Cairo’s roof gardens
While the towers of glittering lights that represent glitzy hotels often draw the attention first when looking at the capital’s skyline, the gardens of dishes that populate the roofs of…
US ‘strongly condemns’ Egypt violence
Cairo and the northern city of Alexandria have since seen massive rival rallies that have often turned violent
If you are not with us, you are against us
For three years, Egyptians have been taking to the streets demanding democracy, social justice and freedom, and for three years they have been denied. They are being cornered over and…
Avoiding austerity, Ahmed Galal is betting on Egypt’s economy
Egypt’s new Minister of Finance, Ahmed Galal, has chosen. He prefers a strategy of stimulating the economy over a focus on austerity. This is bold. It may not seem like…
Ashton extends visit to reinforce EU message in Cairo
EU head will take another day to hold further meetings with political representatives
Clashes erupt in governorates
Supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi continue to clash in several governorates following Friday demonstrations
Opposition pressures human rights group on weapons at demos
Al-Tayaar Al-Shaaby and Tamarod movement propose initiatives to search for weapons
Political groups weigh in on constitution
Women’s rights group advocates the drafting of new constitution based on findings of past committees
UN human rights commissioner warns of impending ‘disaster’
International human rights organisations ask Navi Pillay to communicate to Egyptian authorities their obligation to the protection of peaceful protesters
Finance minister advocates benefits of smartcard system
The distribution, slated for July and August, will be carried out electronically and the government has emphasised that there will be no limits on consumption.
