Egypt

Russian cargo planes deliver Syrian fighters to Libya

A military spokesman for Libya's UN-recognised government says Ilyushin-type planes also flew in ammunitions as part of seven flights to Sirte, Jufra and Benghazi, possibly from different locations.

Egypt's crackdown on social media influencers reignites #Metoo campaign

Human rights activists and social media users have called on Egyptian authorities to release the five female TikTok influencers who were sentenced to two years in prison for “violating public morals."

Egypt jails female TikTok stars, again showing limits to free expression

The Sisi regime has stifled free speech, including on social media, on the grounds of political opposition and purported ‘obscenity’.

Egypt parliament moves to weaken Al Azhar’s autonomy

A new bill will give Egyptian dictator, Abdel Fattah el Sisi, the right to appoint Egypt’s top Muslim jurist.

Qatar Airways sues Saudi-led air blockade for $5B claim

Airliner says it will seek billions in compensation from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt for closing their airspace to the flag carrier as part of a regional feud.

Egypt and the question of legitimacy in Libya

Unlike Turkey, which was requested to help defend the legitimate UN-recognised government in Tripoli, Egypt has no such mandate to enter Libya.

South African anti-apartheid stalwart Andrew Mlangeni dies at 95

Mlangeni spent 27 years in prison alongside Nelson Mandela, Dennis Goldberg, Walter Sisulu and other activists who were sentenced for planning to overthrow the apartheid government.

Dying to live: The Arab World reels from a rise in suicides

For some Arabs, living under the malaise of political and economic hopelessness is proving too much to bear.

Libyan tribes, their loyalties, and Egypt's bait, explained

Egypt is threatening the UN-backed government of Libya with a tribal rebellion, but many tribe leaders have slammed the former military general. Here's a breakdown of Libya's tribal demographics.

Egypt's Parliament approves military intervention in Libya

The approval comes after President Sisi warned UN-backed government's military against moving closer to strategic Sirte city, which is under the control of warlord Khalifa Haftar, a Cairo ally.

Erdogan: Egypt's actions in Libya are illegal

Turkey has been providing military aid to the Tripoli-based government in the Libya conflict, while Egypt, the UAE and Russia have backed warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Is Ethiopia bluffing or truly filling its dam on the Nile River?

Egypt and Sudan have been warning Ethiopia against filling the dam, but there are conflicting reports coming out of the country.