Nigeria and Egypt have become the first teams to qualify for the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently underway in Morocco. The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs sealed their last 16 spots over the past couple of days. Egypt overcame South Africa by a 1-0 scoreline in Agadir on 26 December to confirm the top spot in Group B. Meanwhile, Nigeria maintained their first place in Group C, following a 3-2 win over Tunisia on…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected the recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. In a media statement on Friday, 26 December 2025, Youssouf condemned “any initiative or action aimed at recognising Somaliland as an independent entity,” reiterating that Somaliland “remains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.” This statement follows Israel’s announcement on the same day, making it the first nation to formally recognise Somaliland’s independence. Israeli Prime Minister…

Egypt has been selected as President of the Mediterranean Animal Health Network for 2026, reflecting the country’s leading role in strengthening animal health and regional cooperation. The decision was taken during the 31st meeting of the organisation’s committee, attended by veterinary services from 15 countries, according to the Middle East News Agency (MENA), a partner of TV BRICS. Officials highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration in the region and adopting a unified approach to combating transboundary diseases, including those related…

The Egyptian Space Agency has announced the successful launch and commissioning of the scientific satellite SPNeX. The spacecraft, fully developed and assembled in Egypt, has reached its target orbit and begun transmitting telemetry data. This was reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China aboard a Chinese launch vehicle last week. The ground control station, also developed by Egyptian engineers, confirmed the stable operation of all systems and…

Egypt is demonstrating record growth in agricultural and food exports, according to Essam Ahmed Elnaggar, chairman of the Egypt Expo & Convention Authority. According to him, the country supplies more than 398 types of products to 167 countries, confirming the confidence of global markets in the quality and competitiveness of local products. This was reported by MENA, a partner of TV BRICS.  At the opening of Food Africa 2025, Essam Ahmed Elnaggar emphasised that the event had become the second…

Egypt’s national team for people with special needs has claimed the title of the World Karate Championship, held in Cairo in 2025, following an outstanding performance that reaffirmed its continued dominance in the competition for the third year in a row. The Middle East News Agency (MENA), a media partner of TV BRICS, reported that Egypt topped the medals table with a total of nine medals, including four gold, one silver, and four bronze, outperforming Italy, which came second. Egypt…

Egypt expects artificial intelligence to generate 7.7 per cent of its GDP by 2030, according to national projections based on government reports and official data. The forecast reflects the country’s drive to build a modern digital economy supported by skilled professionals and resilient technological infrastructure. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Current estimates place the value of Egypt’s AI market at around US$490 million in 2025, up from approximately US$420 million two years earlier.…

Egypt’s trade with the G20 countries climbed to US$70.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 14.1 per cent year-on-year increase, according to new data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics. The update comes as the G20 Summit ended in Johannesburg, where Egypt was represented by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The figures highlight expanding economic engagement between Egypt and the world’s largest economies. Egyptian exports to G20 partners reached US$15.7 billion, up 10.6…

Egypt announced a national target to generate 42 per cent of its electricity from clean and renewable sources by 2030. The goal reflects the country’s continued efforts to diversify its energy mix through large-scale investments in solar, wind and green hydrogen projects, alongside improvements in energy efficiency and modernisation of transmission and distribution networks. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at the high-level roundtable “Energy Transition”, held under the chairmanship of Brazil’s President Luiz…

One of Africa’s top museums has been officially opened in Egypt, signalling the intention to tell and document the continent’s history with renewed vigour. The University of South Africa (UNISA) hosted a live screening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony from Cairo on 1 November. Held at the UNISA main campus in Pretoria, the event was graced by high-profile dignitaries, including His Excellency Ahmad Sharief, the Ambassador of Egypt to South Africa. In her opening address, Dr Matsheliso…