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Privatising education questioned after Investment Minister’s statement

Salman says government is considering inviting private sector to invest in education…

Shaden Khalil

SEC extends date for parliamentary candidates’ applications to 15 September

Court decision cancels candidates’ previously submitted medical reports

Amira El-Fekki

EIPR launches new campaign on social, economic justice in public spending

Absence of budget transparency directly leads to absence of social justice, says…

Nourhan Fahmy

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry launches another fiery shot at Europe on refugees

Ministry accuses Europe of paying lip-service to human rights

Emir Nader

Irrigation Minister steps in as acting Agriculture Minister 

Cabinet denies possible reshuffle following corruption crisis

Amira El-Fekki

International support for Syrian refugees ongoing

Five wealthiest Gulf nations are blamed for their silence over Syrian refugee…

Daily News Egypt

Al-Dostour Party in dispute over parliamentary elections’ participation

Free Egyptians Party slams accusations of “buying candidates”

Amira El-Fekki

Interior Ministry to investigate video of policemen assaulting 2 women

Videos of “police brutality” are usually circulated on social media, receive exposure…

Adham Youssef

Investment complaints unit resolves conflicts, accelerates decision-making: Administrative Prosecution Authority head

There is no contradiction between the role of disciplinary committees and the…

Emad El-Sayed

Army launches new operation in North Sinai, kills 29

Two military dead in first strike of operation “Retribution for the martyr”

Amira El-Fekki