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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning North Africa and the Middle East.
Capital:
Cairo
Official language:
Arabic
Population:
Approximately 110 million (2023)
Scientists uncover hidden ancient river that supported Egyptian pyramid construction 4,000 years ago

Egypt backs South Africa in opposing Israel at ICJ: summary

Egypt backs South Africa in opposing Israel at ICJ: summary
Exploring the world on a budget: Top affordable destinations for 2024

Exploring the world on a budget: Top affordable destinations for 2024
Over 3,000 year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II returns to Egypt

Over 3,000 year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II returns to Egypt
Egypt Roundup: Homosexuality concerns, Milky Way galaxy connection, reclaimed ancient statue

Egypt Roundup: Homosexuality concerns, Milky Way galaxy connection, reclaimed ancient statue
Global economic shift: Five emerging nations poised for world economic dominance

Global economic shift: Five emerging nations poised for world economic dominance
Egypt Roundup: Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, illegal smuggling of white sand, healthcare

Egypt Roundup: Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, illegal smuggling of white sand, healthcare
Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa top list of most polluted African countries

Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa top list of most polluted African countries
Egypt initiates airport privatisation process for enhanced services, revenue

Egypt initiates airport privatisation process for enhanced services, revenue
Egypt Roundup: Gaza war truce talks, medical tourism, multilateral trade system

Egypt Roundup: Gaza war truce talks, medical tourism, multilateral trade system
Red Sea tensions cause sharp decline in Egypt's Suez Canal earnings

Red Sea tensions cause sharp decline in Egypt's Suez Canal earnings
Egypt abandons plans to renovate Pyramid of Menkaure: summary

Egypt abandons plans to renovate Pyramid of Menkaure: summary
African economic growth dips from 4.1% to 3.2% in 2023, projected to recover

African economic growth dips from 4.1% to 3.2% in 2023, projected to recover
Egypt’s Social Democratic Party leader hints of plans to bow out

Egypt’s Social Democratic Party leader hints of plans to bow out
Egypt’s economic situation could trigger dangerous levels of chaos, instability – Ex-presidential candidate Farid Zahran

Egypt’s economic situation could trigger dangerous levels of chaos, instability – Ex-presidential candidate Farid Zahran
Egypt Roundup: Dollar bonds, IMF agreement, Gaza patients

Egypt Roundup: Dollar bonds, IMF agreement, Gaza patients
Egypt Roundup: IMF consultations, Putin’s visit, Red Sea attacks

Egypt Roundup: IMF consultations, Putin’s visit, Red Sea attacks
Why the Pharoahs will be missing a 'king' in the AFCON

Why the Pharoahs will be missing a 'king' in the AFCON
Egypt hits record-breaking 14 million tourist visits in 2023 despite political tension

Egypt hits record-breaking 14 million tourist visits in 2023 despite political tension
Egypt unhappy about Moody's negative outlook on economy
Egypt unhappy about Moody's negative outlook on economy
Africa Cup 2023: Ghana’s four decades wait or Egypt’s elusive eight?

Africa Cup 2023: Ghana’s four decades wait or Egypt’s elusive eight?
Roman-era tombs and mummies found in Egypt

Roman-era tombs and mummies found in Egypt
How 3 countries began the Africa Cup 66 years ago

How 3 countries began the Africa Cup 66 years ago
Egypt to introduce electronic pound in 2030
Egypt to introduce electronic pound in 2030
Egypt signs $1.5 billion deal to build nation’s first health resort

Egypt signs $1.5 billion deal to build nation’s first health resort
The most successful African football champions in 66 years

The most successful African football champions in 66 years
Egypt Roundup: Loans, free surgeries, documentation of refugees

Egypt Roundup: Loans, free surgeries, documentation of refugees
How Africa is divided on LGBTQ+ rights

How Africa is divided on LGBTQ+ rights
Five Global South countries officially join BRICS in 2024: summary

Five Global South countries officially join BRICS in 2024: summary
Egypt amends law to intensify protection of women against sexual harassment

Egypt amends law to intensify protection of women against sexual harassment
DR Congo to receive pharmaceuticals from Egypt with new MoU

DR Congo to receive pharmaceuticals from Egypt with new MoU
International observers commend Egypt for consolidating democracy

International observers commend Egypt for consolidating democracy
Egypt Roundup: Elections, humanitarian assistance, religious laws

Egypt Roundup: Elections, humanitarian assistance, religious laws
Egypt Elections: High voter turnout, active female participation on first day

Egypt Elections: High voter turnout, active female participation on first day
CleanTech is Africa’s leading FDI sector: summary

CleanTech is Africa’s leading FDI sector: summary
How BRICS can help Africa in its quest for 'unconditional' growth

How BRICS can help Africa in its quest for 'unconditional' growth
African women pilots breaking gender stereotypes to lead in aviation

African women pilots breaking gender stereotypes to lead in aviation
African startups, a rising force in the global tech scene

African startups, a rising force in the global tech scene
Global South countries most affected by food inflation in 2023 - Report

Global South countries most affected by food inflation in 2023 - Report
Egypt roundup: Zimbabwe collaboration, $150m loan, renewable energy pact

Egypt roundup: Zimbabwe collaboration, $150m loan, renewable energy pact
US dollar shortage forces Egypt to barter supplies for Kenyan tea

US dollar shortage forces Egypt to barter supplies for Kenyan tea
Six Filipinos returned to Gaza City as Egypt borders remains closed

Six Filipinos returned to Gaza City as Egypt borders remains closed
‘Trump behind bars’ - Iran's bizarre street display draws crowds in Tehran

‘Trump behind bars’ - Iran's bizarre street display draws crowds in Tehran
Ebola returns to Nigeria after decade as Abuja residents express fear and doubt

Ebola returns to Nigeria after decade as Abuja residents express fear and doubt
New Asia Forum: Indonesia to set out progress on sustainable AI data centres

New Asia Forum: Indonesia to set out progress on sustainable AI data centres
Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off

Lula rallies thousands in Brazil's Minas Gerais ahead of presidential run-off
Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off
Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports

Mahama sets 2030 deadline to end Ghana's raw mineral exports
How far can a destination Wedding go?

How far can a destination Wedding go?
New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering

New Asia Forum targets $30 billion in investment at inaugural Bali gathering
Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan

Senegal’s Sonko slams government over G20 debt restructuring plan
Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts

Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts
Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest

Europe hit by wave of protests as rising living costs, housing crisis fuel unrest
Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow

Fertilizer shipments through Strait of Hormuz fall to zero as food security fears grow
Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy

Meloni announces tougher penalties for violent protests in Italy
Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port

Indonesia ferry fire forces evacuation of 420 passengers near Merak Port
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment

Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in sugar shipment
Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row

Giant cockroach set ablaze at India's Dussehra festival sparks political row
‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff

‘It is Bolsonaro!’ - Supporters rally against Lula ahead of Brazil runoff
Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?

Europe recruits migrant workers. So why doesn't it tell them how to see a doctor?
‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests

‘Hamas could reach Paris’ - Netanyahu warns Macron amid France protests
‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil

‘Meta, don't meddle’ - Lula supporters protest alleged election bias in Brazil
Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets

Colombia museum controversy sparks protests as riot police return to Bogota streets
‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator

‘Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about’ - Trump demands new Ukraine negotiator
Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion

Europe’s political crises are exposing vulnerabilities its leaders have acknowledged for years: Opinion
US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value

US tops Pakistan’s salt export markets by value
Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week

Global protests surge as more than 1,000 events are reported in one week
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade insults in Brazil presidential debate
Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content

Brazil's electoral court threatens Meta with US$198,000 daily fine over election content
Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off

Women’s vote takes centre stage ahead of Brazil’s presidential run-off
Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election

Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies of harsher strikes ahead of election
‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery

‘I truly felt your support’ - Pope Leo XIV makes first public appearance after cancer surgery