The Latest Breaking News from Egypt

Ethiopia was set to inaugurate Africa's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday that has promised to revolutionise the country's energy sector but sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbour Egypt.

In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, effectively transforming Ethiopia into the continent’s largest power exporter.

The African Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco between December 21 and January

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday

Egypt’s ‘Great Transfiguration Project’ at Mount Sinai threatens ‘remoteness and serenity’ of site, critics warn

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,270-year-old gold coin with Queen Berenice II of Egypt and the inscription "of the Queen," suggesting she was a powerful and influential monarch.

Egypt rejects forced Palestinian displacement, labelling it a ‘red line’ and a violation of humanitarian principles.

Following reports of a shutdown, the illegal streaming service StreamEast defied authorities with a statement declaring, 'They Can't Stop Us.' This comes after a joint operation between the ACE and Egyptian law enforcement led to two arrests and the seizure of devices.

The image was captured on Aug. 12 as the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak.

A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who was buried in Egypt around 4,500 years ago. The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient north Africa and Mesopotamia, which includes modern day Iraq and parts of…

Former Rangers manager Philippe Clement has rejected the chance to manage Egyptian champions Al Ahly.