Living unseen war: How Iran’s war against US and Israel is wrecking Egyptian, Maghreb economies
The tourism industry, another pillar of Egypt’s economy, is beginning to feel the strain. After a strong recovery in 2025 driven by improved security conditions, favourable exchange rates and the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the sector had been expecting to welcome about 21 million visitors in 2026, up from 19 million the previous year. Now, those expectations face growing uncertainty.
How Trump’s family mega-dollar business interests in Qatar kowtowed Netanyahu into signing Israel-Hamas peace deal
Qatar has also played an increasingly critical role in helping the US broker diplomatic deals. In recent years, Qatar played a role in helping Nato and US arrange the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Iran–US prisoner swap, and the release of Ukrainian children from Russia. More recently, it has been a key mediator and drafter of ceasefire plans to end the genocide in Gaza.
Cry, the beloved country: How Congo’s mines power world’s tech industry that reciprocates with guns and bombs
According to a December UN report, the scale of the trade reached new heights after the capture of Rubaya by M23. The rebels went on to establish a parallel administration controlling mining activities, trade, transport and the taxation of the minerals produced there, the UN reported.
Pope Leo blasts Israel for ‘barbarity of war’ after its army kills 67 aid-seekers in Gaza
Israel’s military said its troops had fired warning shots towards a crowd of thousands of people in northern Gaza on Sunday to remove what it said was “an immediate threat”.