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This report is the first in a series, providing a top-level overview of the state of terrorism in North African countries based on changes or incidents in the past year.

This report outlines the key economic issues facing Egypt, implications for OSAC member operations, and potential security threats as a result of recent geopolitical factors.

This report reviews Egypt’s security environment and potential impact from the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Updated October 17, 2023. This report provides a review of recent terrorist threats and counterterrorism activity in the country, which is again a popular location as it recovers from pandemic-related private-sector draw...

This report provides pertinent health, safety, security, and logistical information to aid OSAC members in maintaining timely and accurate situational awareness during the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-S...

This report provides pertinent health, safety, security, and logistical information to aid OSAC members in maintaining timely and accurate situational awareness during the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-S...

This report provides an overview and assessment of the relevant security and logistical considerations for the U.S. private sector attending the Nov. 6-18 UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheik...

This report outlines the status of the GERD, real or perceived water scarcity concerns of Sudan and Egypt, breakdown in diplomatic talks, additional tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan, and potential for conflict over th...

COVID-19 has spread across the Middle East and North Africa, putting stress on weak governments with already entrenched economic, social, and political problems. This report reviews how Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt...

Climate change is one of the most critical national security threats facing governments around the world. It has the potential, at the current rate, to worsen existing health, economic, and security conditions in fragile...

This report looks at a moderate uptick in terrorist activity in Egypt, and the onset of civil unrest and resulting arrests that have affected locals and foreigners alike. 

Presidential and parliamentary elections often result in policy changes or political shifts. These developments can often lead to civil unrest, which has the potential to become violent. In some tumultuous areas, this ri...

The FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup championships will take place from July 1-9 in the Nasr City area of Cairo, Egypt. Egypt has not publicized its security plans for the tournament. Participants and guests attending the e...

The Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) will take place from February 14-16 at the Cairo International Convention Center (CICC). The event is hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to bring together Egyptian and North...

On December 23, the U.S. Department of State issued a Travel Warning for Egypt, warning U.S. citizens of threats from terrorist groups throughout Egypt and to consider the risks of travel to the country. The warning high...

Beginning in mid-October, Egypt will hold a series of votes for the country’s House of Representatives over a several-week period. Parliamentary elections have been a pillar of the post-Morsi roadmap promised by Preside...

Over the past several months, the ISIL affiliate based in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has demonstrated an increasing attack tempo and capability. The kidnapping and beheading of a Croatian national; the bombing of the Italia...

The Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) will take place Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 at the Maritim Jolie Ville International Congress Center in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The event, which will be host...

Four people were injured on the morning of June 10, during an attempted attack near the Temple of Karnak in Luxor. Police reportedly stopped three suspected terrorists as they approached a checkpoint at the entrance of...

On February 16, extremists bombed a tourist bus carrying 33 South Korean tourists in Taba, Sinai Peninsula, killing two South Koreans and the Egyptian national bus driver. Despite a series of high-profile, sophisticated...