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Egypt news and coverage
Everything ForecastGeo has ingested that places a story in Egypt — 338 articles from 36 publishers.
What the reports say
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Egypt has jailed the editor of Mada Masr and ordered the outlet closed, which is described as a blow to press freedom in the country.
Source: Egypt jails Mada Masr editor and orders outlet closed (Middle East Eye)
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Egypt's parliament authorized the military to provide support to defend Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalated.
Source: Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate (The Jerusalem Post)
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Egypt is weighing military support for Saudi Arabia against Yemen's Houthis, a move that could involve one of the Middle East's largest militaries.
Source: Fighters, warships and air defences: What Egypt could bring to Saudi's fight against Houthis (The Times of India)
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Egypt's parliament delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia.
Source: Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says (France 24)
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A farmer in a northern Egyptian village unearthed fragments of two massive statues believed to depict Ramesses II.
Source: Backyard find: Egyptian farmer unearths statue fragments believed to depict Ramesses II (The Jerusalem Post)
Written by gemma-4-E4B-it-qat-UD-Q4_K_XL at 2026-10-28 08:03 UTC. Each bullet restates one of the articles below and links to it; bullets that did not cite a real article were discarded.
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Africa: DPI Closes $112m VC Fund to Back African, Middle Eastern Startups
[Daba Finance] DPI Venture Capital, the venture capital arm of Development Partners International, has closed its Nclude Fund at more than $112 million to invest in technology startups across Africa…
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Egypt jails Mada Masr editor and orders outlet closed
The conviction of respected journalist Lina Attalah and the closure of the independent news site represents a devastating blow to press freedom in the country Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah…
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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt has frequently condemned Iranian and Iranian-backed attacks on Gulf countries but has not publicly engaged in direct combat or joined the Mecca mutual defense pact.
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Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
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Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
Leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war.
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Greece, Egypt in talks to extend maritime zone further east
Oct 22 - Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards towards Cyprus after eastern Libya's parliament ratified a disputed maritime agreement with Turkey earlier…
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Reports show US and Israel are planning new strikes on Iran
Reports claim that the US and Israel have ramped up military drills and planned new strikes in Iran, potentially targeting energy sites, drone facilities and missile arsenals. Details by FRANCE 24's…
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Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.
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In run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO finds
Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests…
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Backyard find: Egyptian farmer unearths statue fragments believed to depict Ramesses II
Alongside the statue fragments, a pink granite block bearing several hieroglyphic inscriptions, including two of Ramesses’ titles: “Nesu-Bity,” meaning “King of Upper and Lower Egypt,” and "Sa Ra."
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Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
CAIRO, Oct 20 - Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in…
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Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency…
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Fighters, warships and air defences: What Egypt could bring to Saudi's fight against Houthis
Egypt is evaluating military aid to Saudi Arabia as the conflict with the Houthis escalates in Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking parliamentary approval for potential assistance, with…
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El-Sayed criticizes implications of 'Muslim Brotherhood' question
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized the implications of a question asked at a Saturday town hall concerning the Muslim Brotherhood. At a campaign event in Michigan, El-Sayed…
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Abdul El-Sayed fields accusations of family ties to terror orgs. as midterms apporach - report
El-Sayed, a Michigan-born child of Egyptian immigrants, has recently come under scrutiny for his family's purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.
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Egyptian parliament to hold emergency session as Sisi seeks approval to defend Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested authorisation that could allow Egypt to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked by the kingdom…
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As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank’s healthcare system is failing
Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
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Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Oct. 18)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says
Sisi emphasized that Egypt's military expansion is not directed against Israel but is intended to safeguard national security and preserve peace in an unstable region.
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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.
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Israel says commercial goods no longer entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination
JERUSALEM, Oct 15 - Israel said commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza over what it said was a dispute over taxes between local merchants and Hamas, shutting off a vital source of food and…
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War in Ukraine: Kyiv residents decry shortage of bomb shelters
Kyiv's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, has advised those residents who can "temporarily relocate" for the winter to do so. That advice has been met with derision at best from many residents, who say his…
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Tunisia: What has Kais Saied achieved economically in seven years?
Rising prices, unemployment and public debt test Saied’s economic promises.
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At Jerusalem site holy to Jews and Muslims, a fragile status quo is being erased
A delicate understanding at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has held for decades. But now, that’s changing.
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Africa: Angola Claim Southern African Derby to Start TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon With a Big Win Over Mozambique
[CAF] Angola started their group B campaign with a win at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after beating Southern African neighbours Mozambique 5-1 on Tuesday at the Complexe…
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Egypt urges halt to attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Iran
Badr Abdelatty has urged Iran’s Abbas Araghchi to help ease regional tensions, demanding that attacks on Saudi Arabia stop immediately. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty described the attacks as…
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Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
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Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border
The attacks occurred at a remote gold mine hundreds of miles from the front lines of Sudan’s devastating civil war. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.
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What African elections can learn from the Borana Gadaa system
Discover how the Borana Gadaa system can inspire African elections through peaceful power transitions, accountable leadership, inclusive governance, and traditional democratic practices that…
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Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity
Deadly air raids on gold miners in Sudan expose deepening border lawlessness and regional instability.
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Africa: African Genomics Research Is Growing - What Countries Are Doing to Connect Genetic Data and Healthcare
[The Conversation Africa] Much of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside Africa. This matters because genetic information is…
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Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
At least 72 workers were killed in airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force…
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Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.
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Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday.
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Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border
An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.
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At least 72 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike, rights monitor says
Oct 11 - At least 72 artisanal miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan on Saturday, rights monitor Emergency Lawyers said on Sunday, in the second such incident in several months.
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Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border
A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining.
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Attack on Saudi Arabian airport is another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.
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France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed elections
France on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli…