Egypt
Egyptian Democratic Party, Free Egyptians Party, independent MPs to form bloc
December 15, 2015
Egyptian Democratic Party, Free Egyptians Party, independent MPs to form bloc
The Chairman of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, Mohamed Aboul Ghar, has announced that talks are ongoing between his party,…
Halwet al-Mouled prices increase by 10%
December 15, 2015
Halwet al-Mouled prices increase by 10%
The prices for Halwet al-Mouled (Mouled Candy) have increased by 10 percent this year and sales of the candy have…
Two famous Cairo neighborhoods: A look back through history
December 15, 2015
Two famous Cairo neighborhoods: A look back through history
Abbasseya Abbasseya is a famous neighborhood that connects west Cairo to east Cairo. It is where Ain Shams University is located.…
Police officer injured in Arish IED blast
December 15, 2015
Police officer injured in Arish IED blast
A police officer was injured during curfew hours on Tuesday in an IED blast in Arish that targeted his armored…
VIDEO: Victims’ relatives, NGO refute govt denials of forced disappearance
December 15, 2015
VIDEO: Victims’ relatives, NGO refute govt denials of forced disappearance
Egypt has gained much criticism, both locally and internationally, over the past few months for extra-judicial arrests of activists.
Brotherhood inter-generational conflicts persist
December 15, 2015
Brotherhood inter-generational conflicts persist
Internal conflicts between the Muslim Brotherhood’s old guards and the group’s younger ranks seem to be ongoing since the ouster…
Trial of 81 Muslim Brotherhood members adjourned to February 9
December 15, 2015
Trial of 81 Muslim Brotherhood members adjourned to February 9
A Sharqiya court adjourned on Tuesday the trial of 81 Muslim Brotherhood members to February 9.The trial includes the nephew…
TV host mocks MPs’ call to extend presidency term
December 15, 2015
TV host mocks MPs’ call to extend presidency term
A popular media host has ridiculed an announcement made by an elected parliamentary bloc stating it would propose an extension…
Presidency warns govt of consequences from Port Said recession
December 15, 2015
Presidency warns govt of consequences from Port Said recession
Egypt’s Presidency has sent an official letter to the Cabinet warning of unfavorable consequences to the “commercial recession” occuring in…
Egypt’s irrigation minister visits Uganda for water projects
December 15, 2015
Egypt’s irrigation minister visits Uganda for water projects
Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazi will start his visit to Uganda on Tuesday to discuss joint water cooperation…