Egypt
Egypt’s Cabinet said on Wednesday, 28 October, that the government is preparing amendments to the Penal Code to increase fines for false news and rumour-related offences, as part of a broader plan to regulate social media through new digital safety legislation, expanded technical monitoring and public awareness campaigns. The Cabinet reviewed a report by a committee established under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s Decree No. 2417 of 2026 to examine measures addressing harmful social media practices and safeguarding Egyptian family values…
