AFRICA’S tourism industry is soaring, with fresh data showing that over 50 million international travellers visited the continent’s top destinations in the past year. At the heart of this boom stands Egypt, which has emerged as the region’s undisputed leader in attracting tourists — and in handling them at its bustling main airport. According to figures … Read more
Egypt has strongly criticised comments by Israel‘s prime minister, in which he suggested that a Palestinian state could be established on Saudi territory. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu said during an interview with Israel’s Channel 14: “The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there.” The remarks came after Riyadh reiterated that it would … Read more
US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated the call for Palestinians to move out of Gaza and said he thinks both Jordan and Egypt will comply with a request to take in Palestinians, reports said. US media sources claimed that the president made his latest remarks about the future of Gaza and its population … Read more
BUOYED by their success, gold smugglers on the Sudanese-Egyptian border are now trafficking a wide array of goods, including fuel, weapons, and human beings. But they have been met with a brutal response from the Egyptian military, which has deployed helicopters, snipers and heavy weapons during attacks that have left smugglers dead in remote … Read more
EGYPT is home to Africa’s largest solar farm, the Benban Solar Park, located in the vast expanse of the Aswan desert. Covering 37 square kilometres, this monumental project is a key player in Egypt’s push towards a sustainable energy future. Completed in 2019, the solar complex cost $3.66bn to construct and houses 41 individual … Read more
THE presidents of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia agreed to boost cooperation for the Somali army to confront “terrorism” and protect its land and sea borders, a joint statement said, leaving Ethiopia further isolated in the region. The security agreement will unsettle Addis Ababa, which has thousands of troops in neighbouring Somalia fighting al Qaeda-linked insurgents, … Read more
AS of 2023, Egypt holds the largest share of Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for 13.63 percent, according to a report by the IMF. South Africa and Nigeria follow closely with contributions of 13.01 percent and 12.50 percent, respectively. These three nations continue to dominate the economic landscape of Africa, reflecting their substantial influence … Read more
EGYPT has claimed the top spot in Africa for quality of life, according to the Best Countries Rankings 2024 by US News & World Report. This prestigious ranking, which assesses nations on factors such as quality of life, cultural influence, economic strength, and entrepreneurship, places Egypt as the highest-ranked African country, securing the 35th spot globally. A cradle … Read more
Egypt has announced its intention to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, aiming to bring the Games to Africa for the first time. The head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf, revealed this plan on Sunday, highlighting Egypt’s expanding infrastructure and sports facilities as key factors for … Read more
EGYPTIAN President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday swore in a new government that comprises new defence and foreign ministers amid regional turmoil and domestic economic woes. Egypt, with an estimated 9 million refugees and migrants, has been hard hit by the fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in the neighbouring Gaza Strip and … Read more