Features/Interviews
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
May 29, 2012
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
Foreign press coverage of the first round of Egypt's presidential election has been relatively sparse so far, with many reports…
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
May 29, 2012
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
On Monday the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) dashed the hopes of supporters of the revolution who wanted to see Ahmed…
Ahead of runoff, questions arise over Brotherhood’s potential concessions
May 29, 2012
Ahead of runoff, questions arise over Brotherhood’s potential concessions
As the Muslim Brotherhood strives to convince different political forces to rally behind its candidate in the upcoming presidential runoff,…
Election monitoring hindered by restrictions
May 28, 2012
Election monitoring hindered by restrictions
Despite high praise from the Presidential Elections Commission for expressing the free will of the people, the first round vote…
Despite elections, business as usual in Dar al-Salam
May 27, 2012
Despite elections, business as usual in Dar al-Salam
With a knife between his teeth, Salah Mahrous leaps down from the wall, an Amr Moussa banner trailing behind…
In the field of feloul, Shafiq rules
May 26, 2012
In the field of feloul, Shafiq rules
On Friday morning, the campaign headquarters of two candidates who once served under the same regime reflected the unexpected results…
Egypt’s presidential elections: The divisive run-off
May 26, 2012
Egypt’s presidential elections: The divisive run-off
In Egypt’s unpredictable presidential poll, the two most controversial contenders emerged triumphant to qualify for next month’s run-off amid fears…
After Sabbahi’s late surge, a near victory
May 25, 2012
After Sabbahi’s late surge, a near victory
The scene at Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign headquarters was tense on Friday as voting results continued to roll in. In…
After defeat, Abouel Fotouh campaign reviews and regroups
May 25, 2012
After defeat, Abouel Fotouh campaign reviews and regroups
Outside Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s campaign headquarters, a fast food delivery man is getting ready to deliver around 50…
Alexandria bucks national trends and Islamist reputation
May 25, 2012
Alexandria bucks national trends and Islamist reputation
ALEXANDRIA - Praying for the best, Mabrooka Hassan Ali sat with her husband under the shade beside their voting…