Features/Interviews
Cabinet reshuffle just a ministerial ‘patching’
January 4, 2010
Cabinet reshuffle just a ministerial ‘patching’
President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday appointed Ahmed Badr, president of Ain Shams University, as education minister, and Alaa Fahmi, president…
Iran and Yemen in French media this week, alongside readings on Islam’s expansion
January 1, 2010
Iran and Yemen in French media this week, alongside readings on Islam’s expansion
The Iranian opposition demonstrations following the ‘ashoura mourning day was the subject of interest of various French papers. Liberation pointed…
An un-broken bond
January 1, 2010
An un-broken bond
Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Habib just announced to the media his decision to leave his position as vice-chairman of the…
The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances
December 31, 2009
The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances
News from Lebanon, Gaza and Iran featured prominently in the regional Arabic press this week, in a panoramic view of…
The Virgin Mary appears: Truth or dare?
December 30, 2009
The Virgin Mary appears: Truth or dare?
The apparition of the Virgin Mary in churches around Egypt since 10 December has raised intense controversy on the Egyptian…
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture
December 30, 2009
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture
Egypt pledged compliance with human rights treaties in a 24-page national report intended for the United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture
December 30, 2009
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture
Egypt pledged compliance with human rights treaties in a 24-page national report intended for the United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Security stifles Palestine activism
December 30, 2009
Security stifles Palestine activism
Protestors of the Gaza Freedom March continued their actions in Cairo's downtown today, Thursday, amidst strict security measures that include…
Hours of detention
December 29, 2009
Hours of detention
Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist Jano Charbel was detained by security forced last night as he was covering the pro-Gaza demonstrations. The…
CEDEJ library closure causes discontent
December 29, 2009
CEDEJ library closure causes discontent
For over 40 years Egypt's premier French research center has been been housed in the heart of downtown Cairo. The…