Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi returned to work in Cairo on Wednesday, although scores of protesters angered by his drive to push through a new constitution were still blocking one gate of the presidential palace. The Islamist leader left the palace … read more
As observers continue swinging between various interpretations of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood may be one step closer to institutionalizing its hold on power. Egypt’s Supreme Judicial Council — the highest administrative judicial body — agreed Monday to … read more
Immediately following the declaration of a cease-fire in Gaza, Egypt was plunged into a massive domestic crisis. Mohammed Morsi, elected in the first presidential election after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, passed a decree that would essentially neuter the independent … read more
Dozens of employees at Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh international airport have started a partial strike to demand wage increases and a share in profits. One of the airport’s two terminals has been closed, but flights continue to run with only minor … read more
The consolidation of power by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is another stumbling block for the new government. But building a true democracy takes time, says former US Assistant Secretary of State PJ Crowley. Events in Egypt over the past two … read more
An EgyptAir pilot made an emergency landing at Hurghada airport on Monday after a snake bit a Jordanian passenger who had concealed it in his luggage. Crew were shocked by the passenger’s screams, being unaware of the snake’s presence on … read more
Egypt’s top judicial body has said it will oversee a referendum on a new constitution, state media reports. The move comes a day after another body of judges, the Judges’ Club, urged its members to refuse to preside over the … read more
Egypt’s political crisis is widening, with plans for a huge march and a general strike Tuesday to protest the hurried drafting of a new constitution and decrees by President Mohammed Morsi that gave him nearly unrestricted powers. Morsi also faces … read more
President Mohamed Morsy has offered all political groups an initiative to discuss how to secure the country in the next two weeks preceding a constitutional referendum vote, a presidential spokesperson said in a telephone interview with state TV on Sunday. … read more
Several Egyptian political parties and groups have issued a joint statement announcing their intention to peacefully march to the presidential palace in Cairo at 5pm on Tuesday to voice opposition to President Mohamed Morsi’s recent decisions and the date that … read more