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Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future

Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future

  In its full papal uniform, the body of late Pope Shenouda III remains on display at the Saint Mark…
The embattled new National Council for Women

The embattled new National Council for Women

Since the beginning of this year, the National Council for Women has continually been brought into question by political forces…
Who is the pope’s successor?

Who is the pope’s successor?

It’s not easy to predict who’s going to succeed Pope Shenouda III and be enthroned as the 118th Pope and…
Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence

Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence

It’s hard to remember that just last Sunday, Parliament voted to withdraw confidence from the current government. Usually on such…
SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases

SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases

Days before the chamber of the recently elected People’s Assembly first filled with members, the Supreme Council of the Armed…
What’s left of Tahrir today

What’s left of Tahrir today

A little over a year after becoming a national symbol of unity, Tahrir Square has become a very lonely place.…
Students object to minister’s intervention in university bylaws

Students object to minister’s intervention in university bylaws

Long-standing government intervention remains an obstacle to reforming the organization and makeup of university student groups, giving high ranking government…
GUC strike moves protest to new territory, private universities

GUC strike moves protest to new territory, private universities

A miniature Tahrir Square has bloomed on the desert outskirts of Cairo, in front of the gates of the German…
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated

Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated

For almost three decades, Mansour Hassan, a former stalwart of Anwar Sadat’s regime, remained aloof from the political arena. But today,…
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings

‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings

Disappointed but not surprised, lawyers and supporters of Samira Ibrahim blamed a verdict issued Sunday acquitting the military doctor that…
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