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Egypt is a transcontinental country located in North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in Western Asia, with its capital in Cairo. It has a population of more than 100-million, making it the most populous country in the Arab world and the third most populous in Africa. Egypt's economy is diverse, encompassing agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, natural gas production and services, with the Suez Canal providing a critical source of foreign exchange as one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. The country's currency is the Egyptian pound, and its government operates as a semi-presidential republic. Key exports include natural gas, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals and agricultural goods such as citrus and cotton. Egypt has undertaken significant infrastructure projects in recent years, including the expansion of the Suez Canal and the construction of a new administrative capital east of Cairo. The country is a member of the African Union, the Arab League and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Egypt plays a strategic role in regional geopolitics and has historically been a hub for labour migration, both as a source of workers moving to Gulf states and as a destination for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Economic challenges include high public debt, inflation and unemployment, prompting ongoing reform programmes supported by international financial institutions.

Egypt News


A globe focused on Africa
Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad
7th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024, but was the third-highest number since 1990 and... 


Ankh Resources' Wadi Dara licence area, in Egypt
Ankh completes maiden diamond drilling programme at Egypt project
6th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

UK-based Ankh Resources has announced the receipt and disclosure of assay results for the seventeenth and final diamond drill hole (WDD017) of its maiden drilling programme at the Wadi Dara... 


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Nag Hammadi aluminium smelter project, Egypt
3rd July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Trafigura, Egyptian Aluminium Company, and Metallurgical Industries Holding Company have signed a term sheet and entered into exclusive negotiations to develop the project.  


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US LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge, more goes to Africa
2nd July 2026 By: Reuters

For the first time in nearly two years, less than half of US (liquefied natural gas) LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes,... 


Stuart Heather-Clark, SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead Middle East and Africa
Exciting gigawatt-scale projects across Africa, SLR reports
26th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

To combat climate change, the world needs green molecules in addition to green electrons. “If we look how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
dtic exceeds investment target by 44%, talks up vast economic potential
24th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

During his budget vote address on June 23, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau noted that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and its entities attracted... 


Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
Regional Power Pools: Africa's Greatest Opportunity to Accelerate Electrification
23rd June 2026

As Africa strives to achieve universal access to electricity while supporting economic growth and industrialisation, regional power pools are increasingly being recognised as one of the continent's... 


Africa urged to strengthen frameworks through BRICS, AU
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa must strengthen its agency in global energy governance and green industrialisation as shifting geopolitical dynamics and accelerating energy transitions reshape global trade and investment... 


Ankh Resources' Wadi Dara licence area, in Egypt
Independent review confirms technical credibility of Ankh’s Egypt gold/copper project
15th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

UK-based Ankh Resources has announced the findings of an independent site visit and gap analysis of its 100%-owned Wadi Dara gold/copper project in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, completed by... 


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Necsa outlines plans for rejuvenating South Africa’s nuclear sector
5th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), the State-owned company responsible for nuclear research and technology development, as well as the provision of nuclear applications and... 


Saint-Gobain Launches 4th Global Sustainable Construction Barometer, Highlighting Rising Focus on Resilience in Africa
Saint-Gobain Launches 4th Global Sustainable Construction Barometer, Highlighting Rising Focus on Resilience in Africa
28th May 2026

Saint-Gobain has launched the 4th edition of its global Sustainable Construction Barometer, offering fresh insights into how citizens, industry stakeholders, and financial institutions perceive... 


Africa on the edge of a digital future
Africa on the edge of a digital future
27th May 2026

By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its... 


A mining project site in Egypt
Egypt eyes first aerial survey in 40 years to map mineral riches
25th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Egypt will carry out its first comprehensive aerial mining survey in more than four decades, part of efforts to unlock mineral discoveries and attract foreign investment. Xcalibur Smart Mapping... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold delivers record free cash flow
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The record first-quarter (Q1) free cash flow of $1.2-billion delivered by AngloGold Ashanti is almost triple the Q1 2025 amount, following steady performances from most of its operating assets and... 


Executives from Trafigura, MIH and Egyptalum at the signing of a term sheet in the presence of Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (back row, left)
Trafigura partners with Egyptalum, MIH to build aluminium smelter in Egypt
7th May 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Global commodities group Trafigura has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Egyptian Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) and the Metallurgical Industries Holding Company (MIH) to develop a new... 


Africa Food Show 2026: Leading brands bet big on $88B global market & Africa’s $1T food sector
22nd April 2026

The global trade show market is predicted to hit $88.6 billion in 2026, doubling to $171.6 billion by 2032[1], driving ingredient giants like Synercore and Cape Food Ingredients to boost their... 


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Capital confident of meeting full-year revenue target after record first quarter
21st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed mining services company Capital has reported record revenue of $101.7-million for the quarter ended March 31 – a 41.6% increase year-on-year and a 9.7% increase quarter-on-quarter. In... 


CPM Group MD Jeffrey Christian.
China's gold market importance probably growing, says precious metals analyst
14th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

China is probably growing in importance to the gold market the same way it is growing in importance to the global economy. By contrast, the hegemonic dominance of the US is continuing to... 


Standard Bank continues to back pioneering Optasia, AI led fintech with landmark USD 330 million syndicated refinancing
Standard Bank continues to back pioneering Optasia, AI led fintech with landmark USD 330 million syndicated refinancing
10th April 2026

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and... 


Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield
10th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis South Africa (SA) has put its proposed assembly plant on hold while the car manufacturer revises the business case for the Eastern Cape facility, says MD Mike Whitfield. The plant’s... 


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