Mali: a serving of ‘Freedom Fries’
French intervention in Mali is motivated by economic rather than democratic concerns In 2003, the Bush administration justified the invasion of Iraq on the grounds that Saddam Hussein had ties…
Morsy announces state of emergency in three cities
President Mohamed Morsy declares a month long state of emergency and curfew in three major cities overlooking the Suez Canal
Review: Unprecedented violence dominates columns
As Egyptians commemorated the second anniversary of the January 25 Revolution on Friday, violence erupted as protestors and security forces clashed. And on Saturday, more violence erupted after 21 defendants…
Residents in North Sinai cut off roads in protest of gas shortages
Roads leading to villages south of the city were blocked by tyre fires ignited by protesters.
Google: Digital GDP has reached EGP 15.6bn in 2011
In 2012 the number of Egyptians online reached 31 million, or 38 per cent of the population. 45 per cent of those were connected through portable devices.
Banks instate currency exchange regulations
Purchases of dollars typically limited and sales generally require approval of the bank’s administration
Buildings across Egypt set alight and stormed by protestors
Ministry of Supply, Suez police stations, and several FJP offices set on fire
Rebel Economy Wrap
Port Said: Egypt’s Statue of Liberty By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy After yesterday’s deadly clashes with as many as 30 killed, it’s hard to imagine how the Port Said of today was…