Relations between Cairo and Addis Ababa entered a new phase of intense diplomatic confrontation following contentious remarks delivered by Egyptian leaders.

New fees for remote criminal litigation in Egypt spark concerns regarding access to justice and the commercialisation of justice.

Egypt is deepening its economic, technological, and military cooperation with China, including potential fighter-jet acquisitions and advanced drone cooperation, as part of a strategy to diversify its partnerships and strengthen strategic autonomy while avoiding a confrontation with its longstanding U.S. ally.

El-Sisi’s meeting with Haftar and his three sons focused on Libya’s political and military future, Egypt’s regional interests, Turkiye and U.S. influence, Sudan, and preparations for a possible east-west power-sharing deal.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi launched a massive project on July 28, 2026, allocating one billion pounds for Maspero's digitization.