Ahmed Emam

UN Chief António Guterres warned that hate speech remains a major driver of violence, conflict and atrocity crimes, calling for stronger efforts by governments, technology companies and civil society to combat its spread, particularly online

The United States is signaling renewed confidence in diplomacy following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, as American envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Switzerland ahead of a new round of technical negotiations aimed at translating the agreement into concrete commitments

Egypt's wheat imports declined during the 2025-26 fiscal year as higher domestic production and record government procurement helped reduce the country's reliance on foreign supplies, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk said.

Egypt, the United Nations and international partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and host communities during the annual meeting of the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees (JPMR), held in Cairo on Sunday

Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and around the world commemorate Africa Day, marking the 1963 establishment of the Organisation of African

Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across Africa by helping banks manage agricultural risks and expand

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation during talks in Cairo, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said on Monday

The United States is considering the partial release of Iranian funds to facilitate wheat shipments to Iran in the short term as part of emerging diplomatic understandings between Washington and Tehran, according to reports.The proposal would allow a limited portion of Iranian assets to be directed toward purchases from American farmers, enabling wheat shipments to reach Iran as an initial confidence-building measure.The reports indicate that both sides are currently focused on rebuilding trust while exploring broader agreements on a range of issues in the months ahead.The expected path toward a renewed understanding could take time, recalling the lengthy negotiations that culminated in the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which involved China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.The current diplomatic environment differs from that of 2015, however, with Washington now engaged in direct negotiations with Tehran. Reports suggest such talks are likely to require a series of guarantees and reciprocal steps to bridge differences between the two sides.A recently discussed memorandum of understanding reportedly points to the possibility of reaching agreements on key issues by the coming autumn. Any release of funds would likely be linked to developments in the negotiations and tied to discussions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and access to frozen assets.The management of Iranian financial assets and related technical arrangements has long been a central component of nuclear diplomacy, and similar issues are expected to feature prominently in any future agreement between Washington and Tehran.

Egypt and South Africa agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation and explore opportunities for greater economic integration during talks between Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Mpho Parks Tau in Cairo.

Talks scheduled between Lebanon and Israel in Washington on Monday will focus on the issue of an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to Israel's public broadcaster, as diplomatic efforts continue to address tensions along the border