2012 presidential election
Wednesday’s papers: NGO debacle still making front pages
Egypt
March 7, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: NGO debacle still making front pages
The ongoing case regarding unregistered, foreign-funded NGOs in Egypt and their employees is still making headlines in both state and…
Salafis likely to support Abu Ismail, Awa or Abouel Fotouh for president, leader says
Egypt
March 7, 2012
Salafis likely to support Abu Ismail, Awa or Abouel Fotouh for president, leader says
The Salafi movement will likely support Islamists Hazem Abu Ismail, Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh or Mohamed Selim al-Awa for president…
Meet your presidential candidate: Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, the reformer
Egypt
March 6, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, the reformer
Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh was the leader of the Cairo University Student Union when he rose up to his feet…
Group plans conference to support former VP for president
Egypt
March 6, 2012
Group plans conference to support former VP for president
Former Vice President Omar Suleiman has not yet decided whether he will run for president, but his decision is expected…
Egyptians abroad begin online voter registration
Egypt
March 5, 2012
Egyptians abroad begin online voter registration
Voter registration for Egyptians living abroad who will cast ballots for the upcoming presidential election began Monday, the Foreign…
Meet your presidential candidate: Amr Moussa, the vacillator
Egypt
March 5, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Amr Moussa, the vacillator
With a strong and steady voice, and the ability to alternate at will between the image of the intimidating statesman…
FJP poll: 30% of Egyptians want Islamist president
Egypt
March 5, 2012
FJP poll: 30% of Egyptians want Islamist president
Thirty percent of Egyptians want the country’s next president to have an Islamic background, a poll conducted by the Muslim…
Presidential Elections Commission unveils anti-fraud measures
Egypt
March 2, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission unveils anti-fraud measures
New measures are being implemented to prevent potential voter fraud or forgery in the upcoming presidential election, said a senior…
Moussa sticks to presidential bid after clashes at campaign event
Egypt
February 27, 2012
Moussa sticks to presidential bid after clashes at campaign event
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa vowed to continue his campaign Monday after a Sharqiya campaign rally was canceled when clashes erupted…
Advisory Council to discuss amending controversial constitutional article
Egypt
February 24, 2012
Advisory Council to discuss amending controversial constitutional article
The Advisory Council to the ruling military junta will meet Saturday to discuss amending an article in the interim constitution…