Tug of war continues in Nile dam dispute

The crisis of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Ethiopia is building along the Blue Nile, has sparked the concern of Egypt and Sudan, as mediation efforts led by the African Union to reach an agreement are on the brink of faltering, just like previous efforts.

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Egypt to resume poultry exports after 14-year struggle with bird flu

Certain Egyptian poultry facilities have finally won accreditation as bird flu-free.

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Egyptian company strikes gold in Eastern Desert

Egypt has sought to attract gold mining investment recently.

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Can Arab League push Ethiopia to delay filling of Nile dam?

Arab foreign ministers called on Ethiopia to refrain from filling the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam next month without prior agreement with Egypt and Sudan, but Arab experts and observers believe this position must be translated into action to support Egypt and Sudan in their dispute with Ethiopia.

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Egypt hackers attack Ethiopian sites as Nile dam talks falter

Ethiopia announced it has foiled an Egyptian cyber attack as tensions deepen between the two countries over the limping negotiations on the Nile dam dispute.

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Chinese automaker to produce electric cars in Egypt

Egypt’s oldest automotive manufacturing company has signed a deal with China’s Dongfeng Motor to produce electric cars for the first time in the country.

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Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan discuss Nile River dam at UN Security Council

Ethiopia said the Security Council is not an appropriate place to discuss the dispute, while Egypt said filling the dam threatens its "survival."

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Syrian refugees hopeful as Egypt eases coronavirus restrictions

Syrian refugees in Egypt have arguably suffered the most from the restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but with the recent lifting some of those measures, they may get a chance at economic recovery.

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Egypt boosts navy amid Turkish threats in the region

Differences and conflicts between Egypt and Turkey have intensified, while Turkish threats became clear in the Mediterranean, which disturbed Cairo and prompted it to conclude armament deals for the Egyptian navy to face any military dangers from the Turkish side.

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UN Security Council to meet on Egypt-Ethiopia dam dispute

The meeting will discuss Egypt's and Sudan's objections to the Ethiopian dam.

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Will Egypt’s decision to impose visa fees on GCC countries affect tourism revival?

Egypt has imposed entry visa fees to its territories on GCC citizens, a decision that some say shouldn’t have been taken under the coronavirus circumstances, as tourism has been dealt a heavy blow.

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Activists press for tougher penalties against female genital mutilation in Egypt

Amendments are being finalized to crack down on female genital mutilation which remains popular in rural Egypt.

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