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Egypt

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on Lisandro Martinez’s foot at the start of the move.

    Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup
  3. Joy Online

    Onana started Belgium’s opening game of the World Cup – a 1-1 draw against Egypt – before coming on as a substitute in wins against New Zealand and Senegal.

    Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL
  4. Joy Online

    Argentina survived another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

    Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat Egypt
  5. Daily Guide

    Queiroz was taking charge at his fifth consecutive World Cup, having previously managed Iran, Portugal, and Egypt.

    Carlos Queiroz Steps Down After Black Stars World Cup Exit
  6. The Chronicle

    Monday will mark Belgium’s third match in Seattle following a 1-1 draw with Egypt in the group stage and a ‌dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the round of 32.

    Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match
  7. Joy Online

    Argentina will face Egypt in the last 16. It took every second of the 120 minutes played in Miami for Argentina to overcome a brave Cabo Verde.

    Argentina survive Cabo Verde scare to book Egypt date
  8. Joy Online

    Egypt created fresh history in Dallas as they earned their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup finals, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

    Egypt take historic step with shootout win over Socceroos
  9. Joy Online

    Egypt remain optimistic that the hamstring strain Mohamed Salah picked up against Iran will not prevent him from facing Australia in Friday’s last-32 tie at the FIFA World Cup.

    Egypt optimistic Salah will be fit to face Australia
  10. Joy Online

    Some reports have referred to the use of Red Sea ports to receive various shipments, alongside allegations that the territories of certain countries in the region, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have been used as transit points or temporary storage locations before some equipm

    Sudan’s Hidden War: Sovereign wealth, arms supply routes, and the reshaping of alliances
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on reviews of two financing arrangements, potentially unlocking about $1.6 billion ​pending approval by the fund’s executive board.

    IMF reaches staff-level deal with Egypt that could unlock $1.6 billion
World & Region

Laptop fire on American Airlines flight; one passenger treated

The News

A passenger's laptop caught fire during American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth on Friday, with one person receiving medical treatment after landing. The FAA warned that lithium batteries in devices like laptops can overheat due to damage, overcharging, or improper packing.

22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 22 August

  1. Laptop fire on American Airlines flight; one passenger treated

    A passenger's laptop caught fire during American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth on Friday, with one person receiving medical treatment after landing. The FAA warned that lithium batteries in devices like laptops can overheat due to damage, overcharging, or improper packing.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Egypt hosts inaugural Alamein Africa Forum October 2026

    Egypt will host the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum on October 2–4, 2026, in New Alamein, a new coastal smart city. The forum, co-organized by Egypt, the African Export-Import Bank, and AUDA-NEPAD, is expected to bring together over 20 African heads of state and government, alongside international leaders, to advance strategic partnerships and investment across Africa's infrastructure, energy, digital transformation, manufacturing, critical minerals, health, and intra-African trade sectors.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Egypt to host Africa's inaugural Alamein business forum

    New Alamein will host the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum from 2–4 October 2026, bringing together African heads of state, international financial leaders, and private sector actors to advance partnerships and investment across infrastructure, trade, critical minerals, digital innovation, and health.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Türkiye's exports to Africa rise 12.6% to $13.3bn

    Türkiye's exports to Africa reached $13.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 12.6% increase year-on-year, driven by expanding logistics networks and stronger connectivity. Exports to Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria showed particularly strong growth of 26.1%, 31.3%, and 52.1% respectively.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Princess Umul urges investment to boost Ghana's tourism sector

    After a 90-day, 6,814-kilometre expedition across Ghana's 16 regions, Princess Umul Hatiyya Ibrahim Mahama called for increased investment in tourism, citing poor infrastructure, sanitation, environmental degradation and galamsey as barriers. She said Ghana has the potential to become one of Africa's top three tourist destinations if these challenges are addressed.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader on Gaza peace plan

    US President Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas in Egypt to discuss implementation of a US-backed Gaza peace plan that calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's rebuilding under Palestinian civilian administration. Israel has rejected the 15-point plan, and Kushner is now in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Africa's food security vulnerable to distant disruptions

    Shipping disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz raised urea prices sharply, doubling fertiliser costs in African markets where food already consumes about half of household spending. The article argues that Africa's reliance on imported fertilisers—the third major supply shock in five years—reflects structural dependence rather than a single crisis, and that existing technologies and institutions on the continent could reduce this vulnerability.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Government denies outstanding per diem payments to Black Queens

    The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denies owing the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating players and officials were paid in advance on July 29 for July 26–August 7, and again on August 11 for August 8–14. The Ministry said winning bonuses from the group-stage victory over Cape Verde are being processed, and rejected claims of an outstanding WAFCON qualification bonus.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Queens dispute Sports Ministry's denial of unpaid bonuses

    Ghana's Black Queens have challenged the Sports Ministry's claim that all outstanding per diems and bonuses have been settled, stating that payments only covered July 26 onwards while their official camping began July 11, and disputing that a $700 delivery constituted their promised WAFCON qualification bonus.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Queens face unpaid bonuses, welfare failures at Commonwealth Games

    Ghana's contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow faced logistical and welfare failures including late airline tickets without luggage allowance, competition kits arriving after events, and athletes departing without being informed of per diem or medal bonus amounts. Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Youth and Sports Vincent Ekow Assafuah has demanded accountability from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, citing what he describes as "a troubling pattern of administrative failure, financial uncertainty and disregard for the welfare of Ghanaian athletes."

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Sports Ministry denies owing Black Queens per diems

    The Ministry of Sports and Recreation denied claims that government owes the Black Queens outstanding per diems, stating that players and eligible officials received advance payments on July 29 and August 11 to cover their stay during WAFCON 2026 and FIFA World Cup play-in qualification. The Ministry also clarified that a winning bonus for the Cape Verde victory is being processed, but rejected claims of an outstanding qualification bonus, noting that government's sports financing framework does not provide for bonuses for qualifying matches.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Oil and gold prices rise amid geopolitical tensions

    Oil and gold prices climbed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated, including separate attacks on shipping by the U.S. and Iran-aligned Houthis, and a North Korean missile launch, ahead of U.S. consumer price index data expected to signal potential Federal Reserve rate decisions. U.S. crude rose to $83.94 a barrel and Brent to $89.60 per barrel, while spot gold gained to $4,387.03 an ounce.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Ghana's Medeama and Nations FC draw CAF opponents

    Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Malawi advance to WAFCON quarterfinals despite losing to Zambia

    Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.

    7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Infantino apologises for competition sale plan, retains FIFA presidency

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial proposals to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, but retained his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board at a meeting in Morocco. UEFA and others had criticised the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal as opaque, but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to FIFA members sincerely apologising and committing that such errors "will not happen again."

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. African football leaders back Infantino despite rival confederation doubts

    Leading African football administrators have expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his bid for re-election in March, even as administrators in Asia, Europe, and CONCACAF have said they lost confidence in his leadership following his abandoned plan to raise $4.2 billion from a new commercial rights body.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Dangote refinery plans $5 billion IPO listing in October

    Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery, majority-owned by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote, is seeking to raise about $5 billion through an initial public offering expected to conclude in October, with stock exchanges across the continent including Ghana's expressing interest. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery plans to use the funds to expand capacity and build a similar facility in Kenya.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Egypt arrests suspects in fake judge fraud scam

    Several people have been arrested in Egypt over an alleged plot to defraud citizens by impersonating judges and court officials on social media, falsely claiming they could allocate government housing. The main suspects, an unemployed man and a student in Cairo and Giza, confessed to forming a criminal gang, staging fake court scenes, and filming content inside a courthouse to boost credibility.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Earthquake strikes north of Suez with no damage reported

    An earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck 38 km north of Egypt's Suez early Monday, with no reported casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in affected governorates as authorities assessed the situation.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 2 August

  1. Israeli airstrikes kill nine Palestinians despite Trump ceasefire announcement

    Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians on Sunday across multiple locations, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in implementing last year's ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet, said there was no deal to halt attacks and that Israel should take full control of Gaza.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump suspends fresh Iran attack pending quick nuclear deal

    President Trump said the U.S. will hold off on attacking Iran if a deal can be reached quickly to end Iran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Malawi beat Egypt 3-1 at WAFCON 2026 with Chawinga standout

    Temwa Chawinga starred as Malawi defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group C match at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, securing their second successive win and strengthening their quarter-final hopes.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. African Union condemns drone attack on Egypt's Port of Damietta

    The African Union Commission condemned a July 29 drone attack on vessels at Egypt's Port of Damietta as a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing solidarity with Egypt and commending authorities for their swift response that prevented loss of life.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Hamas disarmament plan offers hope despite serious obstacles

    A new proposal would have Hamas hand over its weapons as Israel withdraws from 70% of Gaza it occupies, though the plan faces significant political and practical challenges. The arrangement comes amid catastrophic conditions for over 2 million Palestinian civilians and after tens of thousands of deaths during the war.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Egypt says drone caused fire on ships at Damietta port

    Two ships used for gas processing and storage caught fire at Egypt's Damietta port on the Mediterranean; authorities confirmed a drone caused the incident and said no party has claimed responsibility. Port operations were expected to resume at other berths.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Oil prices fall amid Middle East tensions and increased flows

    Brent crude fell $1.03 to $88 a barrel and U.S. WTI slipped $1.50 to $82.09 on Friday, despite rising Middle East tensions, as increased supplies flowed through the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime chokepoints. Both benchmarks are set to rise about 20% for the month.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump's Board of Peace plan

    US President Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC they have agreed to the plan, which includes Israeli withdrawal as disarmament is completed and reconstruction of Gaza.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Drone attack ignites fires on gas ships at Egypt port

    Egypt's cabinet confirmed a drone attack caused a fire on Wednesday at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, affecting two ships—a US-owned floating storage vessel and a Greek-owned LNG tanker. No party has claimed responsibility, no casualties were reported, and the port continued operating at full capacity.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Malawi stun Nigeria 3-2 in WAFCON 2026 Group C match

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga led rank outsiders Malawi to a shocking 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha once.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian Mediterranean port

    A drone struck a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to another vessel, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions as the United States and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq and oil prices spiked sharply.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

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