Egypt

  • Aug 28, 2020
  • 2 min read

Leader’s arrest deals new blow to Egypt’s Brotherhood

The acting head of the Muslim Brotherhood, thought to be outside the country, has been detained in Cairo

Egypt
  • Aug 26, 2020
  • 2 min read

Egypt’s railway plans will require further funding

A major new rail hub in Giza has been announced as part of a wider programme to modernise the network

Egypt
  • Aug 20, 2020
  • 2 min read

Mustaqbal Watan looks set dominate Egypt’s legislature

The pro-Sisi party performed strongly in the senate election, with a vote for the more powerful lower house looming

Egypt
  • Aug 5, 2020
  • 12 min read

Russia-Turkey aim to freeze Libya but others will stir

A host of global and regional powers are involved in the Libyan conflict

Libya
  • Aug 5, 2020
  • 2 min read

Ethiopian proposal may set back Egypt-Sudan dam talks

Ethiopia has suggested linking the long-term operation of its Nile River mega-dam to a wider agreement on the Nile Basin

Ethiopia
  • Jul 29, 2020
  • 7 min read

Ethiopia-Egypt dam disputes may de-escalate

Contentious talks on Ethiopia's controversial mega-dam on the Nile River have weathered a crisis moment

Ethiopia
  • Jul 21, 2020
  • 2 min read

Egyptian vote offers flexibility on Libya action

Lawmakers have approved a military intervention in Libya, although the resolution provided few specifics

Egypt
  • Jul 17, 2020
  • 7 min read

Egypt’s military will entrench control of public life

Two legislative amendments backed by parliament are another step in the creation of a parallel military state

Egypt