Egyptians among those drowned in migrant shipwreck: An overloaded fishing boat believed to have left from Libya capsized on the journey to Europe, leaving at least 79 passengers dead and many more missing. Egyptians were among the scores of people who drowned in what is one of the Mediterranean’s most deadly shipwrecks so far this year. More than 100 people have so far been rescued by the Greek coast guard, including some 30 Egyptians.

The story is receiving wide coverage in the international press: Reuters | Washington Post | New York Times | AP.

Also making headlines:

  • SFE chief in the spotlight: Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) head Ayman Soliman talks to African Business about what the fund is doing to mobilize private-sector investment in green projects. (African Business)
  • Puppy patrol: The draft bill requiring dog owners to register their pets will effectively ban all but 10 breeds in the country, claims Vice.
  • UN agencies are apparently struggling to keep up with the number of refugees arriving in Egypt from African countries including Sudan. (VOA)
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