Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board’s completion of the seventh review of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), describing the decision as a vote of confidence in the country’s economic reform agenda.

Egypt, Uganda deepen agricultural ties

Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, and Minister of State Robert Migadde have led a high-level delegation on a tour of agricultural, livestock, and fisheries projects across Egypt to deepen bilateral co-operation.

Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him

LONDON — Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England’s World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air”.

Trump to convene cabinet at Camp David on Iran

President Donald Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting on Friday at his Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to ​resolve his war against Iran and bring down gasoline prices ‌that are threatening Republicans in November midterm elections.

Egypt accelerates push to become hub for digital services exports

Global IT services and consulting group Systems Limited plans to expand its operations in Egypt and create more than 380 new jobs as it seeks to boost digital services exports from the country to regional markets.

Egypt backs Somali sovereignty, territorial integrity

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, has reaffirmed Cairo’s unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting any unilateral measures that undermine the Somali state.