Egypt Repays Debt with More Debt: An Economy Living on the Next Bill
Asset sales, debt swaps and fresh borrowing offer Egypt breathing space, but rising repayment costs leave questions about whether its
21 January, 2026
Asset sales, debt swaps and fresh borrowing offer Egypt breathing space, but rising repayment costs leave questions about whether its
Residents and workers describe the health costs of cement production, while a hard-won compensation judgment exposes the distance between environmental
Egypt’s unemployment rate has fallen to historic lows, but poverty remains widespread as low wages, informal work, and weak job
A Zawia3 questionnaire finds deep distrust of political parties among 100 respondents. Citizens and analysts describe a gap between Egypt’s
Egypt expands sovereign sukuk to diversify borrowing, while economists debate debt costs, public asset rights and the limits of a
Viewed from December 2025, Egypt’s recovery prospects hinge on financing, reform and investment, while debt repayments continue to constrain public
A wave of annulled constituency results exposes a divide between legal remedies and political legitimacy in Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary election.
An investigation reveals that 63% of Egypt’s delivery workers suffer injuries without compensation, 97% have no social insurance, and many
Security forces and government bodies push forward with the 17.5-billion-pound “Horus City” project on Al-Waraq Island as 90,000 residents resist
A fatal textile factory fire in Mahalla exposes the gap between safety rules and enforcement, as responsibilities overlap across labour
Egypt’s Sixth Economic Census shows record private-sector dominance and modest growth, but experts warn that rising debt, weak wages, and
Synthetic drugs such as Shabu, Strox, and Voodoo are spreading rapidly across Egypt, driving a sharp rise in violent crimes,
Fertilizer prices in Egypt have surged by more than 500%, creating a severe shortage that threatens food security, drives up
Egypt’s second fuel increase of 2025 adds pressure on household budgets, as economists question its timing, social protection and the
Egypt’s Ministry of Sports sparked controversy by labeling athlete naturalization as “human trafficking,” prompting legal experts and rights advocates to
Egypt accelerates the sale of state assets under new laws granting its Sovereign Fund wider powers, aiming to raise $3.6
Egypt’s new Criminal Procedures Law sparks a major confrontation between Parliament, the President, and professional unions over constitutional guarantees, defendants’
Egypt economy, IMF loans, Egypt debt crisis, IMF exit strategy, Egyptian pound, economic reform, privatization Egypt, external debt, balance of
Egypt is deepening gas cooperation with Cyprus amid escalating tensions with Israel. With projects linking the Aphrodite field to Egypt’s
Families describe long waits and poorly equipped vehicles, while ambulance workers report exhausting shifts, staff shortages and weak coordination.
As Israel invades Gaza, Egypt raises military alert in Sinai and warns of red lines, while U.S. walks a tightrope
Families describe meat disappearing from their tables as incomes fall behind prices. A Zawia3 survey explores the pressure on food
Egypt’s expanded gas agreement with Israel raises competing questions about energy dependence, political pressure and the cost of interrupted supplies.
Workers describe exhaustion, dehydration and pressure to keep earning as extreme heat exposes gaps in workplace protection.
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