Egypt

Refugees International has raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions faced by Sudanese refugees in Egypt, calling for immediate international intervention, Jurist News reported. A recent report, “No Model of Refuge,” highlights risks of deportation, restricted access to essential services, and…

Recent research highlights the alarming rise in building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt, with incidents increasing from one per year to about 40, Earth.com reported. Researchers attribute this trend to sea-level rise and seawater intrusion, signaling a significant threat to the…

Egyptian officials have announced the discovery of the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, a ruler of ancient Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty. This marks the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun’s in 1922. A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission uncovered the…

Egypt has unveiled the second edition of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030), aiming to establish itself as a leading AI hub in the Middle East and Africa, local news reports said. The strategy, developed by the National Council for…

Egypt’s population has climbed to 107.25 million, the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced yesterday. The figure was reported via the population clock prominently displayed atop the CAPMAS headquarters. According to the latest data, the population increased…

Archaeologists have discovered the 4,100-year-old tomb of Tetinebefou, a prominent Egyptian physician, in Saqqara, Egypt, local news reports said on Wednesday. The physician, who reportedly treated the pharaoh, held rare titles including “conjurer of the goddess Serqet” and “director of…

Egypt’s draft asylum law, approved by parliament on November 19, 2024, has sparked criticism from human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), Human Rights Watch said. Critics argue the law could undermine refugee rights, violate international agreements, and hinder…

Archaeologists from Egypt and the United States have uncovered an ancient Middle Kingdom tomb in the South Asasif necropolis near Luxor, dating back to 1938-1630 B.C., Arab News reported yesterday. The tomb contains 11 sealed burials, suggesting it was a…

A train collision in Minya Province, Egypt, on Sunday resulted in 20 injuries as two carriages fell into an irrigation canal, VOA reported on Sunday. The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) reported that the accident occurred when one train struck the…

In Cairo, Sudanese refugees face significant challenges after fleeing their war-torn homeland, with many waiting for asylum identification cards from the UN refugee agency, Arab News revealed in an article yesterday. These cards, intended to provide legal protection and access…