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Egyptian expats narrate their stories of loneliness during pandemic

One young expat notes the psychological pain of being unable to return…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Psychological impact of COVID-19 sees increase in depression, anxiety, grief 

Egyptians report fears and uncertainty as many unable to cope with added…

Fatma Lotfi

Will Covid-19 be nail in the coffin of print journalism?

‘People would prefer digital journalism to avoid the contagion of coronavirus through…

Fatma Lotfi

Female domestic workers stuck between rock and hard place 

"I only have two options. If I stayed at home, I will…

Fatma Lotfi

Coronavirus outbreak: More world officials infected 

UK PM and health minister join list of officials tested positive for…

Fatma Lotfi

Prominent celebrities contract coronavirus

Events put on hold worldwide as pandemic continues

Bassant Mohammed

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Egyptian teachers and families struggle to cope with online education

“Students are not always dedicated in normal classroom lectures, so it's difficult…

Sarah El-Sheikh

What has happened in Egypt since discovering 1st COVID-19 case?

Egypt has taken several measures on economic, medical, social, educational levels

Sarah El-Sheikh

Covid-19 economic impact: fate of Egypt’s irregular workers, underprivileged uncertain  

Food, cash assistance among labour experts’ recommendations  

Fatma Lotfi

Egypt keeps pursuing diplomatic route over GERD, although talks stalled

Ethiopia prepares new draft agreement on GERD, Sudan to reportedly mediate talks

Sarah El-Sheikh