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POLITICS21h agoDemocratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decisionChris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.BBC World
POLITICS2d agoEgypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada MasrWarnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed websiteLina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Masr, has been released from detention by Egypt’s authorities and had her website ordered to be shut down by a court amid an intensifying crackdown on independent media in the country.Attalah was taken briefly into custody after a Cairo court convicted her of managing an unlicensed website, prompting fresh international concerns over press freedom in Egypt. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICS3d agoThe next phase of military rule in Egypt is hereEl-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoEgyptian journalist free again after paying 50,000 euro fineDe Egyptische journalist Lina Attalah is weer vrijgelaten. Ze werd dinsdag opgepakt voor het runnen van de nieuwssite Mada Masr, omdat ze dat zonder vergunning deed. Ze werd in de rechtszaal gearresteerd na een uitspraak door een Egyptische rechtbank. Die veroordeelde haar tot een boete van omgerekend ongeveer 50.000 euro. Ook moest de site offline worden gehaald. Volgens haar advocaat is Attalah vrijgelaten na het betalen van de geldboete. Attalah is de hoofdredacteur van de onafhankelijke nieuwssite en won vele internationale prijzen voor haar journalistieke werk. Op de site worden geregeld NOS Buitenland
POLITICS3d agoEgypt releases prominent journalist Lina Attalah from custodyLina Attalah war released from custody on Tuesday, hours after she was detained and after a court ordered the closure of her website Mada Masr. A court had earlier fined Attalah three million Egyptian pounds (around $53,400) for operating the outlet without a license.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoEgypt orders closure of independent news site Mada MasrDW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoEgypt orders closure of leading independent news site Mada MasrAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoEgyptian Court Orders News Site Closed as Critics Warn of a CrackdownMada Masr, one of Egypt’s few independent media outlets, said a judge ordered it closed for operating without a license and detained its editor in chief.NYT World
POLITICS3d agoEgypt convicts Mada Masr editor in ‘draconian’ press crackdownEgypt has consistently ranked as one the world's leading jailers of journalists since 2013The Independent World
POLITICS3d agoJudge bans critical Egyptian news site, editor-in-chief fined and arrestedNOS Buitenland
POLITICS3d agoEgyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closureAmnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".BBC World
POLITICS3d agoEgypt detains journalist Lina Attalah after court rulingEgyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.Africanews [en]
POLITICS5d agoWe never left Egypt, only prodigals need to return home, by Owei LakemfaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu told Nigerians on October 19, 2026, that they will not return to Egypt. He seems unaware that Egypt is our ancestral home and that we never left and will never leave. This Niger Area is the land of milk and honey we inherited from our fathers and mothers. We were never […] The post We never left Egypt, only prodigals need to return home, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoPresident Sisi attends closing ceremony of Egypt Forum 2026President Sisi participated in the closing ceremony of the Egypt Forum 2026. This indicates ongoing diplomatic or economic engagement by the Egyptian leadership.egyptindependent.com · Egypt
POLITICS6d agoEgypt: Abdel Fattah al-Sissi assures he will leave the presidency in 2030… under certain conditionsLe président égyptien, qui a fait modifier la Constitution en 2019 pour allonger son mandat de quatre à six ans, s’est engagé à céder le pouvoir, si toutefois il estime que les candidats à sa succession sont prêts à gouverner.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS6d agoEgypt Condemns Deadly Church Attack in JordanEgypt has issued a condemnation regarding a deadly attack on a church in Jordan, demonstrating an international response to the violent incident.egyptianstreets.com · Egypt
POLITICSOct 24Arab News | Intense diplomacy ongoing as Egypt seeks to avert regional escalation : foreign ministry spokesmanEgypt is engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to prevent regional escalation. This indicates concerns about increasing tensions and potential conflict in the region.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSOct 24Saudi , Turkish , Egyptian , and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Issues in Istanbul MeetingForeign Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan held a meeting in Istanbul to discuss various regional issues. This represents a diplomatic engagement among several key nations.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICSOct 22Lina Attalah: Mada Masr journalist sent for trial in EgyptLina Attalah, who is accused of managing a website without a license, will go to court next week. Mada Masr has published reporting critical of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 22What is the Turkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU, Egypt opposed?Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21Al Sisi affirms that Egypt will "defend Saudi territory" and will not attack YemenEgypt seeks to support Saudi Arabia without getting involved in Yemen, according to President al Sisi, who emphasizes Saudi territorial defense. The Egyptian Parliament, close to the president, is discussing authorizing military support, distancing itself from its traditional prudent foreign policy.Clarín
POLITICSOct 19News Analysis : Egypt pledge to help defend Saudi Arabia centers on shared interests , balanced deterrenceEgypt has pledged to assist in the defense of Saudi Arabia, a commitment reportedly based on shared interests and maintaining balanced deterrence. This signifies strengthening alliances and strategic defense postures in the region.kenyastar.com · Kenya
POLITICSOct 19‘You Cannot Ask Moses To Go Back To Egypt,’ Tinubu Insists No Fuel Subsidy ReturnTinubu announced an end to fuel subsidy in May 2023. The policy sparked an immediate hike in petrol pump prices, leading to calls for its reversal. The post ‘You Cannot Ask Moses To Go Back To Egypt,’ Tinubu Insists No Fuel Subsidy Return appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 18Egypt parliament delays vote on military support to Saudi ArabiaEgypt's parliament delayed a vote on providing military support to Saudi Arabia. This indicates a significant political decision point affecting regional alliances and military posture.middleeasteye.net · Israel