The Rosetta Stone once again gets top billing on a mixed day for mentions of Egypt in the foreign press. The polyglottic rock has been moved from one room in the British Museum to another for the first time in 18 years, for an exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of its discovery. The Telegraph frets that the event could be overshadowed (gasp!) by the campaign to have the stone moved a little further — back to Egypt, where it was found.

Also making headlines:

  • Organ donation could become a thing in Egypt despite cultural obstacles as the Health Ministry considers introducing a donation option on ID cards. (The National)
  • COP27 + human rights: Local and international human rights groups continue to amp up the pressure on Egypt to release detainees and open up civic space ahead of the summit in November. (BBC)
  • The study of Ancient Nubia is finally emerging from the “long shadow” cast by Egyptology. (New Scientist)
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