Egypt
Ruling military council denies intervening in media coverage
April 27, 2011
Ruling military council denies intervening in media coverage
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on Wednesday asserted it does not interfere in the editorial policies of…
Moussa pledges to review Egyptian agreements if elected
April 27, 2011
Moussa pledges to review Egyptian agreements if elected
Arab League Secretary General and presidential candidate Amr Moussa on Tuesday vowed to review all of Egypt's international agreements if…
South Africa offers to support Egypt on path to democracy
April 27, 2011
South Africa offers to support Egypt on path to democracy
South Africa's ambassador to Egypt on Tuesday expressed the country's willingness to share expertise with Egypt's interim government and reinforce…
Gas exports to Israel, Jordan halted following blast
April 27, 2011
Gas exports to Israel, Jordan halted following blast
Unknown saboteurs bombed an Egyptian gas pipeline in Sinai Wednesday, sending flames shooting into the sky and forcing authorities to…
Wednesday’s papers: Adly’s courtroom ‘buffoonery,’ Sharaf’s unfettered optimism, Mubarak’s feeble heart
April 27, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Adly’s courtroom ‘buffoonery,’ Sharaf’s unfettered optimism, Mubarak’s feeble heart
“Finally, Adly in the dock,” reads the headline across Al-Akhbar’s frontpage. The state-owned paper takes obvious joy in reporting on…
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
April 26, 2011
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
The military is widely credited with securing the fall of the Mubarak regime by placing pressure on the president to…
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
April 26, 2011
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
Cairo and six other governorates on Tuesday witnessed more than ten labor protests, demanding better wages, pensions and the removal…
Brotherhood rejects Minya governor, threatens escalation
April 26, 2011
Brotherhood rejects Minya governor, threatens escalation
The Muslim Brotherhood's representative in Minya, Ali Omran, says the group reiterated its rejection of the newly appointed governor of…
Military thwarts smuggling of drugs and arms on Libyan border
April 26, 2011
Military thwarts smuggling of drugs and arms on Libyan border
The Egyptian armed forces have announced its success in foiling an attempt to smuggle drugs, arms and ammunition into Egypt…