Latest egypt news headlines
Here are some of the latest Egypt news headlines:
Politics
- Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss regional security and economic cooperation (Al-Ahram, March 14)
- Egypt's parliament approves a new law to regulate the country's media, giving the government more control over the press (Reuters, March 13)
- Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei says he will not run for president in the upcoming elections, citing a lack of trust in the electoral process (Al-Monitor, March 12)
Economy
- Egypt's economy grows 3.5% in 2022, driven by a recovery in tourism and a boost in foreign investment (Egypt Independent, March 15)
- The Egyptian government announces plans to increase the minimum wage by 20% to help combat poverty and inflation (Ahram Online, March 14)
- Egypt's central bank cuts interest rates for the third time in six months to stimulate economic growth (Bloomberg, March 13)
Security
- Egyptian security forces kill 12 militants in a shootout in the Sinai Peninsula, where a long-running insurgency has been ongoing (AP, March 15)
- A bomb explodes outside a church in Cairo, injuring several people, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group (BBC, March 14)
- Egypt's military says it has foiled a plot by a group of militants to attack a major gas pipeline in the country (Al-Ahram, March 13)
Culture
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo reopens after a major renovation, featuring a new design and interactive exhibits (The New York Times, March 14)
- The Cairo International Film Festival announces its lineup for this year's event, featuring films from around the world (Egypt Independent, March 13)
- The ancient city of Tanis, located in the Nile Delta, is discovered to be much larger than previously thought, with new excavations revealing a vast urban area (National Geographic, March 12)
Sports
- Egypt's national football team qualifies for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 win over Guinea (Ahram Online, March 15)
- The Egyptian Premier League is suspended due to a dispute between the league's governing body and the country's football federation (Egypt Independent, March 14)
- Egyptian boxer Hossam Abdin wins the WBC International title in a bout against a Mexican opponent (Al-Ahram, March 13)
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.