Features/Interviews
English-language press: ‘Peace process,’ limp cigarettes
February 8, 2010
English-language press: ‘Peace process,’ limp cigarettes
Middle East peacemaking efforts and the lingering aftermath of last month's sectarian killings in Upper Egypt were the themes this…
Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C
February 7, 2010
Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C
Yesterday was the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, commemorating the 100-140 million women who have been…
The Nubian dream: Caught between old and new
February 5, 2010
The Nubian dream: Caught between old and new
"Photo, money, come!" pleaded 80-year-old Raseema, who doesn't speak Arabic or English, except for these few words. She only speaks…
ElBaradei-mania keeps growing
February 5, 2010
ElBaradei-mania keeps growing
If Mohamed ElBaradei is really planning on challenging President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, he’s pursuing an interesting campaign strategy.
Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?
February 4, 2010
Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?
For decades Egyptian foreign policy has focused on the Middle East at the expense of African diplomacy, analysts say, but…
Off the hook: Abusive police return to work
February 4, 2010
Off the hook: Abusive police return to work
A policeman who was convicted of raping and torturing a microbus driver while a fellow officer took video with his…
The new sound of radio
February 4, 2010
The new sound of radio
In Radio as a Communication Apparatus, German playwright Bertolt Brecht writes fondly about the radio as a revolutionary medium. “The…
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
February 4, 2010
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
In today's news, state-owned and independent papers covered a range of issues from football and diplomatic visits by President Hosni…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
February 3, 2010
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of softening its position…
A view from Haiti
February 3, 2010
A view from Haiti
“It’s devastation that I’ve never seen anywhere before in my life,” said Natasha Scripture, spokesperson for the World Food Program…