Features/Interviews
Egypt migrant departures stir new concern in Europe
February 28, 2016
Egypt migrant departures stir new concern in Europe
The European Union fears Mediterranean migrant smuggling gangs are reviving a route from Egypt, officials told Reuters, putting thousands of…
Italian killing highlights assault on academic freedom in Egypt
February 26, 2016
Italian killing highlights assault on academic freedom in Egypt
When a colleague in Holland asked historian Pascale Ghazaleh this month whether to send a group of students to Egypt,…
Sisi’s ‘Egypt Vision 2030’ speech garners positive, negative reactions
February 25, 2016
Sisi’s ‘Egypt Vision 2030’ speech garners positive, negative reactions
Reactions from the media and politicians varied in response to an hour and a half long speech delievered by President…
Cairo white cabs reap the harvest of bad service
February 16, 2016
Cairo white cabs reap the harvest of bad service
For Cairo residents, hailing a cab is not always easy. There are problems with meters giving incorrect fares, drivers taking…
Attacks keep millions away from famed Egypt tourist sites
February 11, 2016
Attacks keep millions away from famed Egypt tourist sites
Said Ramadan has lost count of how much he's borrowed just to stay afloat while other vendors at Giza's pyramids…
In Egypt, medicines disappear from shelves as dollar crisis bites
February 11, 2016
In Egypt, medicines disappear from shelves as dollar crisis bites
Nahed Ibrahim has scoured Egypt in vain to find a regular supply of medication to help her mother to recover…
Libya must lead anti-Islamic State effort: Egypt’s foreign minister
February 10, 2016
Libya must lead anti-Islamic State effort: Egypt’s foreign minister
Libya needs to form a unified government before the United States and European allies opt for any military intervention against…
Sisi launches 34 development projects worth LE16 billion
February 8, 2016
Sisi launches 34 development projects worth LE16 billion
During a visit to 6 October City, west of Cairo, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi launched 34 development projects in the…
Obituary: Mahmoud Bakr, Egypt’s most popular football commentator (1944-2016)
February 4, 2016
Obituary: Mahmoud Bakr, Egypt’s most popular football commentator (1944-2016)
Renowned football commentator and retired footballer Mahmoud Bakr passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72. Bakr reportedly died of…
Daqahliya suffers lack of ICUs for children
February 1, 2016
Daqahliya suffers lack of ICUs for children
“I took my three-month old daughter to all of Daqahliya hospitals. She died due to negligence and absence of empty…