The battle against female genital mutilation
The first time female genital mutilation was discussed openly in Egypt was in 1994. This was during the UN-coordinated International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. The two week…
With whom does the Muslim Brotherhood align: the Salafis or democratic forces?
It is a well-known fact that the Constituent Assembly must finalise the constitution prior to 12 December. Despite this, it appears that the different parties now insist on their respective…
Egypt recalls its ambassador to Israel
Egypt promptly announced it was recalling its ambassador over Israel's hit on a car in Gaza City that killed Ahmed Jaabari
EU-Arab League ministers announce Cairo Declaration
Ministers welcome the formation of Syrian opposition coalition
Syria at centre of Saudi talks
Meeting takes place amidst regional strife, domestic anger, and diplomatic pressure
Brotherhood calls for protests against Israeli action
Power wielding group directs public gaze outward
EGX continues sideways movement reflecting market uncertainty
The stock exchange’s main indicator, the EGX30, reflected ongoing instability in the market with a shaky day of trading Wednesday. A slight dip started the day, followed by an up-swing…
UN troops “shoot dead” protester in disputed Abyei
The incident is the most serious in the region since Sudanese troops withdrew in May
Ansar Dine says not seeking Shari’a across entire Mali
The entire northern expanse of the country has been under rebel control since the 22 March coup