Egypt

US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns

Jan 26, 2022 05:42

The administration of US President Joe Biden has approved $2.5 billion in proposed arms sales to Egypt in spite of ongoing concerns over human rights.
Egypt uses French military aid to 'kill civilians' over smuggling: Report

Nov 22, 2021 05:40

Egyptian security forces have used intelligence supplied by the French military to allegedly target and kill civilians suspected of smuggling, a new report has revealed.
Islamic Jihad leader, Egypt intelligence chief discuss Palestinian issues in Cairo

Oct 31, 2021 12:17

The leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement and the head of Egypt’s intelligence service have discussed critical issues concerning Palestine during a meeting in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
UK to sell naval ships to Egypt for first time in 30 years

Oct 30, 2021 09:35

The UK government has planned to conclude an agreement with Egypt for the sale of two ex-Royal Fleet Auxiliary solid stores ships for the first time in more than 30 years, a deal criticized by human rights groups.
Greece, Egypt sign deal for first subsea power link between Europe, Africa

Oct 15, 2021 03:16

Greece and Egypt have clinched an agreement that sets the stage for an undersea cable that will transmit power produced by renewables from North Africa to Europe, the first such infrastructure in the Mediterranean.
Egypt partially reopens Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Aug 27, 2021 02:15

Egypt has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing to allow stranded Palestinians to return home after keeping it shut for several days.
Egypt closes Gaza’s Rafah crossing on both sides, gives no explanation

Aug 24, 2021 01:53

Egypt has closed the Rafah crossing on its border with the besieged Gaza Strip, declining to provide details or reasons for the move.
Ever Given container ship begins exit from Suez Canal 106 days after getting stuck

Jul 08, 2021 03:46

The Ever Given, one of the world's largest container ships, resumed its journey to leave the Suez Canal on Wednesday, 106 days after becoming wedged across a southern section of the waterway for nearly a week and disrupting global trade.
Egypt factory produces high-end replicas of ancient Egyptian treasures

Jun 14, 2021 04:19

From life-sized Pharaonic busts to finely painted copies of their treasured grave goods, Egypt has inaugurated a factory dedicated to making high-quality replicas of ancient Egyptian artifacts, available to tourists for purchase.
Senior Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza’s situation

Jun 08, 2021 12:36

A ranking delegation from Hamas enters the Egyptian capital to discuss the latest political and field developments concerning the blockaded Gaza Strip that was recently hit by the illegal Zionist entity but returned the aggression with unprecedented defensive maneuvers.