Increase in Egyptian pound's value surprises Cairo currency traders

A recent strengthening of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar is likely to be followed by a weakening of the pound in the coming months, experts say.

Egypt

Egypt parts ways with top lobbyist days after '60 Minutes' debacle

Cairo and the Glover Park Group have ended a relationship that began after the 2013 coup.

Egypt

Cairo seeks international help to clear millions of land mines

Egypt is still littered with land mines from past wars, endangering its citizens and complicating development efforts.

Egypt

Egypt planning Asian market bond launch to pay down debt

Egypt is readying a road show to promote its international bonds in Asia, after three failed bond auctions in 2018 in European markets.

Egypt

Egyptians split as lawmakers pave way for Sisi to be 'president for life'

Proposed amendments to the constitution would allow the current president to remain in office until 2034.

Egypt

Islamic Jihad, the new lord of Gaza?

The Islamic Jihad has been making it clear to Hamas, Egypt and Israel that the rules of the game have changed in Gaza over the past few months.

Palestine

Top Russian security officials tour Egypt, Gulf to discuss Syria, Libya

Over the space of a week, top officials in the Russian security apparatus toured Saudia Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt with some intriguing proposals on Syria and Libya.

Saudi Arabia

Death of the Nile

An in-depth look at how the lifeblood of Egypt is running dry.

Egypt

Will Sisi run for third term?

Egypt is seemingly heading toward amending Article 140 of the constitution, as well as others, which would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for one or even two consecutive terms of six years each.

Egypt

Macron addresses Egypt’s human rights record during trip to Cairo

During his visit to Cairo, French President Emmanuel Macron agreed with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on several regional issues while highlighting France's view of Egypt’s human rights record.

Egypt

'The Guest' gets cold shoulder from Egyptian Islamic scholars

Egyptian religious scholars want “The Guest,” an award-winning film, banned.

Egypt

In Moscow, Iraqi foreign minister talks 'strategic cooperation' with Russia

As more regional and global actors send their emissaries to Baghdad, Russia seeks to capitalize on the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations with Iraq.

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