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Egypt Highlights ‘Social Protection’ Measures

The Egyptian government issued a lengthy report detailing the social protection measures it has taken in recent months to limit the consequences of high prices and the global economic crisis on citizens, especially the most disadvantaged groups. The cabinet reviewed all the measures and steps, including expanding the scope of…

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Return of the pharaoh: Ramses II's coffin goes on display in Paris

In tonight's edition: Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga suspends demonstrations against the ruling administration, saying he's ready for talks with President William Ruto. Also, in a country where stigmas run high, one group of doctors in Ivory Coast is trying to change perceptions of autistic patients. And we unwrap the…

France 24

Here’s everything you need to know as Passover starts this week

As one of the most widely observed holidays in the Jewish tradition, Passover commemorates the liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt.

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See the oldest human ever found in Egypt in stunning new facial approximation

Using photogrammetry, researchers created two facial approximations of an ancient Egyptian man.

LiveScience

Egypt's leader makes snap Saudi visit as economic woes mount

Riyadh (AFP) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler on a brief visit late on Sunday, state media said, as the North African country grapples with severe economic difficulties.

AFP

Leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia meet after months of tension

The leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia have met in the kingdom amid months of tension between the two regional powers

The Independent UK

Egypt’s el-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure

El-Sisi meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Egypt’s economic woes deepen.

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Egypt's Net Foreign Assets Drop by $1.3 Bln in February

Egypt's net foreign assets (NFAs) declined by 49.8 billion Egyptian pounds in February as pressure on the currency continued to build. The second drop in as many months took NFAs to a negative 704.23 billion Egyptian pounds from minus 654.43 billion at the end of January, the Central Bank of…

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Egypt's Sisi visits Saudi Arabia amid financial pressure, regional realignment

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Saudi state news agency SPA said, as Cairo seeks financial inflows to ease pressure on its currency and bolster a faltering economy.

Reuters

Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson review – the unsung heroine of Egyptology unearthed

A vivid biography of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, France’s real-life ‘Indiana Jones’, lays bare her defiance of the Nazis and her ancient world discoveries

The Guardian - UK

Egypt and Syria Commit to Closer Ties as Foreign Minister Visits Cairo

Egypt and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation on Saturday during the first official visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Cairo in more than a decade. Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad was embraced by Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry as he arrived at Egypt's foreign ministry in the first official trip…

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Syria top diplomat visits Egypt in first since war

Cairo (AFP) - Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Cairo on Saturday, a first since Syria's civil war broke out over a decade ago, Shoukry's office said.

AFP

Syria's FM visits Egypt in step toward restoring ties

Syria’s chief diplomat is in Egypt today in a step toward normalizing ties between the two countries

The Independent UK

Egypt and Syria commit to closer ties as foreign minister visits Cairo

Egypt and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation on Saturday during the first official visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Cairo in more than a decade, the latest sign of Arab states mending ties with President Bashar al Assad.

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Syria’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad arrived at the head of a delegation in Cairo on Saturday.

LiveScience

Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?

When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the ancient Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.

The Conversation

Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday

Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of the weeklong Jewish holiday in 2023.

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak criticised for spending £500,000 on private jet hire in just two weeks

The Prime Minister spent the money on trips to Egypt, Indonesia, Latvia and Estonia in November.

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Egypt, Europe Agree to Support ‘Food Security’ Efforts

Egypt and the EU have signed a grant agreement of $40 million to support food security challenges. The grant comes within the framework of the European Union's support for the food security in Egypt program, funded by a grant of €100 million.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak spent £500k on private jets in six weeks in 'shocking waste' of taxpayers' cash

Documents slipped out on the final day before MPs went on their Easter break show the jet-setting Prime Minister racked up a bill of £512,321 in travel costs for trips to Egypt, Bali, Latvia and Estonia last year

The Conversation

The Loss and Damage Fund: How can Indonesia use it to boost climate adaptation efforts

Climate finance was at the centre of The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt last year. For many, the highlight was the agreement to establish a fund to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change.

Reuters

'Loss and damage' climate fund should be in place this year -Egyptian negotiator

A fund to deliver financing to places affected by climate-fuelled disasters should be created by the annual U.N. climate summit that opens at the end of November, the lead host negotiator at last year's summit said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Best value Easter holidays for Brits including Croatia, Egypt and Thailand

Marrakech in Morocco, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt are some of the places where your pound will go the furthest this Easter, according to new analysis

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Egypt’s Central Bank Faces Multiple Crises, Limited Options

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will hold a periodic meeting on Thursday when options to contain successive shocks to the Egyptian economy remain limited before growing local and global crises. CBE will likely raise interest rates at today’s meeting to curb inflation, which…

The Guardian - UK

Egyptian army has turned Sinai schools into military bases, says rights group

Exclusive: Group says military is compromising children’s right to education with its campaign against militants

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