AllAfrica News: Egypt

EFG Hermes Gains Top Spot At Kenya, Nigerian Stock Exchange

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:51:46 GMT

[This Day] Egyptian Financial Group Hermes Holding, EFG Hermes, has been ranked first on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and second by value traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, highlighting the significant strides made in both Sub-Saharan Africa's western and eastern financial hubs.

Cabinet Toughens Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:20:04 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Cairo -- Perpetrators could be jailed for up to 20 years under amendments aimed at stamping out the ancient practice

Two Journalists Resurface in Court After Disappearing for Days

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:21:54 GMT

[RSF] Two journalists have disappeared in a similar manner this month in Egypt only to reappear many days later when they were brought before a court and placed in pre-trial detention. Treating journalists like this is unacceptable and violates international law, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says.

Open Letter to the European Union and Its Member States On Egypt

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:59:54 GMT

[HRW] Dear High Representative,

Water Crisis Extends Beyond Impact of Ethiopia's Nile Dam

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:57:15 GMT

[African Arguments] The long negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on the terms under which the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be filled and operated have shown little sign so far of agreement.

Women Jailed Over Tiktok Posts to Face Trafficking Charges

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:34:48 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The women had expected to be freed, but will now stay in prison pending another trial

Billion-Dollar Soviet Project, the Aswan Dam, Turns 50

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:01:14 GMT

[RFI] Fifty years after Nile River flooding was brought under control by the Aswan High Dam, the billion-dollar project is still revered as a fountain of life - generating huge amounts of electricity and bringing water to both Egypt and Sudan.

Egyptian Court Orders Two Female Tiktok Stars Be Freed From Jail

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:17:49 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The social media influencers were jailed for violating family morals and posting indecent videos

The New Face of Parliament - an 83-Year-Old Woman Lawmaker

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:37:59 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Farida El Choubachy has become the first woman to preside over the opening session of Egypt's parliament in 42 years

No End to Escalating Repression

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:31:32 GMT

[HRW] Beirut -- Authorities Punish Critics, Close Civic Space with Impunity

2VP Invites Egyptian Company to Consider Investing in Zanzibar

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:37:27 GMT

[Daily News] The Second Vice-President, Hemed Suleiman Abdalla has invited Samcrete, an Egyptian company, to invest in Zanzibar, promising a conducive environment for investment in any project they wish to establish in the islands.

PM Asserts Necessity of Providing Strategic Stocks of Various Commodities

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:14:17 GMT

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli asserted on Monday the necessity of offering various commodities for citizens, and providing strategic stocks in order to avoid any emergencies especially amid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, while at the same time working to control market prices.

Emergency Fund, Umbrella Insurance for Expats Under Migration Bill - Makram

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:56:56 GMT

[Egypt Online] Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Nabila Makram on Monday said the immigration bill entails establishing an emergency fund, providing umbrella insurance as well ensuring rapid intervention to offer support for Egyptian expats during crises.

Maait to MSMEs - Simplified Tax Based On Volume of Business

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:55:04 GMT

[Egypt Online] Finance Minister Mohammed Maait on Monday said the law of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development entails several tax incentives like the simplified tax system, which is based on the volume of sales or business.

Ethiopian Dam Negotiations in Deadlock

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:24:26 GMT

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- A digital meeting of the Sudanese, Egyptian and Ethiopian ministers of Foreign Affairs and Water Resources yesterday failed to reach agreement on a formula to continue negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

States Must Join Hands to Resolve Regional Issues

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:14:05 GMT

[Nation] For many years, the peace and security in the Horn of Africa has remained delicate due to lack of a binding collective action by the member states, who share the region's prosperity.

Egypt to Take Part in 6-Way Talks On Renaissance Dam

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:40:40 GMT

[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Aati will be taking part in six-way negotiations with their counterparts from Sudan and Ethiopia via video conference later on Sunday 10/1/2021.

Egypt, Netherlands Cooperate to Develop Minya's Beni Hassan Ancient Area

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:40:30 GMT

[Egypt Online] A delegation of the Tourism Ministry and the Dutch Institute here toured on Sunday 10/1/2021 Beni Hassan ancient area in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya in preparation for developing tourist services there.

PM - Political Leadership Gives Directives to Facilitate Receiving Complaints From Citizens

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:40:03 GMT

[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli asserted on Sunday 10/1/2021 that the unified governmental complaint mechanism has created a good link between the government and the citizen, reiterating that it should be working on highest standards to respond and solve problems of citizens upon directives of the political leadership.

Planning Minister Announces Launch of IPOs of Ni Capital

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:40:02 GMT

[Egypt Online] Planning Minister Hala el Saeid has announced the launch of initial public offerings (IPOs) of NI Capital, an investment arm of the National Investment Bank, whose board she also chairs.