Egypt grapples with video game addiction
18 Jun 2026, 11:57 GMT
By Mathilde DELVIGNE
Topic: Focus
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20260618-egypt-grapples-with-video-game-addiction
Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted. In February, the government launched a campaign to combat addiction. FRANCE 24's Mathilde Delvigne reports.