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October 8, 2026, 6:06 pm
Four African Countries Call for De-Escalation of Tension in Ethiopia
- [Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.
Egyptian Fintech Unicorn Mnt-Halan Secures $76.5m Securitisation Deals
- [Daba Finance] Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan has successfully completed three securitisation issuances with a combined value exceeding EGP4 billion, or US$76.5 million. These transactions were executed for its two subsidiaries, Halan Consumer Finance and Tasaheel for Finance. The deals mark a significant step in securing diversified funding for the company's continued expansion.
Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan Hold Four-Way Summit On Regional Security and Cooperation
- [Shabelle] El Alamein, Egypt -- The presidents of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea, along with Sudan's head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, held a four-way summit in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein to discuss regional developments and ways to strengthen political and economic cooperation.
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan Converge As Tensions With Ethiopia Deepen
- [Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Leaders of Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia have reaffirmed their opposition to unilateral actions and interference in the affairs of states, while asserting the role of Red Sea littoral countries in governing the strategic waterway, in a declaration that comes amid sharply deteriorating relations between the four countries and Ethiopia.
Any Discussion About Utilization and Management of Abay River, Red Sea Must Consider Ethiopia's Geographic Reality and Legitimate Nat'l Interests - Ministry
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored today that any discussion regarding the utilization and management of the Abay River and the issue of Red Sea must take into account Ethiopia's geographic reality and legitimate national interests.
Ethiopia Captures Tigray Capital As Its Regional Rivals Meet in Egypt
- [RFI] Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, local sources said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.
AU Urges Restraint As Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt Tensions Rise
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Commission has urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint amid heightened tensions between the three countries, warning against actions or statements that could further destabilise the region.
'I Have Not Lost My Dreams' - Refugee Education Funding Cuts Threaten Millions
- [UN News] A teenage girl who fled war-torn Sudan for neighbouring Egypt and hopes to pursue a technology degree is an example of why countries must ensure that young refugees can continue to learn.
Egypt Engaged in Obstructing Ethiopia's Integrationist Role, Development
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt has been attempting to hinder Ethiopia's integrationist role in the region and to obstruct its development, fearing that these might pull the rug out from under its feet, Abdulshakur Abdulsamad, a Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies and Regional Integration Initiative said.
Secret Chambers in Tutankhamun's Tomb Could Hold the Burial of a Lost Egyptian Queen - We May Get Answers Soon
- [The Conversation Africa] A growing body of research is generating renewed interest in potential hidden spaces beyond the decorated walls of Tutankhamun's burial chamber in Egypt.
Govt Orders Departure of Egyptian Diplomat
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.
MNT-Halan Plans Cairo IPO With 20 Percent Stake Sale
- [Daba Finance] MNT-Halan, Egypt's first fintech unicorn, is preparing for a stock market debut in Cairo, aiming to sell a 20% stake in its Egyptian business. This strategic move brings a company built on lending and digital payments closer to its initial public offering. The offering is targeted for completion in October, contingent on securing all necessary regulatory approvals and favorable market conditions.
Ethiopia Establishes Abay Compensation Committee to Assess Projects Allegedly 'Obstructed By Egypt'
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Ethiopia has established a committee to assess economic losses and missed development opportunities arising from projects it says were "obstructed by Egypt", with more than 22 projects, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), already identified, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa (PhD) said.
Liberia, Egypt Sign Military Cooperation Protocol
- [New Dawn] -- Training, Intelligence Sharing, Technical Cooperation Included
CPJ, Partners Demand Release of Six Egyptian Investigative Journalists
- [CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists joined partner organizations on Wednesday in condemning the arrest in recent days of six journalists working for independent Egyptian investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh, and calling for their immediate release.
Golden Shuttlers Beat Host Egypt to Reach Mixed Team Relay Semi-Finals
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Golden Shuttlers produced a strong performance to defeat hosts Egypt 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the Mixed Team Relay at the ongoing 2026 All Africa U-19 Junior Championship in Cairo yesterday.
Egypt, Senegal and Ghana Face Pressure to Relaunch Drive for 2027 Afcon
- [RFI] Continental powerhouses Egypt, Ghana and Senegal will attempt to get their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns back on track on Tuesday after opening round setbacks last week.
Algeria and Morocco Make Winning Starts As Egypt Held By Angola in Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
- [CAF] Algeria began the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over Zambia as Morocco also claimed three points, while Egypt were held to a goalless draw by Angola on Friday.
Nigeria Prevail but Senegal Draw On Vieira's Debut in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
- [RFI] Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.
Egypt's Next Economy Lies Beyond the Suez Canal
- [allAfrica] For centuries, Egypt's power has flowed from the Nile and its position between continents. In the twenty-first century, the question is whether geography can become industry--and strategic relevance become broadly shared prosperity.
Has the U.S. Adopted a Regime Change Policy in Sudan?
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity this week surrounding peace efforts in Sudan as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has reached a stalemate, leaving the country virtually divided between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Egyptian Illusion of Guardianship Over Nile River Demolished Foreever
- [ENA] No matter a government change or leadership in Egypt, one thing remains constant in the official Egyptian discourse regarding the Nile River, which is dealing with the resources of the basin countries from a perspective of guardianship and considering development in the upstream countries an issue that requires Cairo's approval.
Egypt Declares Suez Canal Secure As August Revenue Surges to $567 Million
- [Radio Dalsan] CAIRO -- Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has declared the waterway safe, with maritime traffic flowing normally as August revenue rose 56.7 percent year-on-year to $567.1 million, up from $326 million in the same month of 2025. SCA Chairman Osama Rabie announced the figures during a ceremony in Alexandria marking World Maritime Day 2026, organized by the Maritime Transport Sector of the Ministry of Transport.
US-Egypt-Sudan Meeting in New York Discusses Peace Efforts
- [Dabanga] Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem and US President's Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos met in New York on Sunday to discuss efforts to advance existing diplomatic initiatives and create conditions for a sustainable political settlement in Sudan.
Egypt's Water Policy - Waste At Home, Coercion On Ethiopia
- [ENA] Egypt stands out for its chronic mismanagement of water resources, despite contributing virtually nothing to the flow of the Abay (Nile)--a striking paradox at the heart of the Nile debate.
Egypt Says It Backs South Sudan's Fula Dam After Review, Renews Objections to Ethiopia's GERD
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Egypt has agreed to South Sudan's planned Grand Fula Dam after reviewing technical studies on the project, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said, as Cairo simultaneously reiterated its objections to Ethiopia's unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Egypt, CIA Chief Affirm Support for Somalia's Sovereignty
- [Radio Dalsan] Cairo -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo on Sunday, September 20, 2026, where both leaders reaffirmed support for Somalia's security and stability. The meeting, also attended by Egyptian General Intelligence Director Hassan Rashad, focused on regional developments including the situations in Somalia, Sudan, Gaza, and the Horn of Africa .
President El-Sisi Meets the Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA
- [Presidency of Egypt] Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, Mr. John Ratcliffe. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Minister Hassan Rashad.
Bust of Agostinho Neto Inaugurated in Cairo
- [ANGOP] Cairo -- Angola's first President, António Agostinho Neto, was honoured on Sunday in Cairo with the inauguration of a bust in Heroes' Square, as part of the celebrations marking National Hero's Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Angola and Egypt.
