Latest in In Focus Highlight
Latest in In Focus
Clerics, intellectuals, MPs, urge state to finalise renewal of religious discourse
Over the years, calls for renewing religious discourse have been pressing for the Egyptian society as a result of Religious misconceptions that lead to the emergence of terrorism
Egypt’s press faces challenges in preserving quality journalism: Speakers of EMF’19
The press lost its basic services after its decline in quality and the absence of press analysis and live coverages, Al-Sannawi
Can desalination limit GERD’s impacts on Egypt’s water security?
Desalination plants in Egypt will provide clean water for drinking use, not agriculture, says former water resources minister
From Lebanon to Iraq: government leaders forced to resign following mass protests
Unlike Lebanon, Iraq protesters were faced by extreme violence
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed under scrutiny over Oromia clashes
Violence erupted in Addis Ababa and the outlying Oromia on Wednesday after local activist accused security forces of trying to attack him
GERD talks: Egypt, Ethiopia resume coordination, Russia ready to mediate
‘I believe Egypt has shown good faith more than it should, as its stance was very wise,’ says professor Noha Bakr
First Afro-Russian Forum: turning point in relations between Africa and Russia
Past five years already have seen remarkable growth in activities of Russian companies in a number of African countries
Egypt’s current account deficit to reach 2.5%of GDP in FY20,inflation to continue downward path : Fitch Solutions
Fitch forecasts Egypt’s GDP growth to average 4.5% y-o-y to 2028, from 3.6% in 2009-2018 period
Lebanon on fire: nationwide protests against regime reach its third day
PM sets deadline to contain outrage, Hezbollah dismisses government resign calls
Abiy Ahmed: wide reforms, but some sceptic over unsettled issues
Despite all his achievements in Ethiopia, the GERD dispute is still unsettled
Turkish offensive: Trump defends retreat, Germany, France halt arms exports
‘Withdrawing support from SDF is a small price to pay for getting Turkey to relieve Trump of Syria burden,” says Fellow
USAID in consultation with Egyptian partners for new projects: Mission director
“Our programmes contribute to stability, prosperity for Egyptians,” says Carlin
Gaming in Egypt: Is It Possible?
If Egypt is anything, it’s a country with a rich history. Although, archeologists have made many discoveries that date to Egypt in ancient times some mysteries are still puzzling them.
Tunisia’s presidential runoff: anger, frustration behind ‘unforeseen’ results
“Tunisians gravitating toward people from outside system to bring them what they want, whether it is economic improvement or social dignity,” says think tank fellow
Decline of inflation means price stability, not decrease: experts
Some experts suggest citizens cannot yet feel decline due to other services not included by CAPMAS
Fate of outlawed Islamists, Brotherhood members in post-Bashir Sudan
Sudan’s transitional government seeks new era with Egypt through extraditing wanted Islamists, MB members, says political expert
Netanyahu makes last-minute push at eleventh hour of election race
‘Prime minister is in the midst of a death match for his political career,’ says analyst
As US marks 18th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, what lies ahead for Al-Qaeda
The 911 attacks were conducted by the militant group of Al-Qaeda which is considered as one of the fiercest jihadi organisations in the world and includes thousands of fighters
Sudan’s new transitional government sworn in, a step toward achieving revolutionary demands
Sudanese cabinet include four female ministers for first time
Tunisia vote: meet the front-runners competing for presidency
Tunisia’s Ennahda named a candidate for first time since 2011 revolution
Customary marriage: unprohibited in Islam, but MP drafting law to criminalise it
Experts debated over the draft law, showing its cons and pros
Syrian refugees no longer welcome in Turkey, as authorities intensify crackdown, deportation
Hundreds of protesters gathered near Bab al-Hawa crossing, shortly before Russia announced a “unilateral ceasefire,” on Saturday morning in this area of north-western Syria.
Fury, protests over Boris Johnson decision to prorogue UK Parliament
‘Johnson’s attempt is an outrage, a threat to our democracy,’ says Labour leader
Egypt’s growth will outperform B-rated peers, debt affordability remains weak: Moody’s
Increase in fertility rates, securing water resources represent long-term economic challenges
Citizens’ complaints on the rise since 2017: Social Justice Platform
Offices were allocated in all metro stations to receive citizens’ complaints
As G7 summit wraps up, DNE break down top moments
The group regards itself as a community of values, with freedom and human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and prosperity and sustainable development as its key principles.
Controversial TV host suspended over body-shaming
Reham Saeed comes under fire after describing obese people as “dead and burden to state”
IS in Afghanistan: The fall of ISIL and the rise of the Khorasan Province
After last week’s violent attack against Shia wedding, does IS only attack civilians in Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Yemen conflict: mosaic of power struggle
“Happy Yemen” sucked into quagmire of proxy wars, famine with no end in sight
Iran’s anti-freedom policies fuel incitations non-hijabi women
Police forces reportedly encourages citizens to report on each other and send a text message to locate women who don’t wear hijab