Archaeologists recently made an exciting discovery in Egypt: they found an ancient burial chamber with two beautifully painted wooden coffins. This amazing find was part of a joint mission between Egyptian and German teams at the archaeological site of Asyut, a city that was once a cultural center around 4,000
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, has reignited a passionate debate over some of the world’s most famous artifacts that were taken from Egypt. His primary target is the breathtaking bust of Queen Nefertiti, currently on display in a museum in Germany. But that’s not all—Hawass is also fighting to bring
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has issued a strong warning to any country that tries to challenge Ethiopia’s sovereignty, promising to “humiliate” those who dare to threaten his nation. This tough message came during a celebration of Sovereignty Day in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, where Abiy declared that Ethiopia will
Egypt is asking the United Nations for help because it’s really upset with Ethiopia about a big dam project. This dam, called the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is being built on the Blue Nile River, which is a major source of water for Egypt. Here’s what’s happening: The Big
Egypt’s economic woes worsened under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose ambitious $300 billion New Administrative Capital project has exacerbated poverty and inequality. Sisi’s regime faces a severe debt crisis, forcing austerity measures that disproportionately burden the poor while enriching military elites and their allies. Despite massive investments in mega-projects, Egypt’s
In the remote deserts of Egypt, an ancient port city named Berenike has revealed a fascinating and unexpected story: the deep influence of ancient Indian culture, trade, and people. This port, once bustling with activity, reveals how deeply intertwined ancient Indian and Egyptian civilizations were.
Egypt has inaugurated the Hamam sewage treatment plant, the largest in the world, as part of the New Republic initiative. It’s located in the western Delta region, a significant step in Egypt’s water management strategy. Egypt’s administration has demonstrated its resilience in the face of global economic difficulties by implementing
Based on the most recent World Bank data, the world’s wettest and driest countries are Colombia and Egypt, respectively. The world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in opposites, ranging from countries with tropical rainforests to those with sand deserts in North Africa and the Middle East. Based on
Using data from the International Monetary Fund on Total IMF Credit Outstanding, the 10 countries most in debt to the IMF are listed here, with Argentina and Egypt topping the list. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was founded in 1944, offers financial assistance and policy recommendations to nations to
