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• [New] Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens, the U.S. government warns. Yahoo News
• [New] Egypt is aiming for renewable energy to provide 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030. Hart Energy
• [New] Egypt plans to launch a revamped national commodity exchange to oversee imports and exports of essential agricultural goods. FDD
• [New] Egypt plans to sign more bilateral agreements and long-term cooperation mechanisms on cultural protection and restitution. Rightways
• [New] Egypt has an opportunity to leverage its renewable energy potential. Kanebridge News
• South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia are seemingly at risk of extra tariffs as Donald Trump targets BRICS-aligned countries that frequently shout anti-American policies and the rest against the West. Modern Diplomacy
• In 2023, e-commerce sales in Africa were projected to surpass USD 40 billion by 2025, with countries like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa leading the charge. Market Data Forecast
• Egypt has referred to the dam, known as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, as an existential threat because the Arab world's most populous country relies almost entirely on the Nile to supply water for agriculture and its more than 100 million people. " style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">"The Africa Edition: News That Matters to Africa"

Last updated: 09 August 2025