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Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.

The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

François Picard is pleased to welcome Vivian Salama from Washington. An attorney and staff writer at The Atlantic, Salama has reported from more than 85 countries. Her latest investigation takes us back to September 26, 2023. As Israel's national security establishment gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War and one of the country's greatest intelligence failures, Abbas Kamel, then Egypt's intelligence chief, made an exceptionally rare and discreet visit to Israel with a stark warning about the dangerous situation unfolding in Gaza.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress on 21 September 2026 that human-rights conditions on US$320 million of Egypt's military aid are waived. The post US Waives Rights Rules on US$320m Egypt Military Aid appeared first on The Rio Times.

Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group

Egypt's EGX30 jumped 2.24% to 53,055 points on Thursday, its best day since July, as 218 stocks rose and the pound eased to 52.27 per dollar. The post Egypt Markets: EGX30 & the Pound — October 1, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.

Three Egyptian security officials were sentenced to 10 years in jail in Rome on Monday for the 2016 abduction of an Italian researcher. The ruling marked a significant milestone in a case that has tested relations between Italy and Egypt.

Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.

The Greek-born DJ Argy brings his NEWORLD live show to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on Friday 6 November 2026. Tickets run from about US$117 to US$175, and entry is 21+. The post Argy Pyramids of Giza 2026: NEWORLD Live Show in Egypt on Friday 6 November appeared first on The Rio Times.

Shakira Giza Pyramids 2026: one concert on Saturday 28 November at 8 p.m. Cairo time in Egypt, sold by Ticket Egypt, with entry reported at EGP 7,055. The post Shakira Giza Pyramids: One Concert in Egypt on 28 November, Entry from EGP 7,055 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Plan to retire in Egypt in 2026. There is no retirement visa, so here are the residence routes, the published thresholds and the real monthly costs. The post Retire in Egypt 2026 — Residence Routes, Costs and Paperwork appeared first on The Rio Times.

Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.

Buying property in Egypt as a foreigner in 2026: Law 230 of 1996 limits, why title often stays unregistered, real costs and the currency trail. The post Buying Property in Egypt as a Foreigner 2026 — Rules, Costs and Getting Money Out appeared first on The Rio Times.

Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for help as its stand-off with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on, two regional officials said on Wednesday. The officials said the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-defence support to the region to help defend against missiles and drones fired by Houthis and other Iran-backed groups. The outreach was initiated because Saudi Arabia’s main ally and arms supplier, the...

The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.

The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle.

Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.

Cameroon · INFRASTRUCTURE Key Facts —What happened Cameroon’s water and energy minister Gaston Eloundou Essomba received Egypt’s assistant foreign minister for African affairs, Karim Sherif, in Yaoundé on 10 September 2026 to deepen cooperation on water and power. —The offer Egypt presented expertise in dams, hydropower, solar, desalination and water management; the Kikot hydroelectric project, […] The post Cameroon Seeks Egyptian Expertise to Strengthen Water and Energy Sectors appeared first on The Rio Times.

The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

The Central Bank of Egypt says net international reserves rose to US$57.214bn in August, a 48th consecutive monthly increase driven by gold. The post Egypt’s Reserves Passed US$57bn, and Gold Did the Heavy Lifting appeared first on The Rio Times.

In tonight's edition, a South African high court rejects a former defence minister's bid to have a corruption case against her dropped. Also, an  Egyptian TV presenter is amongst a dozen people the court has sentenced to death  on drug charges. And the very first Pan-African Architecture Biennale opened its doors on  Monday in the Kenyan capital.

The banking system's foreign position improved again in July, though a weaker pound flatters the headline when it is read in Egyptian currency. The post Egypt Net Foreign Assets Reach US$28.4 Billion in July appeared first on The Rio Times.

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

An Egyptian court sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drugs case, official media reported on Saturday. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which dealt with issues concerning security and crime. The state-linked Al-Ahram newspaper said a Cairo court sentenced “Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging on charges of forming an organised criminal gang...

Egypt’s expanded currency swap with China may help bring the yuan into wider use in trade and investment, but experts say any reduced reliance on the US dollar will not happen in a hurry. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi this week backed greater use of their currencies, while linking closer financial ties to plans for new factories, energy projects and digital infrastructure. A joint statement released on Wednesday during Xi’s state visit to Cairo...

Egypt economy in September 2026 shows 14.9% July inflation, a pound near 50.95 to the dollar after a March low of 52.34, and Suez revenue still below 2023 levels. The post Egypt Economy Awaits Next IMF Review as Pound Steadies Near 50.95 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Cairo and Beijing agreed a third phase of their Suez industrial zone and a larger currency swap, turning a decade of promises into a named list of plants and technologies. The post Egypt and China Expand the Suez Zone and Widen Their Currency Swap appeared first on The Rio Times.