The Latest Breaking News from Cairo

‘I’m in Tora prison. Help me’: one daughter’s fight to free her father

When Australian Hazem Hamouda was whisked from Cairo airport to the notorious Tora prison, his daughter had no idea where he was – or that she’d spend the next year trying to get him out

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Sisi's decade in power: Egyptians struggle under authoritarian rule

Ten years ago this week, Egypt's first democratically elected president was ousted in a coup d'état. Mohamed Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, was propelled to power by the Arab Spring. His dramatic fall was orchestrated by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a military general who promised to bring stability to…

France 24 · Jul 5, 2023

PM Modi, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sign strategic partnership pact between India and Egypt

In this world news by The Hindu, Kallol Bhattacherjee reported on India and Egypt forging a strategic partnership as Indian PM Modi and Egyptian President El-Sisi signed multiple pacts. Read the full story exclusively on The Hindu.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Greater Indian presence in the Suez region welcome: Israeli expert on PM Modi’s Egypt visit

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to land in Cairo on June 24 afternoon and will hold a round table with the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly. He will also interact with the Grand Mufti of Egypt and leading Egyptian intellectuals.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Squaring the circle at the India-Egypt summit

If the forthcoming Cairo Summit is not to become yet another event management exercise, it would need to leverage the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Four Hajj delegations leave besieged Gaza to Mecca

Thousands of pilgrims left from the Rafah crossing to Cairo’s airport and then to Mecca.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023

Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories

The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.

WEKU · Jun 15, 2023

Family members say beloved AP photo assistant, driver dies at 64

Family members say Moustafa Bassiouni, an intrepid photo assistant and driver for The Associated Press’ Cairo bureau, has died at age 64

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Egypt reopens historic mosque after long restoration

A 13th century mosque that fell into disrepair after being used over the years as a soap factory, a slaughterhouse and a fort reopened in Cairo on Monday after undergoing a long restoration.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Israel demands Egypt help in full probe of deadly attack at border

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called the killing of three soldiers by a member of the Egyptian security services a terrorist attack and demanded a full joint investigation with Cairo.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2023