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WORLDOct 5First Egyptian kings possibly took servants into the graveHad egyptoloog Flinders Petrie toch gelijk toen hij vermoedde dat Egyptische koningen mensen 'meenamen' in hun graf? Nieuw Amerikaans onderzoek lijkt de bevindingen die Petrie rond 1920 deed aannemelijker te maken. Op de begraafplaats van de eerste Egyptische koningen, Umm el-Qa'ab bij Abydos, niet ver van Luxor, vond Petrie tientallen tot honderden graven. Daarin lagen mensen die in verband gebracht kunnen worden met de hofhouding van de heersers, zoals hofdames, ambtenaren en ambachtslieden. Deze bijgraven dateren uit de periode rond 3000 voor Christus. De Britse egyptoloog en archeoloog PetNOS Buitenland
WORLDOct 5Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificedStudy of remains taken from royal cemetery at Umm el-Qa’ab appears to confirm early Egyptologist’s theoryCourt officials and craftspeople serving early Egyptian kings may have been sacrificed when their ruler died, according to research that found fractures in several ancient skulls.The royal cemetery of Umm el-Qa’ab near Abydos features the tombs and enclosures of the First Dynasty rulers of Egypt, and dates as far back as 3,000BC. Continue reading...Guardian World
WORLDOct 4Man’s miraculous catch saves child after balcony fall in EgyptDramatic video shows a man in Egypt rushing and catching a child who fell from the second floor.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Egypt condemned by more than 80 rights groups after detaining newsroom of journalistsArrests follow US waiving of Egypt’s human rights responsibilities linked to receiving military aidIrish Times World
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detainedGuardian World
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 4Ethiopia captures Tigray capital as its regional rivals meet in EgyptRFI [en]
CONFLICTOct 4Ethiopia Controls Tigray Capital As Regional Rivals Meet In EgyptChannels TV
BUSINESSOct 4African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summitAfrican heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 3President Isaias Afwerki on working visit to EgyptAsmara, 03 October 2026 – At the invitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt on a working visit early this morning. During the visit, President Isaias will participate in the Summit of Heads of State on collective security, stability and partnership. The summit is a continuation of periodic forums held […]shabait · eritrea
POLITICSOct 2Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Nile damThe tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.Africanews [en]
WORLDOct 2South Africa, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco: who is ready to be a Plan B for CAN 2027?Théoriquement, la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2027 doit se tenir en Ouganda, en Tanzanie et au Kenya. Mais face aux retards qui s’accumulent, la CAF a commencé à sonder certains pays. En tête de liste : le Maroc, l’Algérie et l’Afrique du Sud.Jeune Afrique
CONFLICTOct 2Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack: 'No world' where Netanyahu's not aware (Vivian Salama)France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Rubio unblocks $320 million in military aid to Egypt that had been withheld over human rights concernsTop US diplomat Marco Rubio signed off on the waiver but argued that Washington’s concerns over its Middle Eastern ally’s human rights record will remain a point of discussion in full bilateral discussions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptRubio has bypassed human rights restrictions to authorize the release of $320 million in military assistance to Egypt. This decision impacts U.S. foreign policy and human rights considerations in the region.therecord.com · Canada
POLITICSOct 2Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptSenator Rubio has waived human rights restrictions to allow the release of $320 million in military aid to Egypt. This signifies a significant foreign policy decision impacting international relations and human rights considerations.clickondetroit.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptSenator Rubio has bypassed human rights restrictions to approve the release of $320 million in military aid to Egypt. This decision impacts US foreign policy and human rights considerations.orlandosentinel.com · United States
MILITARYOct 1US exempts Egypt from human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aidEstados Unidos libera 320 millones en ayuda militar a Egipto, destacando su rol en la mediación del conflicto con Irán. La exención busca fortalecer la seguridad regional. A pesar de preocupaciones sobre derechos humanos, la colaboración con Egipto es clave para Washington, reflejando un patrón común en administraciones previas.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading DisinformationThe government claims that reporters from Matsaddash, a well-known news outlet that debunks false reports, spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.NYT World
POLITICSOct 1Cutting off ties with Egypt over Regeni will make things worse - MeloniPremier points out that diplomatic relations were re-established by Gentiloni's executiveANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 30Entire editorial staff of independent investigative platform arrested in EgyptNOS Buitenland
WORLDSep 30Torture and murder of Giulio Regeni: three Egyptian policemen condemned ten years after the kidnapping of the Italian studentRÉCIT - Ces officiers de la Sécurité nationale, jugés par contumace, ont été reconnus coupables par la Cour d’assises de Rome d’avoir enlevé l’étudiant âgé de 28 ans dont le corps sans vie, retrouvé peu après, portait des marques de torture.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 30Cutting ties with Egypt won't bring truth for Giulio Regeni says MeloniTajani under fire for allegedly downplaying importance of Egyptian officials' convictionANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 29Is Egypt’s Diplomacy Clever or Clumsy?Regional wars have required Cairo to maneuver between competing demands.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 29Egyptian officials' lawyers set to appeal Regeni convictionsThree got 10-year terms for abducting student who was murdered in CairoANSA [en]