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2.6 million babies and counting
A week ago on state-owned MENA, this horrifying number was the title…
Egypt’s clash of freedoms
What is happening in Egypt cannot be reduced to a simple conflict…
Obama the Africapitalist: Creating a private sector development model for the world to follow
By Tony O. Elumelu Last week was the first time, in my…
Editor’s letter: Crucifying the Muslim Brotherhood
A few days ago while walking in Tahrir Square, I heard a…
FIFA reaffirms its role as a pillar of established order
By James M Dorsey A recent visit by world football body FIFA…
What happened on 30 June?
I would have liked to answer the question: “where is Egypt going…
Miracle in Cairo
By Dr. Cesar Chelala Those who don’t believe in miracles should go…
Op-ed review:
Legitimacy and traffic terror Mamdouh Al-Sheikh Al-Watan Newspaper Columnist Mamdouh Al-Sheikh recalls…
Political change in Egypt: A chance for the people, but also for wildlife
By Bradnee Chambers Political instability brings economic hardship, social upheaval and human…
Egypt’s Second Transition and the World
By Ronald Meinardus To understand the unfolding politics of post 30 June…