{
  "id": 16705905,
  "title": "Cairo's adversaries seem to be on the same page",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/cairos-adversaries-seem-to-be-on-the-same-page",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T04:08:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al Majalla English",
    "slug": "al-majalla-english",
    "url": "https://en.majalla.com/node/333800/opinion/cairos-adversaries-seem-be-same-page"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt's adversaries seem to be rallying behind a common agenda that includes backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, Khalifa Haftar in Libya, Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia, and southern secessionists in Yemen. This alignment appears to be on the same page as Israel, with whom Egypt has an uneasy relationship over Gaza. Egyptian policymakers view this convergence of interests as encirclement, aiming to project influence near the southern entrance of the Red Sea. The involvement of the RSF in Sudan's mining regions near the Egypt-Sudan border has further strained relations, as Egypt has faced anger and protests in response to airstrikes against miners. The bombings, which killed dozens, have also caused domestic criticism for the SAF, which is based in Port Sudan. Egypt's airstrikes have left the SAF facing domestic criticism, with the Transitional Sovereign Council (TSC) issuing only condolences to victims' families. The gold mining sector provides significant financing for the RSF, which now controls most of the gold mines that were once operated by the Sudanese government. Egypt's actions against these miners may be squeezing an important source of RSF funding. The RSF is attempting to drive a wedge between Egypt and Sudan, while also targeting illicit gold mining to curb its financial support. With Egypt grappling with numerous security challenges, the RSF may be testing Cairo's limits. The true impact of Egypt's strategy remains to be seen.",
  "summary": "Cairo's adversaries seem to be on the same page newspress_en Tue, 10/27/2026 - 04:08 Opinion Cairo increasingly sees its adversaries as interconnected, sharing the same agenda. Those backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan also appear to back Khalifa Haftar in Libya, Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia, and southern secessionists in Yemen. All seem to also be on the same page as Israel, with whom…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}