Egypt

Three killed, dozens injured in Cairo hospital fire

The fire at radiology ward in a charity-run hospital in Matariya district of north Cairo also injured 32 others, Egyptian health ministry says.

New excavation unearths tombs and sarcophagus in Egypt

An excavation team finds artefacts dating back to the fifth and sixth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, spanning from roughly 2500 BC to 2100 BC.

Egypt uncovers 'complete' ancient Roman city in Luxor

1,800-year-old complete residential Roman-era city discovered by Egyptian archaeologists is dubbed "oldest and most important city found on the eastern bank of Luxor."

Italian energy company discovers new offshore gas field in Egypt

Discovery of potential gas sources in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea boosts effort to completely replace gas imports from Russia amid the fallout of the Ukrainian conflict.

Egypt unveils royal tomb in Luxor dating back around 3,500 years

Initial examinations show tomb apparently belongs to 18th Dynasty of Pharaonic Egypt, which spanned from 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C, officials say.

Deaths reported after apartment building collapses in Egypt

Rescue teams have recovered at least three survivors and four bodies from under the rubble of a five-storey building in the city of Assiut south of the capital, Cairo.

Palestine accuses Israel of not allowing in X-ray devices for Gaza patients

The equipment was funded by international relief and medical institutions on behalf of hospitals in Gaza, Health Ministry Director Medhat Abbas said.

Egypt police come under attack in Suez Canal city

Suspected militants fire on security checkpoint in Ismailia city, killing three policemen and a citizen, and wounding 12 others, mostly conscripts, officials and state-run media say.

2022 was ‘a defining moment’ for Turkish diplomacy

Türkiye has been a top mediating force between Ukraine and Russia, while developing different reconciliation paths with countries from Israel to Egypt.

Türkiye calls on Libya, Egypt to initiate maritime border dialogue

Egypt's unilateral decision on maritime borders does not overlap with Türkiye’s continental shelf in eastern Mediterranean, say Turkish diplomatic sources.

Libya rejects Egypt's demarcation of maritime border

Government of National Unity says demarcation of maritime borders between the North African neighbours should be done through talks to ensure the interests of both sides.

Is green hydrogen Africa’s answer to the global climate crisis?

While the prospects are exciting for the continent, governments and companies must ensure that the native populations get access to the alternative energy sources.