Cars, tea and tourism: Germany’s relationship with East Africa?

Political leaders from Germany and East Africa are set to attend the second German-African Economic Summit in Nairobi this week. But how friendly or cordial are Berlin's ties with Kenya,…

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Sugar Crops Research Institute expects exports of beet wastes, molasses, and fodder to reach 1.4m tonnes

The Sugar Crops Research Institute expected exports of beet wastes, molasses, and fodder to reach 1.4m tonnes this year, amid fears of their decline in the coming years. The absence…

Basma Tharwat

Ryanair profit slumps on weak pound

Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair has announced its third-quarter profit has dropped considerably, with a weak British pound being one of the main reasons behind the slump. Full-year guidance was left…

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Sale of Imbaba airport land raises dispute between residents, Housing Ministry

The Popular Committee for the Defence of Imbaba Airport Land is preparing to file a lawsuit against the decision

Mohamed Darwish

Australia fights illegal home buying

The government of Australia has reported considerable progress in its fight against illegal home buying by foreigners in the country. The campaign has been aiming to prevent property prices from…

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Donald Trump v the arts

Among the victims of president Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Middle Eastern countries is Kinan Azmeh, a noted Syrian clarinettist and composer. Presently, Azmeh is stuck…

Cesar Chelala

The economics of football championships between fans and coffee shops 

Since the 2006, 2008, and 2010 African Cup of Nations, football became very important to Egyptians, as the country won the title three times in a row. Egyptians are very…

Hisham Salah

New England Patriots defeat Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl 51

The New England Patriots have completed a stirring comeback to win a thrilling Super Bowl 51. The Atlanta Falcons blew a 25-point lead as the Patriots claimed victory in overtime.The…

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AFCON 2017: Cameroon claim Africa Cup of Nations title with dramatic win over Egypt

Two second-half goals completed a stunning comeback for Cameroon against overwhelming favorites Egypt. Just as the game seemed to be heading for extra-time, the underdogs scored late on to record…

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