Egypt’s Railway Tragedies: 25 Years of Promises, Zero Accountability
Despite decades of promises and over $10 billion in international loans, Egypt’s railway system remains deadly and dysfunctional. This investigation
1 September, 2025
Despite decades of promises and over $10 billion in international loans, Egypt’s railway system remains deadly and dysfunctional. This investigation
Families describe desperate searches and unaffordable prices for pulmonary surfactant as shortages leave premature babies at risk in Egypt’s neonatal
Egypt is facing a severe healthcare crisis as over 21,000 doctors have resigned since 2020, citing exhaustion, poor pay, and
Plans to transfer the operation of public hospitals to private investors raise questions about affordable care, staffing and the enforcement
Egypt’s National Media Authority has lost over EGP 12.2 billion ($251.5 million) amid mounting debt, failed reforms, and lack of
Trump’s renewed comments on Ethiopia’s dam have revived debate over US mediation. Egyptian analysts disagree over his motives, while binding
In temperatures above 40°C, Giza residents describe empty taps, stalled lifts and disrupted medical care. Official repair announcements have done
The removal of five Egyptians from Albania to Cairo exposes questions about legal access, safe-country labels and accountability. Rights advocates
The poverty map in Egypt reveals significant geographic disparities, with Upper Egypt facing higher poverty rates. Despite successive minimum wage
Despite the halting of boats from Egyptian shores, testimonies and official reports reveal that thousands of Egyptians continue to migrate
Egypt grants sweeping tax exemptions to Gulf investors, benefiting large foreign capital while burdening citizens with rising costs and shrinking
Interrupted gas imports, financial volatility and threats to shipping expose Egypt’s economic vulnerabilities as Cairo seeks to contain the Israel–Iran
Applicants describe years of waiting, rising deposits and unclear handover dates, as experts question financing and argue for housing support
Families are giving up decades-old Eid traditions as livestock prices outstrip their budgets, leaving households that depend on donated meat
Despite updated laws and global evaluations, Egypt faces a growing money laundering crisis fueled by legal loopholes, weak oversight, and
A gas explosion on Wahat Road in Egypt killed 6 and injured 13. Investigations reveal the responsible company, El-Meligy Contracting,
Egypt’s economic authorities posted losses exceeding 250 billion pounds ($5 billion), draining the public budget and deepening the poverty crisis.
Amid record debt and foreign currency shortages, Egypt accelerates its state asset sales to meet IMF conditions. With hospitals and
The proposed amendments to Egypt’s Sports Clubs Law spark nationwide debate, with concerns over government interference, privatization, and the return
Egypt’s recent reforms linking residency permits to asylum status mark a step forward for refugee rights, yet challenges persist. Bureaucratic
The Gaza war, fears of forced displacement and military signalling in Sinai strain Egypt’s peace with Israel. Analysts weigh the
As Egypt witnesses a surge in gruesome crimes linked to the synthetic drug shabu, public safety hangs in the balance
Patients describe borrowing for essential supplies and searching between hospitals, while industry assurances of improved availability clash with accounts of
Parliament’s amendments reduce penalties for ordinary medical errors, but doctors remain divided over fines, insurance, expert assessments and the responsibility
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