Archive for the ‘Egypt’ Category

Egypt’s Economic Crisis May Not Be Over

Via Project Syndicate, a look at Egypt’s economy which has been pummeled by the Israel-Hamas conflict, with tolls and transit fees from the Suez Canal declining by 60% in 2024. International financial assistance has pulled the country back from the brink for now, but another crisis may erupt if the government does not implement long-overdue […]

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Energy, Mining, Telecoms: Gulf Nations Pour Billions Into Africa

Via The Africa Report, a look at the Gulf’s continued strong investment interest in Africa: Gulf countries invested over $100bn in Africa between 2012 and 2022, leveraging the continent’s opportunities to diversify their oil-dependent economies. Nearly half of those investments came from the UAE. Here is a breakdown in infographics. Agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare and […]

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China to Establish New Industrial Complex in Egypt Worth US$1.6B

Via The Egypt Independent, a report on a new Chinese industrial complex in Egypt worth US$1.6 billion: The Chinese Ambassador to Cairo, Liao Liqiang, revealed that a Chinese company has announced an investment worth US$1.6 billion to establish an industrial complex aiming to produce phosphate fertilizers in Egypt. “The first phase of the project aims […]

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What’s Behind Egypt and China’s ‘Golden Decade’ of Partnership

Via the Atlantic Council, a report on Egypt and China’s ‘golden decade’ of partnership: The beginning of 2025 marked the end of the “Year of the Egyptian-Chinese Partnership” and closed out the “golden decade”: A ten-year period during which Egypt and China grew their bilateral relationship as part of their efforts to deepen their comprehensive […]

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Ethiopia’s Plan for the Red Sea: A Looming Threat to Regional Stability

Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on Ethiopia’s Red Sea strategy which is becoming an increasing threat to the countries of the Red Sea coast: The Ethiopian strategy in the Red Sea is an increasing threat to the countries of the Red Sea coast. Ethiopia has pursued its long-term goals by creating a geopolitical environment that often harms […]

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Shifting Alliances Put Horn of Africa On Edge

Via Diplomatic Courier, a report on the shifting alliances putting the Horn of Africa on edge: In a significant diplomatic shift in the Horn of Africa, the leaders of Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea convened in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, on 10 October 2024. As their discussions centered on forming an alliance that could include […]

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