AU Sets June Summit on Water and Sanitation Goals
The African Union's 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting with Regional Economic Communities will convene in El Alamein, Egypt, on 27 June 2026, under the theme of sustainable water availability and safe sanitation. Journali…
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AU Sets June Summit on Water and Sanitation Goals
The African Union's 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting with Regional Economic Communities will convene in El Alamein, Egypt, on 27 June 2026, under the…
Egyptian Dance: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
In the heart of Cairo, as the oud strums and the darbuka beats quicken, dancers step into a rhythm that has echoed across centuries. Egyptian dance—kn…
Egypt’s Festivals Celebrate History and Community
In Egypt, the calendar is punctuated by festivals that weave together the country’s ancient heritage and its enduring sense of community. From modern cultural gatherings in the capital to age-old traditions in rural town…
Traditional Music Shapes Egypt’s Cultural Identity
On a Cairo evening, the sound of the oud drifts through narrow alleyways, mingling with the steady beat of the tabla and the plaintive rise of the vio…
Ancient Egyptian Art Inspires Modern Creativity
In museums across Cairo, from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the halls of Luxor’s temples, the art of ancient Egypt continues to draw fascina…
A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study
Based on our modelling we recommend that governments in Egypt and across Africa increase taxes on sugary drinks.…
AU-REC Summit in Egypt: Deadline for Press Accreditation
The African Union has opened online registration for journalists wishing to cover its 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting with Regional Economic Communi…
Cairo’s Street Food Scene Highlights Egyptian Flavors
On a warm evening in downtown Cairo, the air is thick with the scent of sizzling meat, frying onions, and freshly baked bread. Vendors line the street…
Rising Egyptian Artists Gain Global Recognition
In Cairo’s bustling art districts, a new generation of Egyptian artists is redefining the country’s cultural landscape. Their work, rooted in heritage yet unafraid of experimentation, is increasingly finding space on the…
Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help
Thokozani Majozi , University of the Witwatersrand - Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate , limited water resources , and ra…
Handcrafted Textiles Keep Egypt’s Heritage Alive
In the narrow alleys of Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili bazaar, bolts of fabric hang from shopfronts in a cascade of color—deep indigos, sun-bleached ochres, …
