Nabila El-Gaafary

Around 7.8 million Egyptian women undergo a form of gender-based violence every year, according to a UN survey released in 2015.

Egypt has been aggressively pursuing the sale of state assets, primarily to wealthy Gulf nations, to address significant economic challenges.

The detentions are believed to have been triggered by slogans the activists shouted against powerful figures close to the government

There are high hopes that "The Green Line" will revolutionise a decaying transport system in the Arab World's most populous country.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's reelection for a third term coincided with tough economic conditions and political challenges.

Since the war first broke out in April 2023, thousands of Sudanese crossed the border into Egypt to seek refuge.

The lines used in the controversial TV commercial are part of Qadi El-Gharam ("the Love Judge"), first introduced in a 1969 film.

The alleged kidnap attempt of Habiba El-Shamaa has prompted other women in Egypt to expose similar incidents taking place while riding with rideshare apps.

After the ouster of longtime leader Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian subsequent governments initiated an investigation into the funding of local and foreign groups.

Two human rights groups have accused Egypt of cutting "questionable" pardon deals with IS-affiliated suspects in North Sinai.