Egypt’s economy grows by 1.1% in first quarter

Figure 6.8% higher than same quarter last year

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Solar energy production falls by 48%: Baseera

Electricity from solar power totalled 247m KWh in 2012/13, compared to 479m KWh 2011/12

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Government to re-pump gas to EBIC

EGAS pumps 60% of factories’ fuel needs after Sawiris donates EGP 2.5bn to Long Life Egypt fund

Mohamed Adel

Egypt canvasses African ambassadors for Security Council bid

Egypt continues efforts to secure non-permanent seat on UN Security Council in 2016

Daily News Egypt

6 April announces Mohamed Mahmoud Street demonstrations

Group says protests will commemorate the third anniversary of deadly clashes

Daily News Egypt

Military court sentences 20 civilians for armed forces assault

One of the defendants refused lawyer, citing he did not recognise legitimacy of military trials

Aya Nader

Authorities violated 12 articles of constitution: ANHRI

Egyptian rights group claims violations are enabled by laws that contradict the constitution

Menna Zaki

3.8% growth rate expected by end of FY 2014/2015: Planning minister

First quarter growth of current fiscal year reached 1.1%

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Emirati company offers to manage investments in Egypt’s logistics project

International consulting firm requests to participate in the project through establishing railway lines over 600km, supply minister says

Doaa Farid

British Gas postpones project due to late payment of government dues: Egygas official

Extension of Borollos fields project delayed until early 2016, claims official

Mohamed Adel