Africa Egypt The export ban on a number of food staples, such as wheat, flour and broad beans imposed last March has been lifted
Africa Egypt The country has been declared malaria-free; the result comes thanks to years of targeted intervention and prevention
Africa Egypt 12 galleries of the new Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids of Giza have been opened, but the official opening date is not yet known; the museum will be the largest archeological museum in the world devoted to treasures from pyramids and other periods
Africa Egypt The Autumn Flower of the International Flower Expo 2024 was held at the El-Horreya Garden in Zamalek, Cairo; the Expo has a history of over 90 years and attracts major exhibitors
Africa Egypt Revenue from the Suez Canal has dropped by 60%, or more than $6 billion, in recent months due to attacks by Yemen's Houthis that disrupted shipping on the Red Sea