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The ‘free press’ under his presidency
Al-Sisi assured African journalists that there is 'press freedom'
20 years from now – the future of foreign investment in Egypt
Only a very few societies have managed to combine massive population growth…
No reconciliation with Muslim Brotherhood: Al-Sisi’s speech to the world
It was a very brief written in-advance speech made by Al-Sisi at…
Israel struggles with racist underground
Israel is struggling with how to deal with groups, some of which…
Notes from America: The dark side of Western fascination with Africa
The West’s fascination with Africa as a wild jungle or uncivilised continent…
The Cairo derby: Politics vs repression
This month's premier league final between Cairo's two storied clubs, Al-Ahly SC…
Reflections of history on the Suez Canal
"The tour boat passes a mosaic depicting the glorious triumph of the…
Yemen conflict and Arab uprising: Regional fissures and repercussions
Saudi Arabia's four-month old bombing campaign against Houthi rebel forces in Yemen…
Opinion: Pakistan clearing its death row backlog
Despite rights group protests, Pakistan has hanged 'teenage' convict Shafqat Hussain. But…
