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POLITICSOct 8Egypt charges six journalists with terrorism offensesJournalists from the independent fact-checking platform Matsadaash, a name that means 'Don't Believe It' in Arabic, were arrested during raids across several governorates on September 28 and 29.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 6Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalistsEgypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Egypt condemned by more than 80 rights groups after detaining newsroom of journalistsArrests follow US waiving of Egypt’s human rights responsibilities linked to receiving military aidIrish Times World
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detainedGuardian World
POLITICSOct 3President Isaias Afwerki on working visit to EgyptAsmara, 03 October 2026 – At the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt on a working visit early this morning. During the visit, President Isaias will participate in the Summit of Heads of State on collective security, stability and partnership. The summit is a continuation of periodic forums held […]shabait · eritrea
POLITICSOct 2Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Nile damThe tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Rubio unblocks $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been withheld over human rights concernsTop US diplomat Marco Rubio signed off on the waiver but argued that Washington’s concerns over its Middle Eastern ally’s human rights record will remain a point of discussion in full bilateral discussions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptRubio has bypassed human rights restrictions to authorize the release of $320 million in military assistance to Egypt. This decision impacts U.S. foreign policy and human rights considerations in the region.therecord.com · Canada
POLITICSOct 2Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptSenator Rubio has waived human rights restrictions to allow the release of $320 million in military aid to Egypt. This signifies a significant foreign policy decision impacting international relations and human rights considerations.clickondetroit.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptSenator Rubio has bypassed human rights restrictions to approve the release of $320 million in military aid to Egypt. This decision impacts US foreign policy and human rights considerations.orlandosentinel.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading DisinformationThe government claims that reporters from Matsaddash, a well-known news outlet that debunks false reports, spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.NYT World
POLITICSOct 1Cutting off ties with Egypt over Regeni will make things worse - MeloniPremier points out that diplomatic relations were re-established by Gentiloni's executiveANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 30Entire editorial staff of independent investigative platform arrested in EgyptNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 30Cutting ties with Egypt won't bring truth for Giulio Regeni says MeloniTajani under fire for allegedly downplaying importance of Egyptian officials' convictionANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 29Is Egypt’s Diplomacy Clever or Clumsy?Regional wars have required Cairo to maneuver between competing demands.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 29Egyptian officials' lawyers set to appeal Regeni convictionsThree got 10-year terms for abducting student who was murdered in CairoANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 28Regeni family lawyer says govt must acknowledge ruling and sever ties with EgyptANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 283 Egypt security officials found guilty of Regeni kidnapping but not murderGet 10 years in jailANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 283 Egypt security officials found guilty of Regeni murder, 1 clearedGeneral acquitted, three subordinates get 10 years eachANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 27‘She could lose her life’: Husband of British mother-of-four detained on Egypt trip makes emotional plea to PMA petition has been launched asking PM Burnham and Ed Miliband to secure Eman el-Shazly’s releaseThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 25Jaishankar meets Jordan , Egypt FMs amid West Asia crisisJaishankar is meeting with the foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt amidst a crisis in West Asia. These meetings are significant diplomatic efforts addressing regional instability.siasat.com · India
POLITICSSep 21Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-SabbaghOver a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 20CIA director met with Egyptian President Al Sisi in CairoThe head of the CIA met in Cairo with the Egyptian leader to address conflicts in Iran, Gaza, and Sudan, and security in the Gulf. The visit follows US warnings about traveling to the region due to tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, affecting traffic and raising crude oil prices.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on FridayIn the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.Africanews [en]