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Egypt

AU: Algiers and Rabat clash over leading figures

Deeply divided North Africa is once again in danger of being under-represented in forthcoming appointments to key posts in the pan-African institution.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.01.2024

Dassault, the Egyptian army's partner of choice at EDEX defence show

French group Dassault Aviation took advantage of the Egypt Defence Expo, held in Cairo in December, to consolidate its position in the country and build trade cooperation with Egyptian securocrats.

Subscribers only Defence 19.12.2023

Africans sceptical of Al Jaber's COP28 renewables pledge

Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of the COP28, in Dubai on 2 December 2023. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images via AFP

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 08.12.2023

Belgian and Greek firms wait to find out who will build Egypt-EU electricity cable

The Belgian group Jan De Nul hopes to link the Egyptian and European electricity grids. But other projects are more advanced, including one favoured by the European Union.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 28.11.2023

Éric Chevallier to become French ambassador to Cairo

The French ambassador's post in Egypt, held by Marc Baréty until mid-November, will soon be filled.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.11.2023

EU speeds up delivery of boats to Egypt's military

Egyptian boat during a search operation after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, along the shore in the Egyptian port city of Rosetta on 22 September 2016. © Mohamed el-Shahed/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.11.2023

Sisi turns to Gulf to ease external debt burden

The Egyptian president is negotiating to secure large foreign currency deposits from several Gulf states. Egypt's debt puts it on the back foot in its tug-of-war with the United States and Israel over the acceptance of Palestinian refugees from Gaza into Sinai.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 01.11.2023

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a press conference after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Cairo, Egypt, 25 October 2023.

Intelligence-controlled media back Sisi's stance on Gaza

The Egyptian president is refusing to allow Palestinians from Gaza to resettle in Sinai – a scenario advocated by both Washington and Tel Aviv. Egyptian public opinion is largely behind Sisi on this issue, encouraged by the TV channels of United Media Services, which are controlled by the intelligence services.

Free access Politics, Diplomacy 26.10.2023

Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi opening the International Peace Summit in the country's New Administrative Capital (NAC) on 21 October 2023.

Inner circle
Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

Osama Askar is about to be either reappointed or replaced as commander of the Egyptian army. He was already a member of the powerful Supreme Council of the Armed Forces before the election of Sisi and has support among the army top brass as well as the country's powerful construction conglomerates.

Subscribers only Defence 13.10.2023

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Osama Askar, in Nicosia (Cyprus) on 29 March 2022.

Cairo banks on rapprochement with Iran to attract capital

In the wake of the BRICS summit in August, the Egyptian authorities are renewing ties with Tehran and hoping to attract new investment.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 11.10.2023

Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 24 September 2023.

Egypt finalises strategy to launch hydrogen production

The final touches are being put to laws designed to facilitate massive investment in hydrogen production in Egypt. Local and international firms hoping to get a slice of the pie may however hold off until the next devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which is expected in early 2024.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2023

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli.

New timetable favours President Sisi's re-election

Egypt's presidential election has been brought forward to December, effectively limiting the number of candidates and hopes of the vote opening up as the economic crisis weakens President Sisi.

Subscribers only Politics 03.10.2023

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt lures foreign steel investment as local firms struggle

The Egyptian government is encouraging the arrival of foreign investors in the steel industry. Local companies, which are already struggling to cope with rising steel prices, are concerned about this new competition.

Subscribers only Business 27.09.2023

In Focus
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

Ibrahim al-Arjani has rapidly risen to become one of the most powerful men in Egypt, from marshalling pro-government militias to fighting Islamists in his native North Sinai to expanding his business conglomerate's activities into the heart of the Nile Valley thanks to his proximity to the presidential Sisi clan.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.09.2023

Egypt bid to be top EU gas supplier foiled by disappointing data from Zohr field

Egypt had hoped to become the European Union's main supplier of liquefied natural gas. But new alliances in the eastern Mediterranean, the downward revaluation of its gas resources and growing domestic consumption are jeopardising that ambition.

Subscribers only Energy 20.09.2023

Tarek El Molla, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, at Sharm el-Sheikh, 8 December 2018.

Credit Agricole chief to travel to Cairo

The CEO of Credit Agricole Philippe Brassac is expected in Cairo shortly to attend CICA's (Confédération Internationale du Crédit agricole) annual congress and also meet members of the Egyptian government.

Subscribers only Finance 18.09.2023

The blotch on UNESCO director general candidate Khaled al-Anani's record

The former Egyptian tourism and antiquities minister has been chosen as the Arab countries' candidate for the post of director general of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). During his time as minister, however, he allowed a UNESCO-protected Muslim necropolis to be destroyed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.09.2023

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Egypt

AU: Algiers and Rabat clash over leading figures

Dassault, the Egyptian army's partner of choice at EDEX defence show

Africans sceptical of Al Jaber's COP28 renewables pledge

Belgian and Greek firms wait to find out who will build Egypt-EU electricity cable

Éric Chevallier to become French ambassador to Cairo

EU speeds up delivery of boats to Egypt's military

Sisi turns to Gulf to ease external debt burden

Intelligence-controlled media back Sisi's stance on Gaza

Inner circle
Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

Cairo banks on rapprochement with Iran to attract capital

Egypt finalises strategy to launch hydrogen production

New timetable favours President Sisi's re-election

Egypt lures foreign steel investment as local firms struggle

In Focus
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

Egypt bid to be top EU gas supplier foiled by disappointing data from Zohr field

Credit Agricole chief to travel to Cairo

The blotch on UNESCO director general candidate Khaled al-Anani's record

UAE extends influence over Egypt's sovereign fund

Afreximbank inks $32m move to Cairo's New Administrative Capital

Egypt security apparatus mobilises for Sisi re-election

Egypt makes major changes in African ambassadorships

Aton Resources poised to start gold mining in the Eastern Desert

Colas Rail and Orascom beat Arab Contractors to Alexandria Metro project

Macron holds on to North Africa adviser Durel for another year

Cairo loses out on UNESCO Priority Africa leadership role

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Egypt

AU: Algiers and Rabat clash over leading figures

Dassault, the Egyptian army's partner of choice at EDEX defence show

Africans sceptical of Al Jaber's COP28 renewables pledge

Belgian and Greek firms wait to find out who will build Egypt-EU electricity cable

Éric Chevallier to become French ambassador to Cairo

EU speeds up delivery of boats to Egypt's military

Sisi turns to Gulf to ease external debt burden

Intelligence-controlled media back Sisi's stance on Gaza

Inner circle Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

Cairo banks on rapprochement with Iran to attract capital

Egypt finalises strategy to launch hydrogen production

New timetable favours President Sisi's re-election

Egypt lures foreign steel investment as local firms struggle

In Focus The rise of militia businessman Arjani

Egypt bid to be top EU gas supplier foiled by disappointing data from Zohr field

Credit Agricole chief to travel to Cairo

The blotch on UNESCO director general candidate Khaled al-Anani's record

UAE extends influence over Egypt's sovereign fund

Afreximbank inks $32m move to Cairo's New Administrative Capital

Egypt security apparatus mobilises for Sisi re-election

Egypt makes major changes in African ambassadorships

Aton Resources poised to start gold mining in the Eastern Desert

Colas Rail and Orascom beat Arab Contractors to Alexandria Metro project

Macron holds on to North Africa adviser Durel for another year

Cairo loses out on UNESCO Priority Africa leadership role

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Inner circle
Sisi ponders future of army chief Osama Askar

In Focus
The rise of militia businessman Arjani