Egypt
Tahrir protesters disagree about the way forward
April 11, 2011
Tahrir protesters disagree about the way forward
Following the 18-day uprising that brought down President Hosni Mubarak, the unity of Tahrir protesters appears to be weakening. What…
Military-civilian relations on the brink?
April 11, 2011
Military-civilian relations on the brink?
On 28 January, tanks and military personnel were deployed across Egypt after massive protests swept away the police apparatus of…
University students continue protests across Egypt
April 11, 2011
University students continue protests across Egypt
University students in Cairo and elsewhere continued their protests on Monday, demanding the removal of senior administrative staff and the…
Employees at 14 power stations begin strike
April 11, 2011
Employees at 14 power stations begin strike
Employees at 14 power stations began a series of strikes on Monday to push for the removal of ministry officials…
Ruling military council president rejects conference to help Egypt
April 11, 2011
Ruling military council president rejects conference to help Egypt
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy, president of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, categorically refused a proposal from an…
African countries to renegotiate Nile water quotas with Egypt
April 11, 2011
African countries to renegotiate Nile water quotas with Egypt
In what seems to be a possible solution to the Nile water quotas dispute between Egypt and upstream Nile Basin…
Grand Sheikh: Al-Azhar willing to assist in Palestinian reconciliation
April 11, 2011
Grand Sheikh: Al-Azhar willing to assist in Palestinian reconciliation
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb announced that he and the institution he represents are willing to participate in reconciliatory efforts…
Ministerial committee to allow Egyptians abroad to vote
April 11, 2011
Ministerial committee to allow Egyptians abroad to vote
A ministerial committee in Egypt on Monday agreed to amend the political rights law, allowing Egyptians abroad to vote in…
Mubarak had access to Bibliotheca Alexandrina bank account
April 11, 2011
Mubarak had access to Bibliotheca Alexandrina bank account
Informed sources report that investigations by the Illicit Gains Authority have revealed that it was deposed President Hosni Mubarak who…
Egypt nominates NDP figure for Arab League secretary general
April 11, 2011
Egypt nominates NDP figure for Arab League secretary general
Egypt made an official declaration on Monday nominating Mostafa al-Fiqqi, a former diplomat known for writings on Arab nationalism, as…