January 08
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Quarter-Finals Set for Fierce Battles
CAF
The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 bring together a collection of teams whose combined pedigree underlines the scale of the challenge… Read more »
Egypt: Fitxpert Raises Seven-Figure Investment From Foras Investment
Daba Finance
Egypt-based SaaS platform FitXpert has raised a seven-figure investment from Foras Investment under the 0107 Invest initiative, as investors increase exposure to vertical software… Read more »
Egypt: Business for Teens Raises Pre-Seed to Expand Across Egypt and GCC
Daba Finance
Egypt-based edtech startup Business For Teens has closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round led by a group of angel investors, as interest grows in early-stage education platforms… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Central Bank Cuts Rates By 100 Basis Points As Inflation Eases
Daba Finance
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt cut key interest rates by 100 basis points at its final meeting of 2025, signaling growing confidence that inflation is… Read more »
January 07
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?
New Times
After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco. Read more »
Egypt: Declining Funding Undermines Education, Health Care [press release]
HRW
Funding Hits New Lows, Contributing to Severe Shortages Read more »
January 06
Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
CAF
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa’s biggest… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Exchange Eyes Strong 2026 With Wave of New Listings
Daba Finance
Egyptian Exchange is preparing for one of its strongest investment years, with plans to list around eight new companies in 2026, mainly from the medical and tourism sectors,… Read more »
North Africa: Egypt's Tactful Ai Partners With Consumer Finance Firm Valu
Daba Finance
Egypt-based Tactful AI has partnered with consumer finance company Valu to improve customer engagement across Valu's digital platforms, as financial firms in the region invest in… Read more »
January 05
Sudan: Egyptian, Saudi Push for Peace As Sudanese Launch 'Cairo Charter'
Dabanga
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have renewed calls for closer coordination within the Quartet mechanism to push for a humanitarian truce in Sudan, as Sudanese civil and political forces… Read more »
Egypt: The Pharaohs See Benin Off at Afcon 2025
RFI
Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
January 04
Africa: African Football Is Rising As Egypt Chase an Eighth Afcon Crown
CAF
Egypt international Emam Ashour has hailed the rising technical standards of African football, noting that the presence of professional players and experienced coaches across the… Read more »
January 03
Ethiopia: The Legal Fallacy of Cairo's 'Red Lines' - Why Ethiopia's Sovereignty Is Not Up for Negotiation [opinion]
Reporter
In the lexicon of international diplomacy, few phrases are as overused and under-enforced as the "red line". Yet, this week, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty chose to dust… Read more »
January 02
Africa: Afcon 2025 - the Best XI of the Group Stage
CAF
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and… Read more »
January 01
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Goals Flow As Heavyweights Deliver and New Names Emerge
CAF
The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has underlined why the tournament remains one of world football's most unpredictable and compelling… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, Egypt Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Industrial-Trade Integration
SNA
Port Sudan, 31-12-2025 (SUNA) - Sudan and Egypt have underlined the need to boost bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in industrial and trade integration, with both… Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Aubameyang and Nsue Make History Among Oldest Goalscorers
CAF
As the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 drew to a close on Wednesday night, the tournament delivered not only drama and qualification… Read more »
December 31, 2025
Africa: Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
UN News
From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Africa: Afcon 2025 Roundup - Morocco Top Group a As Mali, South Africa Advance With Egypt
Premium Times
Morocco's emphatic win in Rabat ensured they ended the group phase unbeaten, while Mali progressed despite playing most of their final match with ten men Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Condemns Israeli Interference in Somalia, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Shabelle
Egypt strongly affirmed on Tuesday that it will not accept any interference by Israel in the sovereignty and unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, describing such actions as a… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Africa: El Kaabi Brace Powers Morocco to Win, Bafana Brave Fightback, Egypt Top Group and Mali Reach Knockout Stage
CAF
Morocco top of Group A after 3-0 win over Zambia Ten-man Mali reach knock-out stage after holding Comoros South Africa survive Zimbabwe fightback to book knockout place Egypt top… Read more »
Egypt: Croptimus Raises Funding From Venture X to Scale Agritech Platform
Daba Finance
Croptimus, an Egypt-based agritech startup, has raised an undisclosed investment from Venture X, as funding continues to flow into food and agriculture technology across the Middle… Read more »
Egypt: IFC Weighs $13m Equity Investment in Egypt's Breadfast
Daba Finance
International Finance Corporation is considering an equity investment of up to $13 million in Breadfast, as the Egyptian online grocery and quick-commerce company seeks to expand… Read more »
Egypt: Nawah Scientific Bags $23m to Expand Cloud Lab Network
Daba Finance
Nawah Scientific, an Egypt-based deeptech company, has raised $23 million in a Series A round made up of equity and debt, as it marks ten years since it was founded. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Ivoiceup Raises Funding Led By A15 to Expand Ethics Platform
Daba Finance
Egypt-based iVoiceUp has closed an investment round led by A15 to support its expansion across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Read more »
