Africa: Egypt

Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Admiral Osama Rabie, says the key waterway, marking its 150th anniversary, has become 'a lifeline' for Egypt and other countries. By Khaled DESOUKI (AFP)

A century and half on, Suez Canal is 'lifeline' for Egypt

Nov 11, 2019

One hundred and fifty years after the Suez Canal opened, the international waterway is hugely significant to the economy ...

A file photo from November 1869 shows the inauguration of the Suez Canal in Egypt, which opened after a decade-long construction to link the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. By - (AFP/File)

Egypt discreetly marks Suez Canal's 150th annivers...

Nov 11, 2019

Since the Suez Canal was inaugurated amid pomp and ceremony 150 years ago, it has become one of the world's most importa ...

The Grand Renaissance Dam under construction near the Sudanese-Ethiopian border in March 2015. By ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER (AFP/File)

Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan set January goal on controv...

Nov 7, 2019

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on Wednesday set a January 15 target for resolving an intensifying feud over a massive dam bei ...

Egyptian women decorate traditional sugar statuettes in the capital Cairo for Al Mawlid Al Nabawi celebrations. By Mohamed el-Shahed, Mohamed el-Shahed (AFP)

Cairo delights at sweet candies as Muslim festival...

Nov 3, 2019

The sweet smell of candies wafts through downtown Cairo's historic Bab al-Bahr street as the Muslim Prophet Mohammed's b ...

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, pictured in September 2019, agreed to talks over a controversial dam on the Nile. By Mohamed el-Shahed (AFP/File)

Egypt, Ethiopia to meet in Washington over Nile da...

Oct 30, 2019

Egypt's foreign minister confirmed Tuesday that his country would take part in mediated talks in Washington next month o ...

Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam is set to be Africa's largest when it is completed. By ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER (AFP/File)

Egypt, Ethiopia leaders discuss controversial Nile...

Oct 24, 2019

Ethiopia and Egypt's leaders met on the sidelines of Russia's Africa summit on Thursday to discuss a contentious dam pro ...

Egyptian self-exiled businessman Mohamed Ali sparked protests on Egyptian streets with his viral videos accusing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the military of corruption. By Josep LAGO (AFP)

Exiled Egyptian dissident determined to topple Sis...

Oct 24, 2019

An exiled Egyptian businessman, who sparked rare small-scale protests in Egypt in September, says he is working with the ...

Egypt agrees to Nile dam meeting with Ethiopia, Su...

Oct 23, 2019

Egypt has agreed to meet Ethiopia and Sudan over a disputed Nile dam as the Nobel-winning Ethiopian premier toughened hi ...

The rare protests broke out in defiance of a ban on demonstrations after an exiled Egyptian businessman in Spain accused the president and the military of rampant corruption. By STR (AFP)

Egypt PM says will not allow protests to spread 'c...

Oct 9, 2019

Egypt's prime minister warned Tuesday his government would not allow protesters to spread chaos after small rallies er ...

Ethiopia began constructing the Grand Renaissance Dam in 2012, but the project turned controversial when Egypt said it would severely reduce its water supplies. By ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER (AFP/File)

Egypt urges mediation in 'deadlocked' Nile dam tal...

Oct 6, 2019

Egypt has urged international mediation over what it called deadlock in talks in Sudan over a massive dam under constr ...

Ethiopia began constructing the Grand Renaissance Dam (pictured March 2015) in 2012, but the project turned controversial when Egypt said the dam would severely reduce its water supplies. By ZACHARIAS ABUBEKER (AFP/File)

Egypt says 'deadlock' in Nile dam talks with Ethio...

Oct 6, 2019

Talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over a controversial Nile dam hit a new deadlock in Khartoum on Saturday, Cair ...

Protesters shout slogans as they take part in a protest calling for the removal of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in downtown Cairo on September 20. By STR (AFP/File)

Egypt frees Sudan student detained in crackdown: e...

Oct 3, 2019

Egyptian authorities have freed a Sudanese student detained during a crackdown on rare rallies against President Abdel F ...

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie is seen behind bars during a hearing for him and other Brotherhood members on charges of espionage, as the country's crackdown on the Islamist group continues. By Khaled KAMEL (AFP/File)

Muslim Brotherhood sidelined in Egypt protests: an...

Sep 30, 2019

Outlawed and repressed, the Muslim Brotherhood was not behind the recent protests in Egypt, but has sought to capitalise ...

Egyptian club Zamalek are involved in a CAF Champions League dispute with Senegalese side Generation Foot. By Yasuyoshi CHIBA (AFP)

CAF probe cancelled Champions League match in Egyp...

Sep 30, 2019

African Football Confederation (CAF) officials confirmed Monday that they are investigating why a CAF Champions League m ...

Egyptian authorities lift security measures in Cai...

Sep 28, 2019

Authorities in Egypt have lifted some of the security measures put in place in the capital Cairo in an effort to thwart ...

Egyptian riot police stand guard in Cairo to prevent any protests, amid an intensifying crackdown against dissent. By Khaled DESOUKI (AFP)

Anti-Sisi protests hit Egypt, as supporters stage ...

Sep 28, 2019

Scattered protests broke out Friday in Egyptian cities against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as his supporters also too ...

Liverpool's midfielder Mohamed Salah, pictured on September 17, 2019. By Alberto PIZZOLI (AFP/File)

Egypt votes for Salah as world best player ruled o...

Sep 27, 2019

Egypt's votes for national icon Mohamed Salah for the world's best player award were rejected by FIFA because they were ...