EREEX 2016 to begin Tuesday with participation of Arab, local companies

The conference held during the exhibition will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and ways of developing the real estate sector

Daily News Egypt

Activist’s detention continues in connection with Red Sea islands protests

A Syrian refugee detained in events of 25 April will be deported to Turkey or Lebanon, says states rights group

Daily News Egypt

Fears grow in Turkey after failed military coup

In light of Friday’s unsuccessful military coup attempt, many Turks fear continued intervention in the press and the judiciary. Discussions on the re-introduction of the death penalty are also troubling.

Deutsche Welle

Africa-wide passport launched amid skepticism at AU Summit

African leaders have come together in Rwanda this week for their 27th summit. Proposals include a new Africa-wide passport but most Africans are skeptical.

Deutsche Welle

Sectarian strife renews in Minya

Parents engage in clashes, leaving one Coptic citizen killed, says religious freedom researcher

Taha Sakr

80 Ultras Ahlawy members arrested for rioting in Alexandria

Those arrested had assaulted police officers following a match in Borg Al-Arab stadium, reported state media 

Daily News Egypt

Parliament rejects prioritisation of Master’s degree, PhD holders for state jobs

Decision comes amid discussion of new civil services and protests by degree holders

Sarah El-Sheikh

CBE denies any amendments to maximum foreign currency amount allowed to exit Egypt

The recent regulations did not include the foreign exchange, the CBE said in a statement on Monday.

Hossam Mounir

African leaders conclude 27th AU summit with set of border-less decisions

The Kigali summit addressed emerging conflicts and potential ways of inclusive growth

Menan Khater

AU passport launches amid fears of potential repercussions

Despite the economic growth that should result from a visa-free continent, more economically developed countries could suffer

Toqa Ezzidin