The Egyptian army will not allow anyone to insult, provoke or abuse Islamists, an army spokesperson said July 4, MENA reported. The spokesperson added that no group would be excluded in Egypt. The military did not want to have to … read more
Clashes across Egypt after Mohamed Morsi’s removal from power by the army on Wednesday killed ten and injured 481, Health Minister Mohamed Mustafa Hamed has announced Of the injured, 158 are still receiving treatment in hospitals across 17 governorates. Hamed … read more
Egyptians have reacted angrily to the labelling of the “second Egyptian revolution” as a ‘coup d’eat’ by western media. They have the right to be angry. Having reported on the discontent towards former president Mohammed Morsi since December 2012, it … read more
As Egypt teeters on the verge of a catastrophic confrontation, it is difficult to discern who has been more short-sighted: an arrogant Muslim Brotherhood that misread electoral gains for a political blank-check or a reckless opposition that has appeared ready … read more
Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets the legitimate aspirations … read more
Egyptian police have issued arrest orders against 300 leaders and members of former President Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood, AFP reports. MENA, the state news agency, reported police were arresting Morsi allies “who are accused of inciting violence and disturbing general security … read more
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei and Coptic Pope Tawadros II will shortly address the nation to announce a roadmap for Egypt’s future after President Mohamed Morsy, state-run news agency MENA reports. The joint announcement will be … read more
Adly Mansour, the newly-appointed head of the High Constitutional Court, has taken the presidential oath of office. “I swear by Almighty God that I will uphold the republican system, respect the constitution and the law, look after the interests of … read more
Expat Cairo’s head trader gives his insight on this week’s major currency movement. The GBP/USD rate has been on a downtrend since hitting the giddy heights of over 1.56 a few weeks ago. Yesterday marked new territory for the … read more
Today’s milestone marks a new phase in the Egyptian revolution, one which many had awaited since Mubarak stepped down in February 2011. The statement, read out by military chief-of-staff Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, describes a roadmap that includes the ousting of President … read more