Egypt

Opposition group rejects 'absolute immunity' for generals – Sudan unrest

Sudanese Professional Association, the key protest group rejects giving the military "absolute immunity" against prosecution for violence against demonstrators, which did not appear in the power-sharing deal that both sides agreed earlier this month.

Egypt opens Sneferu's 'Bent' Pyramid in Dahshur to public

The 101-metre structure just south of Cairo that marks a key step in the evolution of pyramid construction has been opened to visitors.

Why Qatar-US relations are getting better

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim al Thani meets with US President Donald Trump in Washington after his country enters the third year of a blockade by Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain.

How much of Libya’s bloodbath can be laid on Macron's door?

The French president placed himself in the middle of the Libya situation by tacitly backing former military strongman Khalifa Hafta, but that could now be backfiring.

Egypt asks Interpol to trace Tutankhamen relic over ownership

The artefact was sold to an unknown buyer for $5.97 million at Christie's auction house last week. After the sale, Egypt's national prosecutors asked Interpol "to issue a circular to trace" such artefacts over alleged missing paperwork.

British Museum to return looted Iraqi and Afghan artefacts

The museum said it has been working with law enforcement agencies to return the works smuggled out during recent periods of conflict.

Egypt FA chief quits after shock Cup of Nations exit

Following Egypt's defeat 0-1 defeat to South Africa, Aguirre said he alone took the blame for the host nation's disastrous campaign and indicated he would hold talks with the Egyptian football association over his future.

UN calls for ceasefire in Libya as death toll climbs to 1,000

The UN Security Council also called on the warring parties in Libya's capital Tripoli to rapidly return to UN-mediated political talks.

Gibraltar extends detention of Iranian tanker by 14 days

Authorities in Gibraltar intercepted the Iranian supertanker which was believed to be breaching European Union sanctions by carrying a shipment of Tehran's crude oil to Syria.

China and the East Mediterranean Sea disputes

The sustainability of China's Belt and Road Initiative in the Mediterranean will depend on whether China can help defuse tensions in the Mediterranean while respecting each country's domestic concerns.

In pictures: Group stage draws to a close in the African Cup of Nations

Tunisia and South Africa filled the final two places for the round of 16 after a tense finish to the group stage in Egypt.

Death toll from air strike on Tripoli migrant detention centre rises to 44

It is the highest publicly reported toll of an air strike or shelling since eastern forces loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar three months ago launched an offensive to take the capital held by the internationally-recognised government.