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The squeaky-voiced puppet, with a wooden head, red conical hat, thin painted moustache and a bright red cloth cloak, was recognised by UNESCO in 2018 as part of the planet’s intangible cultural heritage.

This is how Aragoz and other folk puppets are keeping heritage of Egyptian satire alive

Jan 02, 2020 14:31

The squeaky-voiced puppet, with a wooden head, red conical hat, thin painted moustache and a bright red cloth cloak, was recognised by UNESCO in 2018 as part of the planet’s intangible cultural heritage. read more

The January 7 ceremony will set in motion a year sure to be full of drama on and off the field with 2022 World Cup and 2021 Cup of Nations qualifiers in the mix.

Sadio Mane set to be crowned king of Africa as troubles rumble on

Jan 01, 2020 16:02

The January 7 ceremony will set in motion a year sure to be full of drama on and off the field with 2022 World Cup and 2021 Cup of Nations qualifiers in the mix. read more

ICPD would be a tough act to follow but when we reconvene at ICPD+25, I hope it will give us renewed fervour, energy and thought leadership to work towards the unfinished agenda

ICPD @ 25: India must prioritise reproductive rights

Nov 11, 2019 14:05

ICPD would be a tough act to follow but when we reconvene at ICPD+25, I hope it will give us renewed fervour, energy and thought leadership to work towards the unfinished agenda read more

Implementing the family planning programme should not be seen only in terms of contraception but through methods of achieving the larger goals of maternal and child health

The importance of family planning in creating healthier families

Sep 26, 2019 15:57

Implementing the family planning programme should not be seen only in terms of contraception but through methods of achieving the larger goals of maternal and child health read more

Our canine companions are now equipped to be rolling in the nine-to-five hustle and much more

These four-legged friends have pawsome jobs

Sep 17, 2019 17:59

Our canine companions are now equipped to be rolling in the nine-to-five hustle and much more read more

Abdulmalik Abdulaziz, like most swept up in the three-day crackdown in the first week of July 2017, was an Islamic theology student at Al-Azhar, the Sunni Muslim world’s most prestigious educational institution.

Egypt is helping China, one of its biggest investors, detain Uighurs

Aug 18, 2019 13:02

Abdulmalik Abdulaziz, like most swept up in the three-day crackdown in the first week of July 2017, was an Islamic theology student at Al-Azhar, the Sunni Muslim world’s most prestigious educational institution. read more

The restoration process began in mid-July after the three-tiered coffin was transferred to the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo from the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, southern Egypt.

Egypt displays restoration of Tutankhamun gilded coffin, since it was first discovered in 1922

Aug 14, 2019 14:32

The restoration process began in mid-July after the three-tiered coffin was transferred to the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo from the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, southern Egypt. read more

A Youcef Belaili goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win when the countries met in the group stage, but this time there is no second chance with Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor.

Senegal, Algeria set for rematch in Africa Cup of Nations final

Jul 19, 2019 12:01

A Youcef Belaili goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win when the countries met in the group stage, but this time there is no second chance with Cup of Nations immortality awaiting the victor. read more

Located in the heart of Cairo on Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum has long been the foremost home for the country’s bounteous collection of antiquities.

Cairo’s ‘mother of Egyptian museums’ set for revamp

Jun 17, 2019 13:05

Located in the heart of Cairo on Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum has long been the foremost home for the country’s bounteous collection of antiquities. read more

For the first time ever, an Indian made car was shot with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza as a backdrop; the hefty $2,000 fee was entirely worth it

Sunday drive: Scorpio(n) king in mummy land!

May 18, 2019 20:35

For the first time ever, an Indian made car was shot with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza as a backdrop; the hefty $2,000 fee was entirely worth it read more

A walk down the lesser-known back lanes unfolds the city that finds favour in the writings of the bestselling author.

Travel: Sifting through Orhan Pamuk’s Istanbul

Apr 27, 2019 22:42

A walk down the lesser-known back lanes unfolds the city that finds favour in the writings of the bestselling author. read more

The Antiquities Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that the tomb is from the Greco-Roman period, which began with Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.

Archaeologists uncover ancient tomb with mummies in Egypt

Apr 24, 2019 16:52

The Antiquities Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that the tomb is from the Greco-Roman period, which began with Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. read more

The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belongs to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4300 years ago.

Egypt unveils colourful Fifth Dynasty tomb

Apr 14, 2019 14:20

The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belongs to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4300 years ago. read more

The letter from Egypt’s finance minister and central bank governor was included in an IMF staff report dated Jan. 28 and published following the disbursement in February of the fifth out of six tranches of the loan.

Egypt to slash fuel subsidies as it nears end of IMF programme

Apr 06, 2019 10:47

The letter from Egypt’s finance minister and central bank governor was included in an IMF staff report dated Jan. 28 and published following the disbursement in February of the fifth out of six tranches of the loan. read more