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Egypt Imposes 9 PM Curfew Amid Rising Fuel Costs

3/28/2026

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  • Arab Republic of Egypt imposes a curfew starting at 9:00 PM on Saturdays to curb rising fuel costs and ease financial strain on citizens.
  • Fuel costs have more than doubled due to the Iran war.
  • The announcement comes as jihadist violence in the Sahel rises, harming tourism in neighboring Benin.
  • Separately, Somali women are challenging Al-Shabaab threats and conservative norms by participating in football.