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Egypt

Egypt, with more than 108 million people, is the most populous country in the Arab world. It's regarded as a key player in the Middle East and Africa region.

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Egypt: New asylum law could badly impact refugee rights

Egypt: New asylum law could badly impact refugee rights

Egypt will likely get a new refugee and asylum law. But will it streamline legislation at the expense of human rights?
PoliticsNovember 22, 2024
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Mediterranean Sea — how Egyptian fishers tackle pollution

Mediterranean Sea — how Egyptian fishers tackle pollution

An NGO in Egypt is helping to clean up the Mediterranean with the help of local fishers.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 19, 202404:26 min
A woman in a headscarf looks at Cairo's skyline

'Gaza is my heart': Palestinians struggle with life in Egypt

'Gaza is my heart': Palestinians struggle with life in Egypt

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled to Egypt to escape the war in Gaza. Mona and her children are among them.
ConflictsNovember 14, 2024
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Somaliland: What elections mean for regional power dynamics

Somaliland: What elections mean for regional power dynamics

Somaliland’s elections on Wednesday could reshape the region. Can the Horn of Africa's delicate balance be maintained?
PoliticsNovember 12, 2024
Omar Marmoush celebrating scoring against Slavia Prague in Europa League action.

Omar Marmoush: The Bundesliga – and Egypt's – next big star

Omar Marmoush: The Bundesliga – and Egypt's – next big star

Mo Salah's Egyptian teammate Omar Marmoush has gone from largely unknown to one of the Bundesliga's hottest commodities.
SportsNovember 8, 2024
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Middle East looks ahead to return of 'dealmaker' Trump

Middle East looks ahead to return of 'dealmaker' Trump

Will Donald Trump's Middle East policies achieve peace in the region, or just support America's long-term allies?
PoliticsNovember 8, 2024
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Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?

An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic Queen Nefertiti bust from her Berlin exile.
ArtsOctober 25, 2024
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BRICS expansion: What's Africa's role in the global order?

Some analysts say BRICS offers Africa a role in changing the global order, which also presents some risks.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2024
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates stand in front of a building project miniature

Egypt's human rights ignored amid Israel-Hamas war

As Egypt works to mediate the Israel-Hamas war, other governments are looking away from its dismal human rights record.
ConflictsOctober 19, 2024
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River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance

Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River.
SocietyOctober 17, 202401:59 min
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Has Israel-Hamas war displaced Palestinian refugees forever?

The plight of Palestinian refugees has worsened since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW explains their status.
ConflictsSeptember 28, 2024
People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan.

Arab nations in Hamas-Israel conflict: What you need to know

Some have quiet-but-close relationships with Israel, while others host Iran-backed groups opposed to the US and Israel.
ConflictsAugust 5, 2024
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