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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


The Sukarii gold mine
Six years after a mining reboot, Egypt's gold ambitions start to take shape
30th September 2026 By: Reuters

Egypt's mining sector drew hundreds of millions of dollars in planned investments this week as companies seek gold and other minerals in a country often seen as one of Africa's most under-explored.... 


Capricorn Energy oil and gas infrastructure
Genel Energy raises Capricorn offer to $436m, outbidding Norway's DNO
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Britain's Genel Energy raised its cash offer for Capricorn Energy to $436-million on Friday, topping a rival offer from DNO and re-securing the backing of Capricorn's board after a months-long... 


Vodafone, Cassava to develop Egypt’s first sovereign AI factory
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodafone Business and global technology leader Cassava Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to launch Egypt’s first AI factory to develop and enable... 


Africa seeks greater self-sufficiency as food and water pressures intensify
18th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Africa’s food and water security, along with resilient local value chains – spanning water, agriculture and processing – are no longer just development topics but have become national and... 


Mikhail Nikomarov,
Opinion: Africa's biggest opportunity is not its minerals but the leverage they create
17th September 2026

In this opinion article, Mikhail Nikomarov, a partner and associate director at BCG Johannesburg, argues that African countries do not need to capture every stage of every value chain to benefit... 


A schematic of the Hamama area
Aton secures up to $30m loan from OU Moonrider
2nd September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has entered into an agreement with its majority shareholder OU Moonrider for a loan facility of up to $30-million. The facility may be drawn down in one or more tranches... 


Sanankoro gold exploration project
Cora Gold adds operational, project expertise to its board
1st September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

West Africa-focused gold mining company Cora Gold has announced the appointment of Russell White as nonexecutive director at a pivotal time as the company advances towards mine construction at its... 


Aton closes C$4m private placement
Aton closes C$4m private placement
13th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has closed its previously announced nonbrokered private placement of about 7.62-million shares at a price of C$0.53 apiece to Xinhai Mining Services for total gross... 


An image of Institute for Security Studies senior research associate Dhesigen Naidoo
Crisis exposes Africa’s vulnerabilities, opportunities
7th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The global repercussions of the ongoing US-Iran War and the Persian Gulf crisis have exacerbated the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and industrialisation goal, says... 


Solar panels structure on the fields.
Agrivoltaic project targets desert farming
7th August 2026

A partnership between private companies, academia and community organisations is advancing the development of agrivoltaic systems in Egypt to support climate-resilient agriculture, renewable-energy... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold’s ‘extraordinary by any measure’ half year pays nigh $1bn in dividends
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

“It's been an extraordinary period by any measure,"was the description of AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon of his company’s first-half performance when he presented second-quarter results of... 


An image of the Egypt flag in the Arabian-Nubian Shield
Aton to undertake C$4m private placement
24th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources is undertaking a nonbrokered private placement to raise C$4-million through the issue of about 7.62-million common shares. The proceeds of this placement will be applied... 


An EV charging station
Solar-powered EV charging network set for expansion
24th July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network is expected to expand to nearly 100 sites within the next two years as investment in new-energy vehicle (NEV)... 


Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
23rd July 2026

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking,... 


An image of the Komet Irrigation Trigon irrigation system at a mining operation
Reliable suppression systems improve operationality, efficiency
17th July 2026

Mining activity across the Middle East and North Africa is entering a period of significant growth, owing to economic diversification initiatives and increased investment in domestic mineral... 


The Reko Diq project area
Capital reports record revenue in the second quarter
16th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining services company Capital has reported another quarterly revenue record of $117.3-million for the three months ended June 30. This contributed to stronger-than-expected revenue of... 


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... 


Image of smelter
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.  


LNG vessels
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,... 


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