Egypt’s annual consumer inflation nearly halved in February, though economic challenges and the impact of the war in Gaza persist.

Prince Muhammad Ali, grandson of Egypt’s deposed King Farouk, has returned to Egypt after living in exile in Paris.

A US envoy has praised Egypt’s new plan for Gaza as a “good-faith first step,” signaling potential progress in addressing the ongoing crisis.

GCC foreign ministers will convene in Mecca with counterparts from Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Jordan to discuss strategic partnerships, regional cooperation.

Egypt and Tunisia strongly oppose any efforts to displace Palestinians and stress the need for a just political solution, as Egypt prepares to host an Arab summit to counter US-backed plans for Gaza.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica in Cairo to discuss implementing a Gaza ceasefire, facilitating aid, exchanging hostages, and rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians.

Egypt and Eritrea discussed the Sudan crisis, Red Sea security, and regional stability as Egypt’s foreign minister delivered President Sisi’s message to Eritrean President Afwerki.

Israeli negotiators have left Cairo after discussing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, though talks are set to continue.

Egypt has pledged to rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip in the shortest possible time while ensuring that Palestinian residents are not displaced.

The meeting was convened amidst efforts by Arab nations to devise an alternative to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to transform Gaza into an international beach resort

The Arab League summit on Gaza, originally scheduled for next week, has been postponed to March 4 as Egypt and Arab nations prepare for discussions on the crisis.

Egypt and Cyprus signed agreements to export Cypriot gas to Egypt for liquefaction and re-export to Europe, strengthening Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation.

The French and Egyptian foreign ministers strongly rejected any plan for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and emphasized the need for humanitarian aid and long-term reconstruction.

There were no reports of injuries or flooding on the carrier, and the incident is currently under investigation.  

Egyptian and Jordanian leaders stressed the need for Gaza’s reconstruction while rejecting any forced displacement of Palestinians, calling for ceasefire implementation.

Egypt has reached a preliminary agreement with OIC member states to hold an emergency ministerial meeting to oppose the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, though no date has been set.

Egypt significantly increased its imports of Russian wheat during the 2024/25 season, becoming the largest buyer of Russian wheat.

The talks come amid backlash over Trump’s proposal for Gaza, which has been firmly rejected by Saudi Arabia and criticized by Jordan.

Egypt condemned Israeli statements suggesting a Palestinian state be established in Saudi Arabia, calling them an infringement on sovereignty and a violation of diplomatic norms.

Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, will be buried in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday following a funeral in Lisbon, where he passed away at 88.

Egypt has called for Gaza’s reconstruction without forcing Palestinians to leave while supporting the Palestinian Authority’s governance over the territory.

Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians, rejecting proposals for relocation and emphasizing its role in regional stability.

Egypt’s President Sisi and US President Trump discussed Gaza’s ceasefire and aid efforts but did not mention Trump’s call for Palestinian relocation, which Egypt has firmly rejected.

Thousands of Egyptians protested at the Rafah border crossing against Trump’s proposal for Egypt and Jordan to accept Gazan refugees.