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Coronavirus lockdowns mean millions of women can’t reach birth control
April 9, 2020
Coronavirus lockdowns mean millions of women can’t reach birth control
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading…
Mastercard says digital payment has changed the way Egyptians spend: Interview
April 8, 2020
Mastercard says digital payment has changed the way Egyptians spend: Interview
In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, Mastercard’s General Manager for Egypt and Pakistan Magdy Hassan said that the increase of the…
Coronavirus crisis spells trouble for many Egyptian breadwinners
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus crisis spells trouble for many Egyptian breadwinners
CAIRO (Reuters) – Squatting with other day laborers under a bridge in Cairo, 48-year-old Yasser Nagy says he has waited…
Photos: How coronavirus is impacting Egypt’s homeless
April 1, 2020
Photos: How coronavirus is impacting Egypt’s homeless
Among the crowds in Cairo’s Ramses Square, 15-year-old Karim Mohamed was looking for his friend. After several attempts, he couldn’t…
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
March 27, 2020
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
On March 16, Egyptians on Facebook launched an online initiative called “we got your back,” hoping to offer support to…
Egypt’s once-reviled street dogs get chance at a better life
February 20, 2020
Egypt’s once-reviled street dogs get chance at a better life
CAIRO (AP) — Karim Hegazi spends his days in a Cairo clinic taking care of animals long considered a menace…
Egyptian striker, 75, hopes to become world’s oldest soccer pro
February 11, 2020
Egyptian striker, 75, hopes to become world’s oldest soccer pro
CAIRO (Reuters) – The thought of playing soccer as a professional had remained a distant dream for Ezzeldin Bahader for…
Uber Egypt announces plan for cab hailing service, White Taxi Association voices opposition
January 29, 2020
Uber Egypt announces plan for cab hailing service, White Taxi Association voices opposition
Uber Egypt released a statement on Tuesday saying the company has been testing a new service over the past few…
‘Imaginary Graffiti Manifesto’ – Italian artist revives Cairo’s streets through photo editing
January 19, 2020
‘Imaginary Graffiti Manifesto’ – Italian artist revives Cairo’s streets through photo editing
A solo exhibition titled “Imaginary Graffiti Manifesto” by Carmine Cartolano, aka Qarm Qart, an Italian artist based in Egypt, set…
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
January 5, 2020
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At the midway point of his annual Christmas vacation, President Donald Trump huddled at…