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In New York’s Little Egypt, the homeland matters

In New York’s Little Egypt, the homeland matters

NEW YORK, NY — Gamal Dewidar is busy working through the fully shelled prawns in front of him, but he…
FJP newspaper typo cites Mubarak as president

FJP newspaper typo cites Mubarak as president

The Freedom and Justice Party’s official newspaper made a bizarre typo on its fourth page on Sunday, in an article…
Morsy strikes a power-sharing deal to shore up presidency

Morsy strikes a power-sharing deal to shore up presidency

Many Egyptians have not yet sobered from the ecstasy of finally getting a civilian president, for the first time in…
Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?

Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?

Towards the end of the presidential elections, Egypt Independent met with a group of nine young activists to take stock…
Labor law stalled as independent unions struggle for representation

Labor law stalled as independent unions struggle for representation

Due to its failure to issue a new law guaranteeing trade union liberties, the Egyptian state may again be on…
Technological advances innovate cheating in Egyptian schools

Technological advances innovate cheating in Egyptian schools

High school teaching in Egypt may be moribund and low tech, but students are harnessing the power of innovation and…
Israeli press frets over Morsy victory

Israeli press frets over Morsy victory

"Israel appreciates the democratic process in Egypt and respects its outcome," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday following…
Monday’s papers: Morsy elected president

Monday’s papers: Morsy elected president

State-owned Al-Ahram this morning uses its distinct celebratory red font and leads with, “Morsy the first civilian Egyptian president.” The…
After victory, Brotherhood celebrate their patience

After victory, Brotherhood celebrate their patience

  Sunday was a day of tears, jubilation, and reverie at the Mohamed Morsy campaign headquarters in Downtown Cairo. After…
Meet your president: Mohamed Morsy

Meet your president: Mohamed Morsy

With official confirmation of his victory in the presidential election, Mohamed Morsy will become Egypt’s first civilian president. The Muslim…
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