Egypt swears in new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges mount

Egypt’s new Cabinet was sworn in in Cairo on Wednesday as the country faced an ailing economy and raging conflicts in neighbouring nations.

The new Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, who has been in office since 2018, included major changes, particularly in the defence and economy-related portfolios. Some ministers, including those in charge of police, health and transportation, remain in place.

The change comes as…