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African films at Cannes tell unexpected stories of power, migration and identity

Six African films are screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which opened this week and runs until 24 May. The selection spans historical fiction, social drama and crime thrillers – with stories set in Tunis, Cairo, Yaoundé, Lagos and Jerada. The works explore migration, memory, justice and belonging, giving…

Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2025

An insider's guide to Cairo: the design and culture break of the moment

If Cairo isn’t on your travel bucket list it should be. Designer Goya Gallagher has your itinerary for a perfect mini break in the city — from the pyramids to its treasure trove markets and buzzy food scene

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Hamas Team Heads To Cairo For Gaza Talks As Israel Strikes Kill 26

A Hamas delegation departed for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as Israeli air strikes killed 26 people across the territory Tuesday.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Changing the Eurocentric narrative about the history of science – why multiculturalism matters

In the 11th century in Cairo, the foundations for modern science were laid through the detention of an innocent man.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

'Ruled by warlords eating from rubbish bins': Yemenis reflect on one decade of devastating civil war

Euronews spent Eid with Yemenis who fled to Cairo and spoke to others around the world about their experiences of the war and their hopes for Yemen's future.

Euronews · Apr 7, 2025

‘Table of mercy’, how Egyptians feed hundreds in Ramadan

At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025

‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals

Swings between drought and floods striking from Dallas to Shanghai, while Madrid and Cairo are among cities whose climate has flipped

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

What does Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza involve and what challenges does it face?

Arab leaders endorsed a US$53 billion (£41 billion) plan to rebuild war-torn Gaza at an emergency summit in Cairo on March 4. The proposal, which was drawn up by Egypt and has been backed by France, Germany, Italy and Britain, rivals US president Donald Trump’s idea for the US to…

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

The ultimate Egyptian voyage: A cultural tour of Cairo and a luxury Nile cruise with my father

A cruise down the Nile and a few days of discovery in Cairo prove to be the ultimate bonding experience for Steve King and his retired dad

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill three as Hamas, Egypt hold ceasefire talks

Israel says will send team to Qatar to advance ceasefire negotiations, as Hamas says ‘positive’ indicators on talks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2025