Health
DR Congo launches cancer screening drive targeting 912,000 women
The October campaign covers cervical cancer screening in six provinces and includes free breast cancer screening slots for 5,000 women in Kinshasa.
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Education
Forty Egyptian universities appear in THE 2027 rankings
Forty Egyptian universities were included in the Times Higher Education 2027 World University Rankings, four more than in the 2026 edition. Nine retained places among the world’s top 1,000.
Business
Egypt and World Bank discuss mining-sector roadmap
Planning Minister Ahmed Rostom and World Bank metals and minerals director Namrata Thapar discussed a framework for developing Egypt’s mining sector. A proposed roadmap would cover mineral resources and supply chains.
Politics
Egypt condemns settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Cairo warned against attempts to change the site’s historical and legal status quo.
Health
Egypt signs agreement to transfer PCV-20 vaccine technology from Minhai
Egypt’s GennVax and China’s Minhai signed a partnership agreement to transfer PCV-20 pneumococcal vaccine manufacturing technology to Egypt. The Egyptian Drug Authority said the agreement is intended to localize production of priority vaccines.
Infrastructure
Red Sea ports handled 15,000 tonnes of cargo on October 1
The Red Sea Ports Authority reported 14 vessel movements and 15,000 tonnes of cargo at its facilities on October 1, 2026. The ports also handled 781 trucks and 112 vehicles that day.
Government
Ethiopia forms committee to assess claims over Nile projects
The water and energy minister said a national committee would assess claimed losses and foregone development opportunities associated with more than 22 Nile projects.
Technology
JICA advisor points to Ethiopia's startup and AI ecosystem
JICA project advisor Takeshi Oikawa highlighted Startup Act incentives, the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and potential digital-service exports to Africa.
Health
Egypt medical-professions risk fund reviews compensation and investments
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar chaired the seventh board meeting of the Medical Professions Risk Compensation Fund on October 6. The board reviewed the fund’s finances, compensation payments and investment plan through the end of August 2026.
Health
Egypt announces integrated medical-city plan for New Alamein and the New Administrative Capital
Egypt advances integrated medical-city plans for New Alamein and the New Administrative Capital
Government
Egypt plans practical phase of 2028 census for second half of that year
Egypt’s planning minister Ahmed Rostom and CAPMAS head Akram el-Gohary reviewed preparations for the 2028 General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments. Officials said its practical phases are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028.
Business
Embraer delivers 66 aircraft in third quarter of 2026
The Brazilian manufacturer reported a 6% annual increase in quarterly deliveries.