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December 22, 2025, 3:16 am
Egypt Seeks to Invest in Kwala's Large Industries Project
- [Daily News] Cairo -- EGYPT has shown its interest in investing in Tanzania by establishing large-scale industries in the Kwala area in the Coast Region.
Al-Burhan Returns Home After Talks Affirm Egypt's Support for Sudan's Sovereignty
- [SNA] Port Sudan, December 18, 2025 (SUNA) - The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Muawiya Osman Khalid, said President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, returned home this evening following an official visit to Egypt, where he was received by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.
Huawei Digital Power Gathers Regional Leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh to Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transformation
- [Huawei] Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Quash Conviction of Prominent Economist
- [HRW] Beirut -- Dr. Abd al-Khaliq Farouk Appealing 5-Year Sentence for Criticizing Government
Afcon 2025 Countdown - Super Eagles Depart Cairo for Morocco
- [Premium Times] Officials of the national team confirmed that the Super Eagles will leave Cairo at midday, bringing an end to their short pre-tournament camp in Egypt for the 2025 AFCON.
Egypt's Pharaohs Edge Super Eagles 2-1 in Cairo Friendly
- [This Day] *Chelle and his wards to depart for Morocco on Thursday
AYG - Nigeria Stuns Egypt to Claim Mixed Team Table Tennis Gold
- [Leadership] Nigeria has secured a gold medal in table tennis at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games (AYG) in Angola, triumphing over the continent's powerhouse, Egypt, to become champions in the mixed team event late Monday evening.
Egypt Defeat Super Eagles 2-1 in Pre-Afcon Friendly
- [Vanguard] Egypt earned a confidence-boosting win over Africa Cup of Nations rival Nigeria just days before the tournament begins.
Nigeria Suffer 2-1 Defeat to Egypt in Pre-Afcon Warm-Up Match
- [Leadership] In an electrifying friendly international match held at Cairo's iconic stadium on Tuesday evening, Egypt claimed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, showcasing their preparedness ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Egypt Vs Nigeria - Super Eagles Test Strength Before Showdown in Morocco
- [Premium Times] The Egypt vs Nigeria friendly is the final dress rehearsal for the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament
Afcon - Egyptian Teammates Rally Behind Unsettled Salah
- [Leadership] While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Rology Raises New Funding to Expand Ai-Driven Teleradiology Across Mea
- [Daba Finance] Egypt-based healthtech company Rology has closed a growth funding round backed by Philips Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, Sanofi Global Health Unit's Impact Fund, and MIT Solve Innovation Future. The size of the round was not disclosed.
Paymob, Robusta Partner On Payments, AI and Digital Experiences
- [Daba Finance] Egyptian fintech Paymob and Robusta Technology Group (RTG) have entered a strategic partnership to build an integrated digital ecosystem that combines digital payments, AI and user-experience solutions.
Colonial-Era Nile Narratives No Longer Serve Egypt's Interests, Govt Official
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- An Egyptian official's recent hardline rhetoric on Nile water rights reflects an outdated colonial-era mindset, failing to align with modern realities of national interest, said a prominent Ethiopian government official.
Moneyhash Partners Amwal to Expand Payment Solutions in Saudi Arabia
- [Daba Finance] MoneyHash, the Egypt-based payment orchestration platform operating across the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with Saudi fintech Amwal Tech to expand installment-based payment options for merchants in the Kingdom.
Afcon 2025 Countdown - NFF Confirms New Date for Super Eagles-Egypt Friendly
- [Premium Times] This adjustment, the federation said, will help both technical crews test larger portions of their provisional squads before final selection.
From Egypt's Dominance to Eto'o's Goals - 10 Afcon Records
- [Vanguard] Egypt have won the competition a record seven times, including three titles in a row between 2006 and 2010. The Pharaohs have played 111 matches in 26 editions, winning 60, drawing 24 and losing 27.
Egypt Calls Somalia Key to Its National Security, Urges Sustained Funding for AU Mission
- [Shabelle] Doha -- 7 December 2025: Somalia remains a central pillar of Egyptian, Arab and African national security, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at a panel on state-building in Somalia held on the sidelines of the Doha Forum.
Egypt Ramps Up Sudanese Refugee Deportations With Little UNHCR Pushback
- [The New Humanitarian] Cairo -- "It is a systematic effort to erase their legal protections."
Mofa Urges All Concerned Actors to Condemn Irresponsible Behavior of Egypt
- [ENA] Egypt's rejection of dialogue and doubling down on its hostile rhetoric with a clear intention to orchestrate an escalation is an irresponsible behavior that should be denounced by all concerned actors, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Namibia in Historic Win Against Egypt
- [Namibian] Namibia sealed a historic 4-2 victory against Egypt at the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in India yesterday to blow new life into their world cup campaign.
AD Ports Buys 19.3% Stake in Alexandria Container Operator for $272m
- [Daba Finance] AD Ports Group acquired a 19.3% stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company from the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company in a deal valued at more than AED 1 billion ($272 million). The transaction expands the UAE group's footprint in Egypt and strengthens its positioning along key Asia-Middle East-Europe trade routes.
Revibe Raises $17m to Expand Refurbished Electronics Marketplace
- [Daba Finance] Revibe, a Dubai-based marketplace for refurbished electronics with major operations in Egypt, has raised $17 million in a Series A round led by Partech. The funding came from Partech's Africa II fund, with participation from e& capital, Burda Principal Investments, EQNX, and existing investors.
Bringing Medical Care to Egyptian and Sudanese People in Aswan
- [MSF] Khaled* sits in the corner of the waiting room, with his UNHCR registration card in one hand, and a little plastic bag full of empty medication packets in the other. This is his third visit to the clinic in Daraw, located in the governorate of Aswan, southern Egypt, where he is receiving treatment for his chronic illness.
Team Nigeria Storms Egypt for World Karate Championship
- [This Day] Team Nigeria departed the country yesterday afternoon for the World Karate Championship scheduled to hold from Thursday, November 27 to November 30, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.
Egypt's Bluworks Raises $1m Seed to Scale HR Management Platform
- [Daba Finance] Bluworks, a Cairo-based HR tech startup focused on blue-collar workforce management, has raised $1 million in seed funding to accelerate its expansion in Egypt and enter new regional markets. c
Team Nigeria Departs for World Karate Championship in Egypt
- [Premium Times] The delegation features five athletes who have distinguished themselves through discipline, dedication and strong performances on the domestic and continental circuits
Uganda Showcases Coffee, Tea At Expo in Cairo
- [Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, -- The 1st Uganda Tourism, Coffee and Tea Expo in Egypt has opened at the Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski in Cairo. The two-day event aims to highlight 'Destination Uganda' to tourists as well as to promote Ugandan coffee and tea to Egyptian consumers and businesses.
Egypt Holds Interest Rates As Inflation Pressures Re-Emerge
- [Daba Finance] The Central Bank of Egypt left its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, keeping the overnight deposit rate at 21% and the lending rate at 22%.
