The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Egypt’s inflation rate sets record high at 36.8% in June, official data show

Egypt's statistics bureau says the country's annual inflation rate has set a record high, reaching 36.8% last month compared to 33.7% in May

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

UN warns of ‘full-scale civil war’ in Sudan, Egypt to host summit

Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a war that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warns.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2023

easyJet launches new flights to Lapland and Egypt from Scottish airports

The budget airline has announced eight new winter routes from the UK, as well as new holiday packages - and festive fun can begin from Scottish airports this year.

Daily Record · 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

Liverpool have just signed Mohamed Salah replacement without anyone realising

Liverpool will have to make do without Mohamed Salah's services in January and February when the Egyptian departs for the Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool Echo · Jul 5, 2023

Egypt’s 2013 Revolution Halts Islamist Rise, Inspires Regional Change

After ousting Morsi, Egypt's revolution serves as a model for Sudan and limits Muslim Brotherhood's influence

Zenger · Jul 4, 2023

From Cairo to Paris: The story of Egyptian singer and poet Abdullah Miniawy

An Egyptian artist, whose work has resonated particularly across the Middle East, has told FRANCE 24 how his life as a teenager amid the Arab Spring and the fall of Hosni Mubarak has influenced his work. Abdullah Miniawy is a singer, poet, composer and international actor. Born in Saudi Arabia,…

France 24 · Jul 4, 2023

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties

The two regional powers announce the key development in a joint statement after months of high-level talks.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Family of jailed British-Egyptian activist lead vigil to demand his release

Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s sister Mona Seif said that her family had been ‘let down’ by world leaders, particularly Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

‘Fresh approaches’ needed to free activist Abd el-Fattah: UK MPs

Politicians call on government to step up efforts as rights campaigner Abd el-Fattah languishes in Egyptian jail.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023