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Lara Gibson

Lara Gibson

Lara Gibson

Lara Gibson is a Cairo-based journalist closely following Egypt's economic and political developments.

Analysis: Saudi Arabia's new investment could be seen as another endorsement of Egypt's economic turnaround. But what is expected in return?

23 September, 2024

Analysis: Allegations that Cairo attempted to influence US politics with bribes are understandable given the benefits it reaps from the relationship.

14 August, 2024

Analysis: Israel seized control of the border area between Egypt and Gaza in May and is in no hurry to withdraw its forces.

25 July, 2024

In-depth: Sisi is becoming ever more politically and economically motivated to deport and deter the nine million refugees and migrants living in Egypt.

15 July, 2024

Analysis: Growing public anger over Israel's war in Gaza and threats to Egypt's border are heaping pressure on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

04 June, 2024

Analysis: Israel's Rafah offensive is the most serious test of its relationship with Egypt in decades.

13 May, 2024

Analysis: Even after a decade of unrivalled power, Sisi's regime in Egypt is too fragile to allow any meaningful show of political free expression.

06 May, 2024

Analysis: The funding, which pushes Egypt closer to the EU than ever before, gives Cairo the incentive to implement even harsher policies towards migrants.

27 March, 2024

Analysis: Egypt's new currency devaluation and interest rate hike will lure foreign investors but ordinary Egyptians are feeling the pain of soaring prices.

12 March, 2024

Analysis: Land sales to Gulf states may provide a short-term economic boost but only much-needed structural reforms will remedy Egypt's financial troubles.

06 March, 2024