Noha El-Hennawy
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation on cabinet reshuffle and criticism of Katatny
Egypt
May 1, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation on cabinet reshuffle and criticism of Katatny
Tuesday’s papers pursue their coverage of the Cabinet reshuffle saga with contradictory headlines. For example, the privately owned Al-Shorouk leads…
Meet your presidential candidate: Mohamed Morsy, the substitute
Egypt
April 30, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Mohamed Morsy, the substitute
Earlier this month, thousands of people rallied in the Mansoura stadium at a campaign event for the Muslim Brotherhood’s last-minute…
Salafis endorse Abouel Fotouh, say Morsy’s chances are low
Egypt
April 29, 2012
Salafis endorse Abouel Fotouh, say Morsy’s chances are low
The Salafi Dawah and its political wing, the Nour Party, announced on Sunday their endorsement of moderate Islamist presidential candidate…
Parliament review: Continuing uncertainty, persisting religiosity
Egypt
April 26, 2012
Parliament review: Continuing uncertainty, persisting religiosity
Parliament convened this week in the midst of the uncertainty looming over the Constituent Assembly that will draft Egypt's post-Hosni…
Analysis: The multiple sins of the Brothers
Egypt
April 23, 2012
Analysis: The multiple sins of the Brothers
A few hours after he had been excluded from the presidential race, Muslim Brotherhood strongman Khairat al-Shater addressed the media…
Shater warns of extended military rule and worsening economy
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Shater warns of extended military rule and worsening economy
Muslim Brotherhood leader Khairat al-Shater shrugged off his disqualification from the presidential race as “a crime,” accusing the ruling military…
Wednesday’s papers: Dashed presidential dreams, hope for Constituent Assembly consensus
Egypt
April 18, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Dashed presidential dreams, hope for Constituent Assembly consensus
The final word on the exclusion of 10 potential candidates from the presidential race makes headlines in most newspapers. Today’s…
Abu Ismail exclusion could bolster Shater, prompt Salafi rage
Egypt
April 5, 2012
Abu Ismail exclusion could bolster Shater, prompt Salafi rage
Less than a week ago, thousands of Sheikh Hazem Salah Abu Ismail’s supporters marched to the Presidential Elections Commission to…
At Abouel Fotouh rally, diverse figures endorse Islamist revolutionary
Egypt
April 3, 2012
At Abouel Fotouh rally, diverse figures endorse Islamist revolutionary
Islamist presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh launched his political platform on Monday at a celebratory rally in Cairo’s Al-Azhar…
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
Egypt
April 1, 2012
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
Amid the ongoing stand-off with Egypt's ruling generals, the Muslim Brotherhood announced on Saturday evening that it will field its…