Egypt orders early closing in Cairo amid rising oil costs

African outlets focus on how soaring oil prices from the US-Iran war threaten Egypt’s economic and social stability. They present Abdelatty’s warning of 'total chaos' as a sign that Cairo fears unrest if fuel and living costs keep rising. These reports expect Egypt to keep pushing for de-escalation while trying to shield its own population from the shock.

• •Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warns that continued US-Iran fighting risks 'total chaos' in the region.
• •Egypt is coordinating with regional partners to find ways to de-escalate the conflict.
• •Rising oil prices are straining Egypt’s budget and foreign currency reserves.
• •Early closing orders in Cairo are portrayed as an emergency step to cut energy use and costs.
• •African coverage suggests Egypt fears domestic unrest if economic pressures from the war intensify.