An Egyptian court has sentenced a 25-year-old woman to three years in prison for “sexually harassing” a monkey in the country’s north, state daily Al-Ahram reported Friday. A court in Mansoura city charged Basma Ahmed with “inciting debauchery” and “committing…
Egyptian ‘fake news’ woman granted bail (BBC)
A court in Egypt has ordered the release of the women’s rights activist Amal Fathy, who was detained after criticising the authorities for failing to tackle sexual harassment. Ms Fathy was charged with “spreading fake news” in May after posting…
Salah scores last-minute Egypt winner (BBC)
Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt beat Tunisia 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Liverpool forward played a one-two with Salah Mohsen before clipping the ball over keeper Farouk Ben Mustapha for his 39th international goal.…
Sculptor who made Mohamed Salah statue explains why it went wrong (Metro)
The sculptor behind Mohamed Salah’s widely ridiculed statue has revealed why it turned out so badly. Egyptian artist Mai Abdel Allah unveiled her statue of the Liverpool forward at the World Youth Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. But her…
Mo Salah statue in Egypt raises eyebrows (BBC)
A sculpture of Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohammed Salah unveiled in his home country is raising eyebrows on social media. The artwork was put on display on Sunday at the World Youth Forum (WYF) being held in Sharm al-Sheikh.…
Seven killed as gunmen attack bus carrying Egyptian Christians (Punch)
Gunmen attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in central Egypt on Friday, killing at least seven in the latest attack on a religious minority repeatedly targeted by jihadists. The attackers opened fire on the bus in Minya, the province’s bishop…
Action packed 2019 AFCON qualifiers on DStv, GOtv
A busy week in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has seen some of the continent’s heavyweights rack up impressive victories, including the likes of South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Egypt, but a 21-match Tuesday could yet see…
Egyptian archaeologists find sphinx at Aswan temple (BBC)
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the statue of a sphinx while draining water from the pharaonic Temple of Kom Ombo in the southern city of Aswan. The antiquities ministry said the statue of the mythical beast with the head of a…
‘Passengers’ pretend to pay Lagos Uber driver, snatch car at gunpoint (Punch) * Embattled Adeosun leaves Nigeria (Daily Trust)
‘Passengers’ pretend to pay Lagos Uber driver, snatch car at gunpoint (Punch) An operator of a ridesharing service, otherwise known as Uber, is counting his losses after a three-man robbery gang snatched his car at gunpoint while pretending to pay…