The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools

Egyptians talk to Al Jazeera about the recent government decision to prohibit students from wearing niqab.

Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023

Ancient texts depict all kinds of people, not just straight and cis ones – this college course looks at LGBTQ sexuality and gender in Egypt, Greece and Rome

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023

The scent of the ancient Egyptian afterlife has been recreated – here's what it smelled like

To be human is to wonder what happens after we die. Is there an afterlife? If so, what does it look like? But a question you may not have asked yourself is: what does the afterlife smell like? To ancient Egyptians, however, there were very specific answers, and new research…

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023

Sudan army chief Burhan continues diplomatic drive with visit to Qatar

Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has met with Qatar's emir in his third trip abroad since war broke out between his country's rival military factions in April. Burhan, who in recent days also visited Egypt and South Sudan, is seeking to drum up diplomatic support and legitimacy for his…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023

Sudanese leader’s diplomatic tour renews hopes for a peace deal

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto ruler of Sudan, arrived in Qatar Thursday on an official visit to discuss the ongoing crisis in his country. The trip, which comes after similar visits to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days, has prompted speculation that he is willing to seek…

France 24 · Sep 7, 2023

INS Sumedha at Port Alexandria in Egypt to participate in 'Exercise Bright Star-23'

This endeavor offers a golden opportunity for the Indian Navy to enhance and showcase its interoperability with partner nations. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023

Egypt, reliant on imports, buys more Russian wheat

Egypt still buys from Russia and Ukraine but is also diversifying its purchases after the shock of the war.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah ‘delays joining Egypt squad to discuss £200m Saudi Arabia move’

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has delayed linking up with the Egypt squad to reportedly consider a stunning £200million move to Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023

Football rumours: Al-Ittihad set to make record £215m bid for Mohamed Salah

Liverpool are reluctant the Egypt striker go.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

The Egyptian businessman’s son Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, died alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023