How oil is bringing Iraq, Egypt closer

Iraq is planning to supply Egypt with a million barrels of oil as both countries face a deteriorating relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Will Cairo reverse decision to transfer islands to Riyadh?

As the Egyptian government defends in court its maritime border agreement with Saudi Arabia that transferred two Red Sea islands to Riyadh, a lawyer for the state provoked controversy after admitting the "islands are still Egyptian."

Saudi Arabia

Egyptian conference deepens internal Fatah split

The conference on the Palestinian cause held in Ain Sokhna in Egypt stirred controversy among Fatah members supporting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and supporters of dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan.

Palestine

Egyptians divided as tuk-tuk driver's rant goes viral

A tuk-tuk driver has gone into hiding after a video spread of him expressing concern about Egypt's surging food prices and disappearing vital commodities.

Egypt

Cairo-Addis Ababa dispute over Oromo could derail dam talks

Ethiopia has accused Cairo of supporting anti-government protests by Oromo, which some fear could have negative repercussions on Renaissance Dam negotiations.

Egypt

Are Egyptian-Saudi disputes just a passing crisis or a decisive storm?

Egyptian-Saudi squabbles over Syria and Yemen have gone viral, and some worry that this will have a lasting negative effect on the relationship between Cairo and Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia

Female drummers find a beat in Cairo

A duo of young Egyptian women are drumming their way across Cairo and hope to spread their art among other aspiring female musicians.

Egypt

How Yemen’s war is now threatening international trade

The recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis and the United States threaten international trade along this route.

United Arab Emirates

Will slaying affect potential Cairo-Brotherhood detente?

The recent police killing of a former Muslim Brotherhood leader wanted by the government could cause a violent backlash in the short term, but might help bring about a reconciliation.

Egypt

Egypt MP stirs controversy with call for virginity tests

Two members of parliament have caused an uproar for suggesting virginity tests be given to female students.

Egypt

How Syria is pushing Egypt and Iran closer

Converging views on Syria appear to be leading to real mutual support between regional powers Iran and Egypt.

Egypt

US shifts Egypt aid to other countries

The Barack Obama administration has reallocated $108 million in obstructed assistance.

Egypt