Syria claims Egyptians in rebels’ ranks
State TV shows bodies of two men said to be fighters from Egypt
A ban on the sale of alcohol to Egyptians
A long standing ban on sale of alcohol to Egyptians during holidays is revived while tourism industry wonders out loud about the timing
Hardly an end to military rule
As Egypt reckons with the 60th anniversary of the 23 July 1952 revolution, it is important to revisit the historical context which led to the officer’s coup as well as…
Naguib: the sidelined general president
One man was again absent from the yearly love fest: General Mohamed Naguib, Egypt’s first president and the leader of the 1952 movement.
Airport officials deny rumours of open-entry to Palestinians
Despite several reports that Egypt is allowing Palestinians entry without restriction, airport officials are denying that immigration policies have changed for any arrivals
Mahalla strike on hold after negotiations end a week-long sit-in
Presidential negotiators and workers reach a compromise
Kenya to receive drones in fight against Al-Shabaab
US Military aid to several African nations part of the war on terror
Controversy over 23 July Celebrations
SCAF stresses importance of the day and Army’s critical role since
A New Arab World: local, regional and international transformations
Essam Al-Eryan, a leading Muslim Brotherhood figure who also heads the Committee of Foreign Relations in the post-revolution parliament wrote on his twitter account: “Democracy, free elections, and peaceful transition…
