Executive vacuum: still no vice presidents, prime minister or cabinet
Freedom and Justice Party denies making any recommendations to Morsi
Morsi’s ties with Muslim Brotherhood
As president Mohamed Morsi continues to assume his tasks as Egypt’s first civilian president, a few columnists in Egyptian newspapers have rejected the idea that Morsi shall cut ties with…
Salafis split over constitution
The rift highlights a difference of opinions over participation in the constitutional drafting process, but could signal an even more serious fissure in the party.
Morsi squeezed between Syria and Iran
President’s stance on Syria could spell a change in Egyptian regional policies
Islamic Trade lends Egypt USD 1bn to meet rising demand of consumer goods
The Egyptian government signed a final agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank group, for a one billion dollar loan to…
Tunisia’s President and Premier face off
Tunisian ruling coalition facing internal divisions that are stalling the nation's transition
EU warns Egypt against cotton import ban
By Omar Abdel Hamid and Mohamed Salah El-Din The European Union warned the Egyptian government over the continuation of banning cotton imports. In a statement to the Egyptian Ministry of…
Morsi’s scales of justice
By Alya Essam As millions of Egyptians sat glued to TV screens listening to their new civilian president’s inaugural speech on Saturday, a wide array of public representatives were among…