Egypt has announced that it will officially end all Hajj pilgrimages by road beginning with the 2026 season, following recent policy changes by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that bar foreign buses from operating within its territory during the annual religious exercise. The decision, confirmed by Egyptian authorities and reported in multiple national dailies, marks
July 22, 2025 Nigeria and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation as both nations work towards achieving a $500 billion intra-African trade target under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by the year 2030. This renewed push for economic synergy was emphasized during the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum 2025, held at the
July 22, 2025 Trade relations between Nigeria and Egypt have witnessed a notable upswing, with total bilateral trade volume reaching $315 million in 2024, according to Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry. The announcement was made during his address at the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum 2025, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, where government
In a renewed global show of solidarity with the Palestinian people, hundreds of activists from across the world are set to converge in Egypt as part of the Global March to Gaza, an international initiative aimed at challenging the ongoing blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip and drawing attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on the international community, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to advocate for a “just peace” in the Middle East, using the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel as a model for resolving regional conflicts. In a recent statement, President Sisi emphasized the significance of the Egyptian-Israeli peace agreement,
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Egypt as the new host of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, replacing Cote d’Ivoire who pulled out due to unforeseen circumstances. Cote d’Ivoire was originally scheduled to host the tournament from April 26 to May 18, but their withdrawal has led to Egypt taking over
Liverpool’s prolific scorer Mohamed Salah has taken the top spot in the World Cup qualifying scorers chart, netting six goals for likely qualifiers Egypt. The 32-year-old Egyptian began his campaign with a bang, scoring four times in a 6-0 rout of Djibouti on matchday one. He also found the back of the net in away
The CAF World Cup Qualifiers have delivered thrilling matches across all groups, with teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Here’s a roundup of the latest results, standings, and key highlights as the competition heats up. Group A: Egypt Leads the PackEgypt solidified their position at the top of Group A with a
