Mourning and worrying about the future in rural Egypt As Egyptians worry about the economy, a rural family torn apart by tragedy faces a crisis without their main earners. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023
How to watch AFCON 2023: live stream the tournament around the world Learn everything you need to know to watch the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, running from January 13 – February 11. WhatToWatch · Dec 14, 2023
COP28: Some targets met for Africa, but funding still falls short In tonight's edition: the COP28 climate summit delivers a deal which for the first time calls on all nations to move away from using fossil fuels. But what does it mean for oil and gas-producing countries? Also, it's a bittersweet return for dozens of Tunisians from the Gaza Strip. They… France 24 · Dec 13, 2023
Heavy rains in Gaza worsen misery of Palestinians amid Israeli bombardment Weather brings more misery for the displaced families as winds tear flimsy tents and rains drench clothes and blankets. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2023
Up First briefing: COP28 fossil fuel deal; House impeachment vote Leaders at COP28 agreed on the need to transition away from fossil fuels. The House prepares to vote to formalize an impeachment inquiry against Biden. WEKU · Dec 13, 2023
‘Many think football is not a game for women’: why Egypt is falling behind This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
Polls close in Egypt, with Al-Sisi expected to secure 3rd term as president Polls closed in Egypt on Tuesday evening after a three-day election widely expected to return incumbent president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power in the Arab world's most populous country. Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2023
How to watch 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: live stream all 2024 AFCON matches online from anywhere With the best teams on the continent set to converge on the Ivory Coast, here's how to watch 2023 African Cup of Nations live streams wherever you are in 2024. TechRadar · Dec 12, 2023
Why Egypt doesn't want Palestinians in Gaza to cross the border Hemmed in by Israeli forces and the Mediterranean Sea, Palestinians in Gaza seemingly have only one place left to go — across the border to Egypt. But Egypt is resistant to letting them in. WEKU · Dec 12, 2023
‘Hugely frustrating’: international media seek to overcome Gaza ban Journalists stopped from entering via Israel and Egypt have to rely mostly on Palestinian insiders and social media The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
As Israel’s tanks push further into Khan Younis, UN officials say situation in Gaza is beyond words Representatives from UN Security Council nations visit Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza in wake of Washington vetoing a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, but the US is not among them The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
'I'm Destroyed': UN Envoys Confront Cost Of Israel-Hamas War Aid trucks stalled at the Gaza border, hospitals treating missing limbs: UN Security Council envoys visiting Egypt on Monday encountered the fallout of the Israel-Hamas war, days after the United States vetoed a ceasefire resolution. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war As a result of the monthslong Israeli air and ground campaign in northern Gaza Strip, more than 1.8 million of the strip’s population have been displaced from their homes. And with the operation heading into Gaza’s south, many are now fleeing areas they were told would be safer. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity The war draws together Iran-backed Shia and Sunni militants in what appears to be closer cooperation between groups that differ in ideology but are united by opposition to Israel and the U.S. WEKU · Dec 11, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: What is Zionism? A history of the political movement that created Israel as we know it As the Israel-Hamas war continues, there’s been a lot of discussion around Zionism.
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023 Jordan’s foreign minister says Israel aiming ‘to empty Gaza of its people’ Addressing the Doha Forum, Ayman Safadi says Israel’s operation in Gaza meets the ‘legal definition of genocide’.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Sisi poised to win power again, but Egyptians’ minds are on Gaza There’s no chance of a fair election on Sunday, but Egypt president’s weakness on Gaza is showing in a country racked by poverty, corruption and inflation
International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023 Egypt Election Offers More Of The Same Despite Crisis Egyptians vote on Sunday in a presidential election overshadowed by war in neighbouring Gaza and with little doubt that the incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will secure a third term.
Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023 ‘People are starving’: WFP says humanitarian operation in Gaza ‘collapsing’ Top UN official says recent seven-day truce showed that humanitarian aid can be delivered if conditions allow.
Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023 Egypt election: Is President el-Sisi poised to win a third term? Household finances are severely squeezed but with no clear opponent, incumbent is favourite to win upcoming election.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 Protesters at UN COP28 climate summit demonstrate for imprisoned Emirati, Egyptian activists Protesters at the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit have demonstrated for imprisoned human rights activists in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, the past and current host of the negotiations
France 24 · Dec 8, 2023 Al-Sisi runs for third time in vote following crackdown on dissent Presidential elections in Egypt will take place from December 10 to 12. President Abdel Fattah al Sisi is running for a third term which outcome is predictable, even more now that the election campaign has been overshadowed by the Gaza war. But also because no serious other candidate is facing…
Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2023 Egyptians to vote in three-day presidential poll with a likely return of al-Sisi Egyptians go to the polls between 10 and 12 December to elect a new president. Former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term that would extend his rule into a second decade.
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023 No Surprises In Store As Egypt Heads To Polls Egypt is gearing up this month for a presidential election certain to win incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a third term in office, despite rising public discontent as the country faces its worst ever economic crisis.
France 24 · Dec 7, 2023 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi looks to extend iron-fisted rule after ten years in power Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the front-runner in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election which will be held from December 10-12. Despite being marked by a widespread crackdown on dissent and a weak economic and security record, the former army chief’s ten-year rule may be extended until 2030. It's an outcome that many…