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Russia and Africa: a summit in Moscow against the backdrop of a modest economic role

On 28–29 October 2026, the third Russia–Africa summit is taking place in Moscow. Deutsche Welle examines what the Kremlin is seeking: trade with the continent accounts for only 3.9% of Russia's foreign trade, while military presence, arms supplies and diplomatic support at the UN remain notable instruments of influence. On 28–29 October 2026, Moscow hosts the third Russia–Africa summit. Deutsche Welle examines what the Kremlin is seeking: trade with the continent accounts for only 3.9% of Russia's foreign trade, while military presence, arms supplies and diplomatic support at the UN remain notable instruments of influence.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Egyptian court fines Mada Masr editor-in-chief and orders the outlet to be shut down

The New Cairo court sentenced Lina Attallah, editor-in-chief of the independent website Mada Masr, to the maximum fine of 3 million Egyptian pounds and ordered the website to be shut down. Attallah was held in custody for several hours and then released after the fine was paid. The decision has drawn condemnation from human rights organizations and politicians. The New Cairo court sentenced Lina Attallah, editor-in-chief of the independent outlet Mada Masr, to the maximum fine of 3 million Egyptian pounds and ordered the website's closure. Attallah was held in custody for several hours and then released after paying the fine. The ruling drew condemnation from human rights organisations and politicians.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Egypt's parliament allows el-Sisi to send troops to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's parliament approved a mandate for military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian woman was killed. The decision was taken after three closed sessions; some MPs abstained due to uncertainty over the mission's terms. Egypt's parliament approved a mandate to provide military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian citizen was killed. The decision was adopted after three closed sessions; some deputies abstained due to uncertainty over the terms of the mission.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Incidents

Russian woman left without help from tour operator after flight delay from Egypt

Tourist Alexandra spent a week at a five-star hotel in Makadi Bay on an Anex Tour package. On her departure day, her flight to Moscow was delayed, and the wait for the transfer stretched to 19 hours. According to the woman, the tour operator suggested she pay out of pocket for an extra night at the hotel for nearly $1,500 when the entire tour cost $2,000, and after she refused, the guides stopped communicating with her. She spent the night on a lounge chair by the pool in the rain and is now seeking compensation.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

UN Secretary-General Guterres met with the head of the League of Arab States in Cairo to discuss de-escalation

UN Secretary-General António Guterres held a meeting in Cairo with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy. They discussed the regional situation, promoting peace through dialogue, and strengthening cooperation between the two organizations. Guterres also spoke with the UN team in Egypt about supporting those affected by the crises in Gaza and Sudan.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Two UAE convoys delivered 260 tonnes of food to Gaza

Two UAE convoys of 10 trucks carrying 260 tonnes of food arrived in Gaza as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3. Since the start of the mission, 14,594 trucks carrying 138,290 tonnes of aid have been delivered to the enclave, and the total volume of UAE humanitarian aid has exceeded $4 billion — 46% of global aid to Gaza since 2023.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

UN Secretary-General Guterres: situation in the occupied West Bank has 'simply spiraled out of control'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the situation in the occupied West Bank has spiraled out of control: Palestinians, he said, face daily attacks by Israeli settlers whose aim is to drive communities off their land. He also noted that humanitarian aid to Gaza remains severely restricted ahead of winter, called on donors to provide WFP with $450 million, and announced an upcoming visit to Egypt to promote de-escalation.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Mada Masr journalist Lina Attallah referred to trial in Egypt

Egypt's Supreme State Security Prosecution referred the case of Lina Attallah, editor-in-chief of the independent outlet Mada Masr, to court. She is charged with operating the website without a licence; the charge of publishing false news was dropped. The trial in New Cairo begins on 27 October, with a possible fine of 1 to 3 million Egyptian pounds.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Rostech Unveils Dan-T Strike UAV with Cruise Missile Characteristics

State corporation Rostech has unveiled the new Dan-T strike drone, which debuted at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt. According to the corporation, the vehicle is equipped with a small-sized jet engine, strikes targets at a range of several hundred kilometers, flies autonomously, and has a stealth flight mode for evading air defenses. Rostech stated that the drone's effectiveness has been confirmed by hundreds of successful launches in the combat zone.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Israeli Minister Smotrich Threatened Egypt with the Loss of Sinai and Proposed Annexing Southern Lebanon

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he does not trust Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's assurances that Egypt has no intention of attacking Israel, and warned that in the event of an attack Egypt could lose Sinai. He also called for annexing territories occupied by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon and taking control of Gaza, facilitating the departure of Palestinians.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Egyptian companies expressed readiness to participate in developing new lands in Uzbekistan

Representatives of six Egyptian companies — Famot, Delta, Modern Farming, SOBEK, Fruits and Pureland — at a meeting with Uzbek diplomats discussed cooperation in agriculture, livestock farming, irrigation and development of new lands. The parties agreed to organize a visit of Egyptian specialists to Uzbekistan to study opportunities and prepare concrete projects.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Science

Farmer Growing Cucumbers Helps Archaeologists Find Fragments of Giant Statues of Ramesses II in the Nile Delta

Egyptian farmer Khaled Khalil discovered a stone with ancient carvings on his plot in the village of Behbeit El-Hagar and reported it to the authorities. Rescue excavations by the Supreme Council of Antiquities uncovered a 1.6-meter-tall head of Ramesses II, a fragment of a second statue, and a granite block with hieroglyphs. The full height of the statue is estimated to have reached 8.5 meters.

Madina Usmonova
3 min read