Weekly Briefings

Egypt: weekly briefings

  1. 5 Nov – 12 Nov 2026

    Two passenger trains collide south of Cairo, killing seven · Egypt confirms troops already in Saudi Arabia, to be reinforced

  2. 29 Oct – 5 Nov 2026

    Cairo court shuts Mada Masr and fines editor Lina Attalah · Egypt urges restraint in call with Iran's foreign minister

  3. 22 Oct – 29 Oct 2026

    Court orders Mada Masr closed and detains its editor · Egypt's parliament authorises possible military support for Saudi Arabia

  4. 15 Oct – 22 Oct 2026

    Egypt Moves Toward Military Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthis · Sisi Pledges to Leave Office in 2030, Rules Out Term Change

  5. 8 Oct – 15 Oct 2026

    Sisi Warns Israel: 'If They Attack, There Will Be No Sinai' · Dozens Killed in Sudan Mine Airstrikes Near Egypt Border