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Uganda's Owen Falls dam: a colonial legacy that still stings, 67 years later

Uganda’s Owen Falls hydropower plant has a rich history that predates the country’s independence in 1962. The plant is located across the White Nile and sits between the towns of Jinja and Njeru on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is about 85 kilometres east of Kampala.

The Conversation

Caribbean countries to seek 'loss and damage' as top priority at COP27, document says

Caribbean nations will unite to seek "loss and damage" compensation for the impact of climate change at the upcoming COP27 climate talks in Egypt, according to a report summarizing conclusions of a recent regional summit.

Reuters

Hieroglyphs at the British Museum: how the Rosetta Stone opened up 4,000 years of knowledge to the world

This new blockbuster show, which opens today, tells the story of one of how one of human history’s oldest written languages was decoded

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‘Greenwashing’, LGBTQ+ ‘torture’, and human rights abuses: why COP27 is proving controversial

With just one month to go, the climate summit is already set to be the most controversial yet

Evening Standard

‘I have a voice’: African activists struggle to attend UN climate talks in Egypt

Young campaigners from the continent most affected by the climate crisis face financial and accreditation difficulties for Cop27

The Guardian - US

Egypt Attends Annual Conference of Europe’s Coptic Bishops

Egypt on Wednesday participated in the inaugural session of the conference of Coptic Bishops of Europe held in the Irish capital Dublin, in the presence of the 15 Coptic Bishops serving in the continent. Minister of Immigration and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad Soha Gendy praised “the role of the Egyptian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

African countries urge rich nations to honour $100bn climate finance pledge

Ministers rebuke ‘shameful’ failure to meet promises of funding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis ahead of UN Cop27 summit

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Egypt archaeologists want British Museum to return the Rosetta Stone

The Museum said it has not recieved a formal request from Egypt for the return of the priceless artefact

Evening Standard

Italy and Japan win Red Bull Half Court finals in Egypt as 3x3 format points to exciting basketball future

Italy and Japan emerged victorious at the Red Bull Half Court finals in Cairo last weekend as the burgeoning 3x3 format impressed - and maybe even converted - viral basketball coach Lethal Shooter

Daily Mirror

Egypt calls for return of Rosetta Stone 200 years after it was deciphered

Prominent Egyptian archaeologists have renewed a call for the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum to Egypt, 200 years after the deciphering of the slab unlocked the secrets of hieroglyphic script and marked the birth of Egyptology.

Reuters

Egypt’s Sisi Vows to Continue Construction Projects until Establishment of ‘New Republic’

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Tuesday that his country’s war on terrorism has achieved significant victories Speaking at the Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces marking the 49th anniversary of the 6th of October War victory in 1973, he vowed that the construction process in Egypt will continue…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Almost 200 nations are set to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt. Is this just a talkfest, or does the meeting actually matter?

In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will come together in Egypt at the start of November for a “Conference of the Parties”, or COP27.

The Conversation

'Disappointed' Egypt worried UK will renege on climate promises

Some 90 heads of state have been confirmed for next month’s UN climate conference, with host country Egypt sending a warning shot to Britain – from whom it will inherit the Cop27 presidency – not to backtrack on its commitments to fight global warming.

Radio France Internationale

Sisi Discusses Army’s Efforts in Preserving Egypt’s National Security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Monday with the army commanders, the tasks of the armed forces and their efforts to preserve the pillars of the country’s national security. The meeting came in line with the celebrations marking the 49th anniversary of the October 6 War victory. Presidential spokesman…

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Egypt in Final Preparations to Host COP27

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry urged the participants of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) to show a spirit of collective responsibility and set aside narrow national interests to come up with solutions to confront climate change. Shoukry attended the pre-COP27 meeting at the ministerial level…

The Guardian - UK

Women behind the lens: sisterhood in the Sinai

Rehab Eldalil captures the bond between three women who walk the mountains of Al Tarfa, Egypt, each day herding sheep and goats

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt: About 90 Heads of State Confirmed for COP27 Climate Summit

About 90 heads of state have confirmed attendance at November's COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt where they will address issues including energy transition and food security at opening sessions, a senior Egyptian official said on Monday. "We've received a large number of confirmations from around the world, I think the…

The Guardian - UK

Cop27 host Egypt warns UK not to backtrack from climate agenda

Unusual diplomatic intervention prompted by fears over Liz Truss’s commitment to net zero

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Egypt: About 90 heads of state confirmed for COP27 climate summit

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Ibrahim Adel transfer stance confirmed as club respond to Liverpool 'interest' in 'next Mohamed Salah'

Liverpool were linked with a move for Egypt winger Ibrahim Adel with reports claiming he had been personally recommended by Mohamed Salah

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Addresses Egyptian-Turkish Ties, Cairo Doesn’t Anticipate Any Progress

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is developing ties with Egypt based on mutual interests. He made the remarks at a parliament session on Saturday marking the new legislative year, Anadolu Agency reported. “Our relations with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel are developing based on…

The New Daily

King ‘ordered’ to skip climate summit by British PM

King Charles will not attend an international COP27 climate change summit due to be held in Egypt next month.

The Independent UK

Rosetta Stone moved for first time in 18 years

Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt will go on display from October 13.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles abandons Cop27 appearance following discussions with UK Government

KING Charles will not attend next month’s Cop27 international climate change summit in Egypt.

The Independent UK

King Charles III decides not to attend climate summit

King Charles III has decided not to attend the international climate change summit in Egypt next month, fueling speculation that the new monarch will have to rein in his environmental activism now that he has ascended the throne

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