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Egypt

Latest reporting on Egypt (place): 17 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

Key facts

How many Rift Valley News stories mention Egypt?
17 published stories name Egypt.
When was Egypt last in the news here?
The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
How far back does coverage of Egypt go?
The earliest story in this archive is from 11 October 2026.
Which sections cover Egypt?
Across the latest 17 stories: Africa (7), Business & Economy (4), World (3), Sports (2).

Latest coverage

  1. Egypt ranks 3rd in Africa for tourism in 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index

    Egypt has secured the third position in Africa—and 63rd globally—in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Zurich Insurance Group, as reported by the African economic news agency “Ecofin.” Mauritius ranked first in Africa (59th…

    Business & Economy · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·

  2. Air Cairo extends suspension of flights to Riyadh until Tuesday

    Air Cairo announced the continued suspension of all flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh—departing from Cairo, Assiut, and Sohag—until Tuesday, October 20, pending the resumption of normal airport operations.

    Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·

  3. NCW urges expanded economic empowerment, social protection

    The National Council for Women underlined the need to expand rural development and shift from direct aid to economic empowerment during a Cabinet preparatory session on Friday, October 16, 2026. Speaking ahead of “Egypt Forum 2026” on Oct.

    Business & Economy · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·

  4. Photos: Egypt’s army unveils new weapon against drones

    Footage released by the Egyptian Armed Forces’ military spokesperson – showing live-fire military exercises – has revealed that Cairo possesses a new weapon designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), RT reported on Friday.

    Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·

  5. CDS Gen. Muganga Urges APR FC to Make Rwandans Proud Against Egypt’s Zamalek

    KIGALI – APR FC have been urged to deliver another strong performance when they host Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the CAF Champions League on this Friday evening, with Rwanda… The post CDS Gen. Muganga Urges APR FC to Make Rwandans Proud Against Egypt’s Zamalek appeared first on KT PRESS.

    Africa · KT Press · Latest (Rwanda) ·

  6. Angola: Angola Book Futsal Afcon Semi-Final Place With Commanding Victory

    [Cosafa] Egypt and Angola secured their places in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 with emphatic Group B victories in Rabat on Thursday, as the battle for the remaining knockout places continues on Friday.

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·

  7. Egypt expects rain and 3°C temperature drop on Friday

    The Egyptian Meteorological Authority disclosed the weather conditions across Cairo and Egyptian governorates. Mildly warm weather is expected during the daytime along the northern coasts, Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and northern Upper Egypt, while remaining hot in southern Upper Egypt and South…

    Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·

  8. Egyptian farmed fish approved for export by 27 EU nations

    In a major breakthrough for Egypt’s agricultural export ambitions, Egyptian farmed fish has officially cleared one of the world’s toughest regulatory hurdles: gaining full approval for export across all 27 European Union member states.

    Business & Economy · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·