Al-Sisi announces establishment of ‘specialised councils’
Councils to be “independent” but must consistently report back to the president,…
Al-Sisi expresses ‘satisfaction’ with Suez Canal work progress
New Suez Canal project on track for opening next August, statement says
International, local organisations denounce Egypt’s mass sentencing
These sentences “punish” civilians for participating in 25 January Revolution, are “symbolic…
Morsi ‘prison break’ trial postponed to Thursday
The Wednesday trial of ousted former president Mohamed Morsi for escaping Wadi…
Egypt reviles ISIS killing of Jordanian pilot Al-Kasasbeh
Several solidarity marches took to the streets following prayer for him in…
Egyptian Embassy in US criticises top newspaper over Al-Sisi coverage
Flack given over Washington Post’s letter criticising current Egyptian government’s stance
Russian president to visit Egypt
The visit is closely linked to talks held between the two presidents…
Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise
Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”
Egypt condemns Turkey’s comments on ‘Kerdasa Trial’ verdict
Turkey says it "will maintain its solidarity with Egyptian people", Egypt's Foreign…
Al-Sisi, Lebanese Mufti meet amid turmoil in Arab region
Egyptian president discusses terrorism, religious moderation with Egyptian, Lebanese clerics