Egyptian media figure Tawfiq Okasha has ignited a storm of controversy after declaring that Sudan has historically been part of Egypt and should be reunited under a federal system, claiming ties that go back 9,000 years.
In a heated appearance on Sky News Arabia’s Hard Questions, Okasha argued that “Upper Egypt once included Sudan, eastern Libya, and Gaza,” and predicted that Egypt’s borders would one day return to their “ancient shape.” He described Sudan as “Upper Egypt” and questioned whether any non-Egyptian rulers governed these lands over the past two millennia.
This was not the first time Okasha made these claims. Weeks earlier, on Masrawy TV, he floated the same idea of redrawing Egypt’s borders to absorb Sudan, Gaza, and parts of Libya.
Okasha framed his comments as part of a broader vision of global upheaval, warning that the world is entering what he called the “Doomsday Battle,” predicting the collapse of major powers, including a possible breakup of the United States. He insisted that global maps will be redrawn, with the Middle East at the center of the changes.
“No link to intelligence agencies”
The outspoken host, known for mixing political analysis with dramatic warnings, denied any connection to intelligence services. He said his outlook is based on extensive reading of history, politics, and religion, not secret information.
Okasha also claimed that giant investment companies such as BlackRock, which he says control most of the world’s economy, now influence states more than elected governments, steering international politics from behind the scenes.
Proposal for a federal Egypt
As part of his vision, he called for Egypt to reclaim territories he considers historically Egyptian and place them under a federal arrangement that respects local cultures but restores Egyptian influence, arguing that these regions have suffered instability and underdevelopment since separating from Cairo.
His remarks, delivered in his trademark forceful style, have stirred debate over whether he is voicing a strategic political message or merely seeking attention in an already tense regional climate.
