Supply minister announces 15% cut in foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Attempt at price controls comes in the face of already high inflation and an anticipated boost in consumer spending during the holy month
NBE approves $1bn loan to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation
EGPC has to obtain a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance.
Egypt’s shift to large fuel suppliers “normal”, experts say
Egypt forced to change fuel suppliers as debt compiles
Egypt negotiating $500m loan with Saudi Arabia
Darrag told Reuters that, “the loan will come as part of a Saudi finance package provided to Egypt, lent at 3% interest, and set to be paid back over a…
Democracy Index: 9427 protests during Morsi’s first year
NGO releases detailed report about all forms of protest against president
Egyptian-Ethiopian dialogue continues
Ethiopian delegation in Cairo to meet with Egyptian foreign ministry officials
Al-Sisi’s remarks reverberate in opposition, Brotherhood
President Morsi meets with Al-Sisi after his controversial statements on renewed military intervention in politics
Azhar movements demand independence from endowment ministry
Sheikh Mohamed Elewa, a member from the National Front for the Defence of Al-Azhar lamented what he described as unprecedented attacks on Al-Azhar “from people whose hands are stained with…
Minister of Culture: I am not trying to appease the president
Alaa Abdel Aziz refutes protesters claims of bias, moves to “adjust” culture festivals and awards
Mubarak’s sons release ordered in illicit gains case
Court orders conditional release for Gama and Alana Mubarak; Mubarak’s PM still in custody