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.

South Sudan’s planned Fula Dam raises questions over its potential impact on Egypt’s Nile water interests amid growing political and regional tensions.

Saudi Arabia sought Egyptian support against Houthi threats to the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, while Egypt balanced regional coordination with avoiding direct military involvement.

The controversy over the proposed “grand swap” of the Suez Canal for Egypt’s $165 billion debt was about more than a simple economic idea aimed at easing the country’s debt burden.