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April 11, 2026, 7:58 am
Egyptian, Lebanese Journalists Targeted in Cyber Attacks
- [CPJ] Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by new reports about spear-phishing attacks against several Egyptian and Lebanese journalists aimed at compromising their Apple, Microsoft, and Google accounts.
Egypt Arrests Commentator Ahmed Douma Over Article and Posts
- [CPJ] Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately release political commentator Ahmed Douma, who was arrested on April 6 at the Supreme State Security Prosecution headquarters following a six-hour interrogation, which ordered his detention for four days pending investigation.
Kebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Zuru, Dies in Egypt
- [Premium Times] Mr Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment
Egypt Leads As African Tech Startups Raise $711m in First Quarter
- [Daba Finance] African startups raised $711 million across more than 80 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to data tracked by TechCabal Insights. About 18% of deals had undisclosed values. The disclosed funding reflects a mix of equity, debt, and grants flowing into the ecosystem during the period.
Egypt's Lucky Raises $23m to Expand Consumer Credit Platform
- [Daba Finance] Lucky has raised 23 million dollars in a Series B round combining equity and debt, as the company looks to expand its consumer credit platform and enter new markets.
Egypt Expands Startup Support Beyond Cairo With Aswan Program
- [Daba Finance] Information Technology Industry Development Agency has supported 61 startups in Upper Egypt through a program run with Plug and Play, as the country seeks to broaden its tech ecosystem beyond Cairo.
Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies in Egypt
- [Vanguard] The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away in an Egyptian hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Sudan, Egypt Agree to Activate MOUs On Labour Cooperation
- [SNA] Cairo, April 5, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mutasim Ahmed Salih, held talks with Egypt's Minister of Labour, Hassan Raddad, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in labour, vocational training, and the exchange of expertise.
Security Alert - Monitoring Conflict in the Region, Safety Guidance for U.S. Citizens, and Taba Border Crossing Fees
- [U.S. Embassy Cairo] Event: U.S. Embassy Cairo advises U.S. citizens to closely monitor the news for regional developments related to military operations in Iran. U.S. citizens should exercise caution and remain aware of their surroundings.
Egypt Imposes Energy-Saving Curbs As Hormuz Closure Hits Fuel Supply
- [RFI] Egypt will impose emergency energy-saving measures this weekend as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up fuel costs and raises fears of an energy crisis.
Qualiphi Acquires Career Club to Expand Ai Career Platform Across Mena
- [Daba Finance] Qualiphi has acquired Career Club in a six-figure deal completed in the second half of 2025, as it expands AI-powered career services across Egypt and the Gulf.
Egyptian E-Commerce Startup Mitcha Acquired By US Firm Converted
- [Daba Finance] Converted has acquired Mitcha as it expands its data-driven commerce ecosystem in emerging markets.
Egypt and Turkey Agree to Support Somalia's Unity and Security
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Egypt and Turkey agreed to strengthen support for Somalia's unity, territorial integrity and security during the third round of diplomatic consultations on African affairs held in Cairo, officials said.
El-Rufai's Lawyer Flays ICPC Over Egypt Property Claims
- [Daily Trust] Ubong Esop Akpan, counsel to former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of engaging in political persecution.
