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Egypt Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters of African Space Agency in Cairo

Egypt Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters of African Space Agency in Cairo

Egypt has officially opened the permanent headquarters of the African Space Agency in Cairo, Anadolu Agency reported. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described this development as a significant milestone for Africa’s collective efforts and a transformative shift in acquiring future capabilities,…
UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages

UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Tuesday that it is suspending vital aid to refugees in Egypt, including medical care for many fleeing war-torn Sudan, due to a lack of funding, Arab News reported. The agency stated that…
Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Royal Tomb in Egypt

Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Royal Tomb in Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday the discovery of a royal tomb dating back 3,500 years, Anadolu Agency reported. A joint archaeological team from Egypt and the University of Pennsylvania uncovered this significant find from the…
Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees

Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees

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…
Rising Seas Threaten Historic Alexandria

Rising Seas Threaten Historic Alexandria

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…
Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II

Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II

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 launches updated AI strategy to boost economy and global standing

Egypt launches updated AI strategy to boost economy and global standing

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 reaches 107.25 million, statistical data reveals

Egypt’s population reaches 107.25 million, statistical data reveals

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…
4,100-year-old tomb of Egyptian physician unearthed in Saqqara

4,100-year-old tomb of Egyptian physician unearthed in Saqqara

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…
HRW raises concerns over ver Egypt’s draft asylum law

HRW raises concerns over ver Egypt’s draft asylum law

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…
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