Egypt
Lawyer of former security official denies client’s involvement in killing protesters
January 31, 2012
Lawyer of former security official denies client’s involvement in killing protesters
A lawyer representing the former commander of the Central Security Forces has entered a not guilty plea for his client,…
SCAF will not shorten transitional period, Advisory Council sources say
January 31, 2012
SCAF will not shorten transitional period, Advisory Council sources say
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will not shorten Egypt’s transitional period, sources from the military’s Advisory Council…
Abouel Fotouh campaign denies support for extended military rule
January 31, 2012
Abouel Fotouh campaign denies support for extended military rule
Presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s press office on Tuesday denied media reports that he said he does not mind…
Hamas leader did not discuss relocation to Jordan, source says
January 31, 2012
Hamas leader did not discuss relocation to Jordan, source says
Hamas has denied reports that it is seeking to move its headquarters from Syria to Jordan, following its leader’s first…
National Association for Change proposes interim presidential election
January 31, 2012
National Association for Change proposes interim presidential election
The National Association for Change on Tuesday demanded the election of an interim president for a one-year term and recommended…
National Bank of Egypt reports LE1bn profit in second half of 2011
January 31, 2012
National Bank of Egypt reports LE1bn profit in second half of 2011
The National Bank of Egypt’s revenues for the first half of fiscal year 2011/2012 stood at roughly LE1.04 billion, bank…
Egypt army fires general to boost image
January 31, 2012
Egypt army fires general to boost image
Egypt’s military leader has sacked the general responsible for media affairs to bolster an image tarnished by killings of protesters…
Ganzouri enters downtown office for first time since Nov appointment
January 31, 2012
Ganzouri enters downtown office for first time since Nov appointment
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri entered his office Tuesday for the first time since his appointment in November, ending a 54-day…
Ethiopia dam to generate electricity, foreign minister says
January 31, 2012
Ethiopia dam to generate electricity, foreign minister says
Ethiopia will use its Grand Millennium Dam to generate electricity, the country’s foreign minister said at a press conference with…
Expert: Egyptian economy is stagnant, not bad
January 31, 2012
Expert: Egyptian economy is stagnant, not bad
The secretary general of the Arab Investors Union has voiced optimism about the Egyptian economy in spite of its severe…