Reports
Egyptian police have uncovered a criminal human organ trafficking syndicate specializing in the trade of kidney transplants in Cairo, local…
Ethiopia rejects call for World Bank arbitration in dam dispute
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has rejected a call by Egypt for World Bank arbitration in a dispute over a…
Sudan issues fresh complaint UN over Egypt hold on border territory
Sudan has renewed a complaint at the United Nations demanding Egypt hand over control of the “Halayeb Triangle” border territory,…
Egypt jails 10 for assisting illegal immigration
An Egyptian court on Wednesday sentenced 10 people to up to 25 years in prison over assisting illegal immigration through…
Terrorism: Egypt to extend state of emergency
Egypt is to extend its nationwide state of emergency for three months from Jan. 13 to help tackle “the dangers…
Egyptian police kill 5 terrorists in fire exchange
Egyptian Interior Ministry on Monday said police killed five terrorists in fire exchange in Obour city near Cairo.
Update: Egypt’s mosque attack: death toll rises to 235
Egypt's mosque attack: death toll rises to 235
155 killed in Egypt’s Mosque attack
Suspected militants have launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt's North Sinai province, killing 155 people,…
Egypt mosque attack: Death toll reaches 54
At least 54 people were killed when suspected militants set off a bomb and opened fire at a mosque in…
Egypt join Nigeria to qualify for Russian 2018 World Cup
Egypt scored a 95th-minute penalty to beat Congo 2-1 and so reach the World Cup for the first time in…
Egypt move top after beating Uganda 1-0
Egypt gained revenge for Friday’s defeat in Kampala by beating Uganda 1-0 in Alexandria to leapfrog their opponents at the…
World cup qualifiers: Uganda tops group after upsetting Egypt
Emmanuel Okwi scored early in the second half to hand Uganda a surprise 1-0 World Cup win over Egypt in…
Egypt To Lower Exchange Rate To 16 Pounds
Egypt will lower its customs exchange rate to 16 pounds per dollar from 16.25, effective Sept. 1, Finance, Minister Amr…
Babies Take To Water For Improved Sleep, Flexibility
Egyptian parents have begun enrolling their infants in a swimming class, taught by a 30-year-old Russian-trained coach, in order to…
Egypt, UN partner on cooperation protocol for social care institutions
The Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity on Tuesday signed a cooperation protocol with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime…
28 killed as trains collide in Egypt
Two trains collided in Alexandria, Egypt, leaving at least 28 dead and 74 wounded, according to the latest figure from…
EU, Egypt Meets For First Time In 7 Years
The European Union and Egypt are meeting for the first time since 2010 on Tuesday within the framework of the…
Nations Cup qualifier: Nimrod optimistic of Team’s chances
Musa Nimrod, the President-elect of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), says he is optimistic that Nigeria will qualify for the 2018…
Court sentences 30 to death in Egypt
A court in Cairo has recommended the death penalty for 30 people convicted of involvement in the killing of Egypt's…
Egyptian Court Recommends Death Penalty For 31
A Cairo criminal court on Saturday recommended the death penalty for 31 people convicted of involvement in the 2015 assassination…
Parents To Be Jailed For Giving Children Western Names
Parents in Egypt could soon be sentenced to six months in jail for giving their children 'Western' names such as…