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August 3, 2026, 8:06 pm
All of Africa Today - August 3, 2026
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5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Egypt
- [DW] The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.
Weah Urges Boakai to Match CDC's Drug Crackdown
- [New Dawn] Stephen G. Fellajuah -- Former President George Manneh Weah has called on the Boakai administration to take decisive action against Liberia's growing drug crisis, saying narcotics pose a serious threat to society and require a firm government response.
Egypt Launches Training for State-Owned Companies Ahead of IPOs
- [Daba Finance] Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched a national training program to prepare state-owned companies for public listings, supporting the government's privatization and initial public offering (IPO) program through capacity building and capital markets education.
Egypt's Simplex Opens $50m CNC Factory in Regional Expansion
- [Daba Finance] Egyptian manufacturing technology company Simplex has inaugurated its second production facility in 10th of Ramadan City, reportedly investing $50 million to expand its CNC machine manufacturing capacity while laying the foundation stone for a third factory.
Banda Stars As Clinical Zambia Cruise Past Egypt in Group C Opener
- [CAF] Barbra Banda delivered a captain's performance of the highest order as Zambia opened their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with a commanding 6-0 victory over Egypt at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday.
Tz, Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
- [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with renewed focus on advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the African Union's Agenda 2063 and efforts to build a peaceful, united and prosperous Africa.
Egypt's Campaigns Cannot Alter Ethiopia's Sovereign Right Over Its Resources, Says Eustaz Jamal Bashir
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt's campaigns against the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) cannot alter Ethiopia's sovereign right to utilize its natural resources, particularly the Abay River, Eustaz Jamal Bashir said.
CPJ, Partners Demand Release of Egyptian Cartoonist Ashraf Omar On Arrest Anniversary
- [CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists joined partner organizations on Wednesday to mark Ashraf Omar's second arrest anniversary by calling for his immediate release.
Mozambique and Egypt Focused On Boosting Economic Ties
- [AIM] Maputo -- The government of Mozambique and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on boosting economic ties in crucial sectors such as agriculture, trade, maritime transport, logistics, and technical-vocational training.
Egypt, Nigeria Deepen Push for African Solutions to Continental Challenges
- [This Day] Abuja -- Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Nigeria to develop African-led solutions to the continent's challenges and promote a fairer global order that reflects Africa's aspirations.
Egypt's Kuadra Raises Funding to Bring Ai to Construction Industry
- [Daba Finance] Egyptian construction technology startup Kuadra has raised a funding round led by Edafa Venture Capital to accelerate the launch of what it says is Egypt's first unified AI platform for managing the full construction project lifecycle.
Nvidia Brings Global Ai Startup Program to Egypt
- [Daba Finance] NVIDIA has launched its first SIGNALS event in Egypt, partnering with RiseUp, A15 and BitRoot to connect local artificial intelligence startups with its global startup ecosystem as the chipmaker expands support for AI founders across the Middle East and Africa.
U.S. Official Visits Cairo, Asmara for Security Talks
- [Reporter] US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, MassadBoulos, made a diplomatic visit to Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea as Washington seeks to step up engagement in the region.
Egypt Rejects Somaliland's Purported Jerusalem Mission, Seeks Release of Eight Sailors
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Egypt on Sunday condemned the self-declared Somaliland region's opening of a purported embassy in occupied Jerusalem as an illegal violation of international law, while urging Somali authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of kidnapped Egyptian sailors.
A Tax On Sugary Drinks in Egypt Could Reduce Disease and Save U.S.$1.8 Billion in Healthcare Costs - Modelling Study
- [The Conversation Africa] Non-communicable diseases - heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer - are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink.
Experts See Egypt Deal Lifting Farming
- [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ANALYSTS are optimistic that Tanzania will boost agricultural productivity and strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's state visit deepened cooperation in irrigation, trade and infrastructure.
Egypt Pledges to Fast-Track Joint Strategic Projects
- [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- EGYPTIAN President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to accelerate the implementation of a series of joint economic projects with Tanzania as the two countries seek to deepen trade, investment and regional connectivity.
Samia, El-Sisi Broaden Ties
- [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in energy, transport, healthcare, science and technology following high-level talks held at the State House in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
FIFA Ranking - Spain Dethrone Argentina, Egypt Overtake Nigeria After Impressive World Cup Outings
- [Premium Times] From Morocco strengthening their grip as Africa's highest-ranked nation to Norway's remarkable leap into the world's top 20, the post-World Cup rankings reflect the biggest winners and losers from an unforgettable month in North America
Egypt Resumes Scholarships for Ugandan Students After Years of Suspension
- [Nile Post] The Government of Egypt has resumed offering scholarships to Ugandan students after a suspension that lasted several years, with 23 students already selected to study at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo.
Mylerz Raises $2m to Expand Egypt Logistics Network
- [Daba Finance] Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz raised more than EGP100 million, or over $2 million, in a funding round led by Lorax Capital Partners with participation from Fawry and existing investors.
Egypt's GERD 'Unilateralism' Narrative Ignores History, International Law - Al-Arousi
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt's continued accusations against Ethiopia over GERD fail to reflect historical facts and the principles of equitable utilization and cooperation enshrined in international law, MP Mohammed Al-Arousi told ENA.
Nigeria, Egypt Move to Deepen Anti-Drug Cooperation
- [Leadership] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to deepen its collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will focus on intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building.
Egypt Singing the Same Old Song of Ethiopian 'Unilateralism,' Again!
- [ENA] Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty for the umpteenth time declared Egypt reserves its full right to defend its Nile water security should it be harmed by Ethiopia and that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an illegal unilateral action taken by Ethiopia without consulting the downstream countries. He asserted, "We reserve the right to legitimate self-defense in accordance with the rules of international law."
American Analyst Accuses Egypt of Escalating 'Information Warfare' Against Ethiopia Over GERD
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- American political analyst Andrew Korybko underscored that Ethiopia possesses the sovereign and internationally recognized legal right to equitably utilize the Abay River, including the construction and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Somalia, Egypt FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Horn of Africa, Reject Recognition of Somaliland
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali Dhaay held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa, Somalia's foreign ministry said on Sunday.
