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Factbox-National political dialogue in Egypt follows years of crackdowns

Egypt plans to launch a national political dialogue in the coming weeks, a test of whether authorities are prepared to ease a crackdown on dissent that critics say is the most severe in the country's recent history.

Reuters

Factbox-Egypt keeps former powerhouse Muslim Brotherhood out of politics

After years of sweeping crackdowns on dissent, Egypt is set to launch a political dialogue, but the once-powerful and now outlawed Muslim Brotherhood is excluded.

Reuters

Detentions loom over Egypt's political dialogue

After nine years of sweeping crackdowns on dissent, Egypt is set to launch a carefully choreographed political dialogue, but the main Islamist opposition movement is excluded and critics say a parallel move to release prisoners is proceeding too slowly.

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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood rejects 'struggle for power', exiled leader says

Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood will not launch a new struggle for power with authorities which toppled it from government nine years ago, even though the movement still claims wide support, its acting leader said.

Reuters

Amnesty urges Egypt to free prominent activist, allow access

A leading human rights watchdog is urging Egyptian authorities to allow the family of a prominent activist serving a five-year sentence access to him

The Independent UK

Egypt Calls on Insurance Industry to Contribute to Africa’s Transformation into Green Economy

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait called on the global insurance industry to actively contribute to Africa’s transformation into a green economy. He urged this industry to be a part of the solution to climate change by supporting investment in green projects. Maait made the remarks during his participation in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Unveils Rare 1,900 Year-old Roman-era Coin

Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday displayed a rare and "remarkably well preserved" Roman-era coin dating back nearly 1,900 years, depicting the moon goddess Luna, the first such find in Israeli waters. The coin minted in Alexandria in present-day Egypt featuring the zodiac sign Cancer below Luna and the era's Roman emperor,…

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Africa nations talk climate ahead of major UN meeting

African nations opened climate talks in the Mozambican capital Maputo on Wednesday to identify their priorities and come up with a common position ahead of the United Nations climate summit in Egypt in November, known as COP27

The Independent UK

Egypt Says Negotiations with IMF Ongoing

Egypt and the International Monetary Fund are working to "resolve differences" in ongoing negotiations, Finance Minister Mohamed Maiit told Al-Arabiya on Wednesday. The lender had said on Tuesday in an evaluation of a $5.2 billion stand-by arrangement agreed with Egypt in 2020 that the country needed to make "decisive progress"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Decapitated head of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy found in UK doctor's attic

The decapitated mummy head belonged to a woman living in Ancient Egypt 2,000 years ago, and was found in the loft of a doctor's house in Kent, researchers revealed

Daily Mirror

Egyptian court calls for live TV hanging of killer who stabbed woman for rejecting him

Ministers told broadcast execution would serve as deterrent

The Independent UK

Egypt, Jordan Boost Cooperation to Deepen Strategic Ties

Egypt and Jordan held an expanded consultation session in Cairo on Tuesday, co-chaired by Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi. Both sides agreed during the meeting to bolster cooperation in the field of development. Discussions tackled various issues of common interest at the economic and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why Russia is on a charm offensive in Africa. The reasons aren't pretty

Russia is the source of less than 1% of the foreign direct investment into Africa. Substantively, then, Russia brings little to the continent. But the fact that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is making a high-profile trip to Africa in the throes of Russia’s war on Ukraine reveals how much…

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Man who killed student, 21, when she rejected him could be hanged in live TV execution

An Egyptian court appealed to parliament for 21-year-old convicted killer Mohamed Abel to be executed on live TV. It hopes the broadcast will act as a deterrent

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain Joins Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development

The second Higher Committee meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development kicked off in Cairo on Monday. The committee, which includes Egypt the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, announced and welcomed Bahrain as a new member, represented by Minister of Industry and Commerce Zayed bin Rashid al-Zayani. Egyptian…

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Egypt, Somalia Condemn Ethiopia's Approach Over Nile Dam Dispute

Egypt and Somalia have rejected unilateral actions by Ethiopia involving international river projects, a statement from the Egyptian presidency has said. This came as Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Somalia President Sheikh Mohamud. The two leaders held a joint press conference on Monday. In remarks about the…

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High-Level Talks with Egypt Could Take Place, Erdogan Says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday there is no reason for high-level talks with Egypt not to take place, as its efforts to mend ties with Cairo remain stagnant. "Talks on the lower levels are continuing. It is not out of the question for this to happen on…

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Egypt: The Netherlands Supports Our Efforts on Water Issues

Egypt assessed its water situation and the most important challenges it faces from the effects of climate change at a meeting of the Egyptian-Dutch Consultative Council, the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources said in a statement on Monday. The meeting was held as part of the Egyptian government’s preparations to…

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High-level talks with Egypt could take place, Erdogan says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday there is no reason for high-level talks with Ankara's estranged rival Egypt not to take place, as its efforts to mend ties with Cairo remain stagnant.

The Conversation

Ethiopia's dam dispute: five key reads about how it started and how it could end

The US has revived diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project on the Nile. Sudan and Egypt, which rely most heavily on the Nile’s water flow, consider the US$4.6 billion reservoir as a serious threat to vital water supplies. But Ethiopia considers…

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Secret Tomb Of Ancient Egyptian General Unearthed By Archaeologists

The secret tomb of an ancient Egyptian general who ran an army of foreign mercenaries has been unearthed by archaeologists.

Zenger

Egyptian Mummy’s Decapitated Head Found In An Attic Reveals Its Secrets Through CT Analysis

“We plan on using the scanning data to create a three-dimensional replica of the head and possible facial reconstruction."

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Scientists Try to Uncover Origins of Egyptian Mummy’s Head

A decapitated Egyptian mummy’s head has been discovered in an attic in the British county of Kent. Scientists are putting it through a state-of-the-art CT scan to try and uncover its origins. The head may have been a souvenir brought to England in the 19th century and given to the…

The Independent UK

Mideast nations wake up to damage from climate change

The Middle East is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impact of climate change — and already the effects are being seen

France 24

Strike on Odesa will not affect grain shipments says Russia

The Kremlin said Monday that a strike on the Ukrainian port town of Odesa would not impact grain exports as it only hit military targets. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday, amid uncertainty over a deal…

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