At least 10 doctors and 6 journalists have been arrested since pandemic hit in February as security agencies try to stifle criticism of the government's response

Regional director says 'concerning milestone' of a million infections passed as 22 countries from Morocco to Pakistan record 1,077,706 novel coronavirus cases and 24,973 deaths

Facing numerous crises at home and abroad, Cairo cannot afford to alienate Israel and the United States, analysts say

Sama el-Masry charged over online videos that court said were posted with intention of committing 'immorality' and violated family values

Cairo warns of direct action if GNA forces advance on strategic city of Sirte, possibly putting Egypt in conflict with Turkey, which is supporting Tripoli-based militias

Rights group says Mohamed Monir, 65, 'in failing health, and to detain him pending trial during a pandemic is exceptionally cruel'

Sara Hegazy was in exile in Canada after her arrest in 2017 for raising the symbol at a concert; activists say she was tortured and sexually assaulted in prison

Sinai Peninsula's Sharm el Sheikh and other popular sites to again allow visitors despite country being ravaged by COVID-19

PA says 6,000 want to come back to West Bank or Gaza, but facilitating return is extremely complicated; some open online campaign to 'bring us back home'

Military says 5 soldiers killed or wounded in operations last week, as security forces battle local affiliate of Islamic State