Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

Ankara, Cairo agree to maximise diplomatic ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu and his Egyptian counterpart Shoukry discuss ways to develop bilateral ties, 'existing matters, issues to overcome'.

What's next for Sudan after civilian leader Hamdok's resignation?

Hamdok’s deal with the coup leaders did not stop protests, leading to his resignation, giving way to greater uncertainty.

Egypt court upholds life sentences over plot to assassinate Sisi

A military criminal court in June 2019 handed down life sentences to the 32 suspects on charges of plotting to kill President Abdel Fattah el Sisi and a former Saudi crown prince.

Egypt calls for major Palestine-Israel talks but can it swing a Cairo meet?

The talks would include Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas and will aim to reach a long-term ceasefire in the region after Israeli bombardment of besieged Gaza killed more than 250 people.

France to sell 30 Rafale fighter jets to Egypt in $4.5B deal

Egypt's defence ministry said the sale would be financed through a loan to be repaid over at least 10 years.

Three-way talks over Nile dam fail in Kinshasa

Talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on Addis Ababa's contested dam on river Nile conclude without breakthrough in capital of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Egypt condemns pharaohs in the mosque, celebrates them on the streets

A royal procession thousands of years in the making.

Egypt orders lightening stranded ship's cargo in Suez Canal

Suez Canal salvage teams alternate between dredging and tugging to dislodge a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway since Tuesday.

In rare oral rebuke, UN voices alarm at Egypt's use of terror law

Egypt responds with disapproval and shock after 31 countries, including US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, expressed concern on Cairo’s use of terror legislation against a broad range of critics, including rights activists and journalists.

Is Egypt warming up to Turkey's proposition in the eastern Mediterranean?

An Egyptian map shows that Cairo identifies its Exclusive Economic Zone in the region in accordance with the Turkish offer.

US approves nearly $200M in arms sales to Egypt despite rights concerns

President Biden has vowed a tougher stance on human rights in Egypt after his predecessor Trump courted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi, reportedly calling him “my favourite dictator” in part for his cooperation with Israel.

HR groups raise Egypt's rights record as Sisi arrives in France

President Abdel Fattah el Sisi plans to boost ties in meeting with France's Macron, but activists have warned Paris not to ignore Cairo's rights record.