Egypt’s top prosecutor on Tuesday referred 13 alleged militants to criminal court on charges of forming a “terrorist cell” targeting police and army forces, a statement from the prosecutor’s office said. The cell, allegedly based in the Nile Delta city … read more
The World Food Programme pledged on Tuesday to expand an aid programme in Egypt that helps poor families keep their children in school and out of the workforce. The programme, aimed at combating child labour, currently assists more than 100,000 … read more
Pope Francis urged Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday to ensure peace during his country’s political transition and called on Egypt to embrace its diplomatic role in the troubled Middle East. During what the Vatican described as “cordial” talks … read more
Italian officials expressed happiness during their meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi about his selection to Italy as the first station within his European tour, saying this reflects strong bilateral ties, according to Presidential Spokesperson Alaa Youssef. The Italians, … read more
While Egypt’s secular political forces are stepping up efforts to contest the country’s coming parliamentary polls as one bloc capable of winning a majority, they are also doing their best to eliminate a major rival from their way: the ultraconservative … read more
By Dr César Chelala Female circumcision, also called female genital mutilation (FGM) is widely practiced in 29 countries in Africa and the Middle East. More than 125 million women have been subjected to different forms of genital mutilation across Africa … read more
The founder of Christians Against the Coup has been arrested at Cairo airport while attempting to fly to Qatar, the Freedom and Justice news website reported. Ramy Jan, a Coptic Christian, is an outspoken supporter of ousted Islamist president Mohamed … read more
The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday the arrest of five members of the Salafi Front, on charges of inciting violence and plotting to organise protests. A statement on the ministry’s official page claimed that the suspects are members of … read more
Egypt’s security forces have cleared 500-metres on the eastern border with the Palestinian Gaza Strip of houses, therefore concluding the first phase of a “buffer zone” it is creating in Sinai, the North Sinai governor said on Tuesday. North Sinai … read more
A bus crashed in the Karimat road on its way to the city of Al-Minya on Monday, leaving up to four people dead and 18 injured, according to state media. An official in the traffic police department told state media … read more