Contesting Egypt and de-contextualising narratives
Watch western TV news features on Egypt; you will find an almost identical discourse that de-contextualises current events. It always emphasises President Morsy’s declaration that gave him unmatched powers and…
Review: Millioneya marches and Morsy’s (old) declaration
Before President Mohamed Morsy had issued a new constitutional declaration to repeal his old one, columnists continued to analyse the “million-man” marches that were organised in front of the presidential…
Egypt’s credit rating risks further devaluation
By Nasser Youssef Countries such as Egypt, who currently have a B rating need three years before their credit rating can improve Egypt’s credit rating could be downgraded once again…
EGAS: 18 companies partake in gas importation bid round
Results of the bid round to be announced in the first half of January 2013
Egyptian protestor detained in New York City
Salma Abu El-Magd arrested after interrupting speech by MB leader Essam El-Erian in New York
Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies encouraging ‘yes’ vote
Egyptian embassy in Saudi Arabia accused of encouraging Egyptians to vote ‘yes’ to the proposed constitution
