Egypt Sacrifices Part of UNESCO Site for Road Development — Global Issues

Egypt Sacrifices Part of UNESCO Site for Road Development — Global Issues

Egypt is sacrificing a historic area to make way for a road network to assist with traffic flow in Cairo. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Inter Press Service CAIRO, Oct 18 (IPS) – The Egyptian government is clearing a vast area in Historic Cairo, a…

As Game of Thrones Rages in Sudan, the Neighbors Pay the Price — Global Issues

As Game of Thrones Rages in Sudan, the Neighbors Pay the Price — Global Issues

Long wait at the border between Sudan and Egypt. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, May 25, 2023 Inter Press Service CAIRO, May 25 (IPS) – The conflict in Sudan is impacting the economy in Egypt, and those who make their living moving goods across the borders have spent…

Egypts Only Weapon To Survive the Repercussions of the War in Ukraine — Global Issues

Egypts Only Weapon To Survive the Repercussions of the War in Ukraine — Global Issues

Egypt plans to sell shares in 32 state-owned businesses, including three banks. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, April 06, 2023 Inter Press Service Cairo, Apr 06 (IPS) – Egypt intends to sell shares in 32 state-owned businesses within a year, including three banks, two military-owned businesses, and numerous…

Egypt Racing to Supply Wind, Solar Energy to Greece, EU via Submarine Cables — Global Issues

Egypt Racing to Supply Wind, Solar Energy to Greece, EU via Submarine Cables — Global Issues

Wind and solar energy are behind a major project to transport electricity from Egypt to Greece. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, December 01, 2022 Inter Press Service Cairo, Dec 01 (IPS) – As Europe braces for an unusual winter due to a global energy crisis, Greece is embarking…

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Water scarcity in the Middle East is impacting on lives and causing diplomatic tensions in between countries. The Turkish dam project, which includes the large Ataturk and Ilisu dams, has reduced water flow to the Tigris River’s natural channel impacting Syria and Iraq. Pictured here is Koctepe – a village…

With Hurricanes, Floods, Heatwaves, Climate Change Cannot Be Ignored — Global Issues

With Hurricanes, Floods, Heatwaves, Climate Change Cannot Be Ignored — Global Issues

COP 27’s official Youth Envoy, Dr Omnia El Omrani, believes solid evidence will convince wealthy countries to honour their climate change financial commitments. Credit: Hisham Allam/IPS by Hisham Allam (cairo) Thursday, October 27, 2022 Inter Press Service Cairo, Oct 27 (IPS) – COP 27’s official Youth Envoy, Dr Omnia El Omrani,…