Tag: Egypt
As Ethiopia Completes Dam Project, Could Its Neighbours Go to War Over Waters of the River Nile?
Africa14:09 GMT 14.06.2021The river Nile is the longest river in the world - at least 4,000 miles long - but upstream it divides...
As Israel Prepares to Swear in New Government, What Do Egypt and Jordan Expect?
On Monday, the chairman of Israel's Knesset (legislature), Yariv Levin, is set to announce that the head of the Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid,...
Egypt Sees Israel-Hamas Truce as Its ‘National Security Concern’ as Delegation Set to Visit Cairo
The North African nation, that has been involved in mediating between israel and the Palestinians since 1979, is concerned that tensions between the two...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Warns Israel: ‘For Every One of Us You Kill We Will Bomb Tel Aviv’
Palestinian militants launched several thousand rockets toward Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, after clashes in East Jerusalem in early May led to the worst...
Egypt, Kenya Sign Military Agreement as Dispute With Ethiopia Over Blue Nile Dam Heats Up
Africa01:11 GMT 27.05.2021Amid a continued impasse over a controversial Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile, Egypt has signed a defense cooperation agreement with...
US Seeks ‘Equal Security’ for Israelis and Palestinians Amid Gaza’s ‘Grave’ Humanitarian Situation
US President Joe Biden hailed the Egypt-mediated ceasefire reached between israel and Hamas on Thursday after 11 days of violence, underscoring that Palestinians and...
GOP Senators Push Bill to Redirect Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Funds to ‘Replenish’ Israel’s Iron Dome
US11:28 GMT 23.05.2021(updated 13:44 GMT 23.05.2021) The administration of US President Joe Biden notified Congress that it approved selling israel $735 million...
Should Israel Be Wary of Stage Qatar Gives Haniyeh, As Confrontation With Hamas Enters Its 8th Day?
Qatar gave refuge to Hamas' politburo chief a year ago, following Egypt's decision not to let him back into the Gaza Strip after he...
US Special Envoy Travels to Africa in Hopes of Mediating Efforts to Resolve Nile Dispute
Africa22:26 GMT 04.05.2021Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have been working for decades to come to a mutual agreement about the construction of the Grand...
As Ankara Seeks to Reset Ties With Cairo, Will the Page Turn on Turkish-Egyptian Relations?
A former adviser to Egypt's foreign minister says Ankara's decision to take a step towards Cairo is dictated by a desire to reposition itself...
Suez Canal: Past Fiascos That Caused Maritime Traffic Gridlocks
It's hoped that the Ever Given, currently stuck in the Suez Canal and causing a massive backlog of ships, will be refloated this weekend....
Egypt and Jordan Eye Israel’s Elections Closely, as Israelis Go to Polls for 4th Time in 2 Years
Authorities in Cairo would like to see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retain his seat, thinks an Egyptian expert, due to his friendly ties with...
Tehran Accuses US of Profiting From ‘Blood Trade’ by Selling Saudi Coalition Weapons for Yemen War
Middle East00:43 GMT 04.03.2021(updated 00:45 GMT 04.03.2021) The Houthis managed to secure most of Marib on Wednesday, the government’s last stronghold in...
As Egypt Marks 1st Anniversary Since Hosni Mubarak’s Death, Ex-Diplomat Says His Legacy Will Live On
Mubarak will always be remembered for the efforts he exerted in the modernisation of Egypt, for the infrastructure he built and for the stability...
‘Completely Wrong’: Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Denies Sending Mercenaries to Libyan Warzone
Africa14:06 GMT 24.02.2021(updated 14:34 GMT 24.02.2021) Libya collapsed into a series of warring factions in the aftermath of the 2011 NATO-assisted uprising...
Almost a Month After Boycott on Qatar Was Lifted, Future Looks Bright for Middle East, Says Expert
Middle East06:01 GMT 02.02.2021(updated 06:03 GMT 02.02.2021) Doha might not drop its support for the Muslim Brotherhood*, says a Kuwait-based expert. Nor...
