Egypt
Monday’s Papers: National unity and insurgency
April 5, 2010
Monday’s Papers: National unity and insurgency
Many state and independent papers on Monday lead their front pages with a slightly jarring thematic contrast: Egyptian national unity…
The death and reincarnation of Islam Online
April 5, 2010
The death and reincarnation of Islam Online
It seems the Islam Online saga is finally drawing to an end, although not necessarily the one hoped for by…
Sudanese opposition seized by pre-election discord
April 4, 2010
Sudanese opposition seized by pre-election discord
Discord erupted between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Sudan (SPLM) and Sudanese opposition parties, with the latter threatening…
Culture Minister: Artists free to boycott Israeli film
April 4, 2010
Culture Minister: Artists free to boycott Israeli film
Police turned out in force at the French Cultural Center on Sunday after several Egyptian artists announced plans to demonstrate…
Al-Azhar U expels MB-affiliated students
April 4, 2010
Al-Azhar U expels MB-affiliated students
Al-Azhar University's Tanta branch on Sunday suspended 15 students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), considered Egypt's largest opposition group,…
Coptic Church gives ElBaradei tepid Easter reception
April 4, 2010
Coptic Church gives ElBaradei tepid Easter reception
Mohamed ElBaradei, former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency and potential candidate in next year's presidential elections, entered a…
Opposition chiefs declare presidential ambitions
April 4, 2010
Opposition chiefs declare presidential ambitions
Ghad Party founder Ayman Nour and Karama Party chief Hamdin Sabbahy both announced plans to run in next year's presidential…
Open Source: Computing for the masses
April 4, 2010
Open Source: Computing for the masses
At the El Sawy Culture Wheel in Zamalek, Al-Masry Al-Youm sponsored the "Free Open Source" festival on Saturday, also known…