Mohamed Samir

Mohamed Samir Khedr is an economic and political journalist, analyst, and editor specializing in geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. For the past decade, he has covered Egypt's and the MENA region's financial, business, and geopolitical updates. Currently, he is the Executive Editor of the Daily News Egypt, where he leads a team of journalists in producing high-quality, in-depth reporting and analysis on the region's most pressing issues. His work has been featured in leading international publications. Samir is a highly respected expert on the Middle East and Africa, and his insights are regularly sought by policymakers, academics, and business leaders. He is a passionate advocate for independent journalism and a strong believer in the power of storytelling to inform and inspire. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Moh_S_Khedr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-samir-khedr/
806 Articles

Egypt floats pound, raises interest rates by 6% to tackle inflation

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced a two-pronged approach on Wednesday,…

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IMF mission makes “excellent progress” on Egypt’s reform program review, MEFP to be finalized in upcoming days

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ivanna Vladkova Hollar made…

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Egypt’s chronic dollar crunch: Al-Sisi urges unity to plug gap

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi acknowledged Egypt's persistent struggle with the US dollar…

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Horn of Africa Simmers: Egypt-Somalia Solidarity Counters Ethiopia’s Red Sea Ambitions

Egypt, a regional powerhouse with significant military capabilities, serves as a strong…

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Somalia’s President visits Eritrea as Horn of Africa tensions rise over Ethiopia’s sea access quest

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited Eritrea on Monday and was welcomed…

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Egypt government tightens belt, as subsidies top EGP 342bn

It is impossible for any country or budget to continue increasing debt…

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Armenia, Egypt taking steps towards developing defence cooperation: Armenian Ambassador to Cairo

Imagine embarking on a journey through time, where you can hear the…

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Israel seeks Egyptian, Qatari mediation for new prisoner swap and truce deal with Hamas: Sources

Gaza genocide continues as death toll hits 18,412 mostly women and children 

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Armenia and Azerbaijan make historic strides towards peace, announce prisoner exchange

Egypt appreciates efforts made to reach this step, towards achieving peace in…

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Gaza crisis: Palestinians overcrowded in Rafah amidst ongoing conflict 

5,000 Israeli soldiers wounded since initiation of war, 2,000 of which classified…

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