The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Author: Nada Rashwan
Saudi Arabia Eases Some Covid Precautions Before the Hajj
Even as coronavirus cases rise steadily, the kingdom has announced the lifting of most Covid precautions as it prepares to receive roughly a million Muslim pilgrims.
Egypt Sentences 3 Human Rights Activists to Prison
The verdicts suggest that the government has not scaled back its crackdown on dissent, despite efforts to improve its image.
Egypt Prepares to Give Leaders Special Powers in Epidemics
Critics fear that the legislation will be just another avenue the government can use to crack down on dissent.
Egypt imposes a vaccine mandate for all government workers and university students.
Officials expect major deliveries of doses by the end of the month to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts.
Egypt Escalates Pressure on Last Major Independent News Site
Security forces raided the publication’s office, detaining three editors, the day after arresting another editor.
Egypt Ties Deadly Car Explosion to Terrorism
A vehicle packed with explosives that was driven against traffic in Cairo crashed into three cars and exploded, killing at least 20 people.
Sudan Factions Sign Agreement Paving Way for Civilian Rule
Military leaders and pro-democracy protesters initialed a constitutional declaration aimed at ending months of bloodshed after the ouster of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Four Killed at Sudan Protest, and Tensions Rise
The shootings come just three days after paramilitary forces fired on demonstrators, killing five teenagers and an adult.