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Friday, January 2, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

Egypt and Sudan
IMF Programs: Lifeline for Egypt’s Economy or a New Burden on Its People?

IMF Programs: Lifeline for Egypt’s Economy or a New Burden on Its People?

21 hours ago

As an IMF mission arrived in Cairo to review Egypt’s loan program, official rhetoric followed suit in an attempt to frame “easing inflation” and a return to “economic stability” as proof of success on headline indicators.

Exclusive: RSF Schemes May Target Egypt, Libya, and Algeria, Sudanese Politician Warns

Exclusive: RSF Schemes May Target Egypt, Libya, and Algeria, Sudanese Politician Warns

a day ago

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Sudanese politician Mohamed Abu Zeid warns that the RSF threatens Sudan and its neighbors Libya, Algeria, and Egypt, blasts the UAE for backing the militia, and calls for urgent international action as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Somaliland on the Frontline: UAE, Israeli Occupation, Ethiopia, and the U.S. Battle for Bases

Somaliland on the Frontline: UAE, Israeli Occupation, Ethiopia, and the U.S. Battle for Bases

a day ago

Attention is increasingly turning to the military base in the port city of Berbera, amid discussions about the Israeli Occupation's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Kufra: The Libyan Airstrip That Changed the War in Sudan and Fueled Hemedti’s Gains

Kufra: The Libyan Airstrip That Changed the War in Sudan and Fueled Hemedti’s Gains

3 days ago

The UAE has used Libya’s Kufra airport to supply Hemedti’s Rapid Support Forces militia, fueling their gains in Sudan while advancing its regional interests.

Egypt’s Warning of ‘Red Lines’ and Potential Military Intervention in Sudan: Who Is the Message For?

Egypt’s Warning of ‘Red Lines’ and Potential Military Intervention in Sudan: Who Is the Message For?

5 days ago

Egypt has set “red lines” over Sudan, warning the Rapid Support Forces militia and the UAE, and signaling possible military action under its joint defense agreement to protect its security and regional stability.

Roads Over Cash: Who Holds Sudan’s Economic Power?

Roads Over Cash: Who Holds Sudan’s Economic Power?

6 days ago

By the end of 2025, Sudan’s economy is a “survival economy,” where cash shortages, market collapse, and armed control make daily life a struggle.

America’s Evangelical Youth Declare War on ‘Israel’: What’s Driving the Shift?

America’s Evangelical Youth Declare War on ‘Israel’: What’s Driving the Shift?

7 days ago

Support for the Israeli Occupation among a significant segment of evangelicals in the U.S. is starting to waver, particularly in the wake of “Israel’s” genocide in Gaza.

Exclusive: Egyptian Economist Warns Big Projects May Be Thwarted for the Sake of Foreign Investors like the UAE

Exclusive: Egyptian Economist Warns Big Projects May Be Thwarted for the Sake of Foreign Investors like the UAE

11 days ago

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Egyptian economic expert Abdul Hafiz al-Sawi criticized the decision to reopen the famous Helwan Iron and Steel Factory, calling it a sign of confusion and inconsistency in the country’s economic policymaking after the plant was shut down in 2021.

Roads of Death Instead of Planes: How Stranded Syrians in Sudan Are Facing the Journey Home

Roads of Death Instead of Planes: How Stranded Syrians in Sudan Are Facing the Journey Home

14 days ago

After Syria’s liberation and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, Syrians stranded in Sudan suddenly find themselves facing a long-awaited possibility: going home.

Why ‘Israel’ Backed Down as the US Pushed Through Egypt’s Gas Deal

Why ‘Israel’ Backed Down as the US Pushed Through Egypt’s Gas Deal

14 days ago

After months of obstruction, "Israel" surprised Cairo by approving a long-frozen gas deal worth an estimated $35 billion through 2040, reviving an agreement shelved by Energy Minister Eli Cohen on Netanyahu’s orders after firm American pressure.

US Sanctions on Colombian Mercenaries: What Impact Will They Have on Sudan’s War?

US Sanctions on Colombian Mercenaries: What Impact Will They Have on Sudan’s War?

16 days ago

The U.S. sanctioned a network recruiting Colombian mercenaries for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces militia, exposing a UAE-backed operation that has fueled atrocities and prolonged the war.

From Oilfield to Breaking Point: How the Fall of Heglig Redrew the Course of War in Sudan

From Oilfield to Breaking Point: How the Fall of Heglig Redrew the Course of War in Sudan

18 days ago

The capture of Heglig by the Rapid Support Forces militia stripped Sudan’s state of a critical economic lifeline, shifted the military balance, and deepened the country’s slide toward fragmentation.

Did the UAE Bribe the European Union to Hide Its Support for Hemedti’s Militia in Sudan?

Did the UAE Bribe the European Union to Hide Its Support for Hemedti’s Militia in Sudan?

25 days ago

Intense Emirati lobbying allegedly pushed the European Parliament to drop references to the UAE’s reported support for Sudan’s RSF militia, sparking controversy over foreign influence and accountability.

Al-Shawadfi: Egyptian Preacher with Global Reach Killed in Unexplained Attack in the Philippines

Al-Shawadfi: Egyptian Preacher with Global Reach Killed in Unexplained Attack in the Philippines

a month ago

Egyptian preacher Abdelrahman al-Shawadfi, known as the “Teacher of Peace,” was killed in a targeted attack in Zamboanga, reflecting ongoing threats against Islamic preachers in the Philippines.

Sudan And The Red Sea: Tracing Saudi-UAE Rivalries Amid U.S. Strategic Calculations

Sudan And The Red Sea: Tracing Saudi-UAE Rivalries Amid U.S. Strategic Calculations

a month ago

The U.S. condemns atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan while quietly using UAE-backed bases for “grey zone” operations in the Horn of Africa.

Why Trump Avoids Directly Labeling the Muslim Brotherhood a ‘Terrorist Organization’

Why Trump Avoids Directly Labeling the Muslim Brotherhood a ‘Terrorist Organization’

a month ago

On November 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the Secretaries of State and Treasury to evaluate whether certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood should be designated as FTOs and SDGTs.

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