Notes from America: The flag
By Ahmed Tharwat The American flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red…
Menufiya farmers return to demonstrate in downtown Cairo
It is believed that the government is clearing agricultural land for housing…
Farmers protest, calling on Al-Sisi to put local people over big profit
They accuse the government of evicting families and making international deals that…
Once again, what about Al-Sisi’s relations with politicians?
A week after dissolving political parties, particularly on 16 January 1953, Abdel…
Gamal Abdel Nasser metro station closed indefinitely
Chief security orders urged us to close the station, says Cairo metro…
How is power transferred within the ‘1952 family’?
Every dynasty across history is characterised and distinguished by certain attributes, and…
3-month state of emergency imposed on North Sinai
Emergency law first used by Gamal Abdel Nasser back in force
Coptic Christians and political activism before 25 January
Coptic Christians have, since 1952, lived according to what might be considered…
Sadat Metro Station to open for transfers in May
The metro stop, located beneath Tahrir Square, will remain closed off from…