Features/Interviews
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
May 21, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s last-minute surge?
ALEXANDRIA — With Hamdeen Sabbahi’s posters plastered on their backs and his photos held high above their heads, scores of…
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
May 21, 2012
In run-up to election, local polls produce both anticipation and skepticism
Over the past 60 years, the only use for public opinion polling ahead of presidential election in Egypt would have…
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
May 20, 2012
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
QENA — Visiting the Upper Egyptian city of Qena for the second time in three months, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
May 20, 2012
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
One of the central demands of the 25 January revolution was for a government that respects civil liberties, unlike the…
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
May 19, 2012
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
Out of some 53 million eligible voters, tens of millions are expected to partake in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. An…
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
May 18, 2012
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
It was only a matter of time before the candidates in Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak presidential race started taking…
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
May 18, 2012
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
Fares Teama stands out slightly on the Amr Moussa campaign bus. Unlike the rest of the campaign team, decked out…
Parliament review: Flirting with progress
May 18, 2012
Parliament review: Flirting with progress
Following last week’s spate of legislative measures, Parliament managed to keep it together for another round of sessions despite having…
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
May 17, 2012
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
Eager to prove their candidate’s commitment to women’s rights and empowerment, the campaign for Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s presidential bid…
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
May 17, 2012
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
The Journalists Syndicate has rejected accusations from Freedom and Justice Party MPs that state-owned newspapers are corrupt. A statement issued…