Egypt: Campaign to Crush Artistic Freedom
Summary Since February 2018, the Egyptian authorities have arrested and prosecuted many artists for their work by reason of “national security”, including an Egyptian poet, a …
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Melania Trump’s sunny message in Africa at odds with US policy
Summary On her first solo trip abroad as first lady, Melania Trump wants to promote her “Be Best” campaign and highlight women’s and children’s health …
Is Ethiopia taking control of the River Nile?
Summary Tension is increasing between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile River. The Nile goes through 11 African countries, but Egypt, for years, has …
Egypt Says It Killed 19 Militants After Deadly Attack on Christians
Summary Egypt reports that last Sunday, November 4th, it had successfully killed 19 people connected to the shooting of a bus that left seven …
Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected terrorists in raids
Summary A day after four people were killed when a roadside bomb struck a tourist bus in Giza, the state media also reported that early …
Egypt’s ex-President Mohamed Morsi dies after court appearance
Summary Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi died on Monday while on trial in Cairo. Morsi was said to have collapsed while in …
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Eastern Mediterranean energy patch is hot
Summary The prospection of potential energy sources at the Eastern Mediterranean Sea has already fostered some deals and discoveries; however, energy development could be a …
Pence to Visit Middle East This Month Following Postponement
Summary: On Jan 8th, the White House announced Vice President of the US, Mike Pence will travel to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel this month. According …