Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Calls for immediate release of Ashraf Hamdi, who was taken from his home after posting video tribute to 2011 uprising.

Prosecutors investigate four agents of the Egyptian National Security Agency for the murder of Giulio Regeni.

A presidential official says the controversial gesture was an unavoidable part of protocol on a state visit.

Up to 100 percent stakes in a mineral water company and an oil firm owned by the army will be offered, says minister.

French leader rules out conditioning France’s deepening defence and trade ties with Egypt on the issue of rights.

The man, who appeared to be complaining about rampant government corruption, is being treated for burns, sources said.

Second and final phase of the elections, taking place in 13 governorates including Cairo, wraps up on Sunday evening.

Letter urges Egyptian president to release activists, journalists, lawyers and prisoners of conscience.

CPJ said Mostafa’s arrest was ‘clear retaliation for covering news that Egyptian government wants to suppress’.

People complain of high fees to regularise buildings as October government deadline looms.

Thousands have rallied demanding President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi step down.

President thanks Egyptians for not heeding calls for anti-government protests as dozens demonstrate for more than week.

Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during ‘Friday of rage’ protests.

Authorities tighten security, step up arrests as demonstrators prepare to take part in ‘Friday of Anger’ rallies.