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Egyptian journalists are planning a protest in Cairo this weekend after six reporters from the independent Matsadaash platform were charged with terrorism. The six say they were tortured and forced to record false confessions in custody, allegations denied by police and the Interior Ministry.
A 66-metre mural in Cairo's Tahrir Square, painted for Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, was whitewashed hours before his arrival after it depicted Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin. The row has reignited a long-running dispute over Afrocentric claims about the race of ancient Egyptians, with critics calling the assertions pseudoscience and questioning the role of AI-generated designs.
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint statement calling for political solutions and dialogue on regional conflicts, including Sudan's civil war and escalating fighting in Ethiopia. The declaration appeared to push back against Ethiopian policies, including its pursuit of Red Sea access and Nile dam dispute.
An Egyptian journalist has been charged with belonging to a terrorist organization after the entire staff of the independent Matsadaash outlet was detained. Five colleagues remain unaccounted for, and more than 80 rights groups are demanding all six be freed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to Egypt in a decade, urging Middle Eastern leaders to resist external interference and consider reshaping the regional security order. The talks with President el-Sisi focused on promoting diplomatic solutions to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, while Beijing seeks to expand its influence through new agreements, including a Suez Canal industrial zone expansion.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, his first in a decade, aims to bolster economic and military cooperation against a backdrop of heightened Middle East tensions. The trip includes talks with President el-Sisi and marks 70 years of diplomatic ties.
At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a bus crashed on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The Health Ministry deployed 20 ambulances and raised alert levels at medical facilities, as deadly road accidents remain a frequent issue in the country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week is seen as a chance to bolster bilateral economic and diplomatic ties, reflecting Beijing's broader ambitions in the Middle East. Analysts view the trip as a strategic move to enhance China's role as a mediator and responsible power in regional affairs.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for his first visit to Egypt since 2016, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional issues, with trade relations already robust—China is Egypt's largest trading partner in non-oil goods. The summit occurs amid significant regional instability, including the Gaza conflict and ongoing tensions with Iran.
