What would an ancient Egyptian corpse have smelled like? Pine, balsam and bitumen – if you were nobility
In tomb KV42, Carter found the remains of a ancient Egyptian noblewoman called Senetnay, who died around 1450 BCE.
BRIGHT STAR 23: Egyptian Armed Forces, US jointly lead military exercise
The Egyptian Armed Forces and the United States will jointly lead the BRIGHT STAR 23 military exercise, which will be conducted with over 30 participating nations at Mohamed Naguib Military…
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed dies at 94
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and the father of Dodi Fayed, who died with Princess Diana in a car crash in 1997, died Friday…
Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August. The military takeover happened hours after election…
Chelsea swoops for Man City starlet Cole Palmer
Chelsea has signed England U-21 international Cole Palmer from Manchester City for £42.5 million pounds ($54 million). The attacking midfielder has agreed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with…
UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance
Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday underscored the importance of establishing lasting democratic governance backed by the rule of law.…
AU expresses deep concern over increasing cyber threats
The African Union (AU) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing cyber threats and attacks in Africa and beyond. The statement was made by the AU's Peace and…
Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema to be sworn in as transitional president
Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's "transitional president" next Monday before the Constitutional Court at the presidency, announced Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, spokesperson of the Committee for the…
Egypt’s Mediterranean city gains global fame in shipbuilding
In Egypt's northern coastal city of Ezbet al-Borg, where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of shipbuilding workers were busy putting the final touches on a luxurious tourist…
Ben Ezra Synagogue: Oldest Jewish temple in Egypt opened after restoration
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Thursday opened Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in the country after undergoing restoration work, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in…