The US is sending warships, including one with 800 troops, and other military assets to Egypt as the revolution in the North African country gains momentum. Officials in Washington have stated that the move is to be prepared in case … read more
More than 100,000 supporters of Egypt’s Islamist president staged a show of force Friday ahead of massive protests later this month by the opposition, chanting “Islamic revolution!” and warning of a new and bloody bout of turmoil. Adding to the … read more
Jon Stewart isn’t returning to The Daily Show until the fall, but Egyptian viewers will be able to catch him on Bassem Youssef‘s al-Bernameg (or “The Program” in English) this Friday. Stewart is returning the favour for Youssef, who has … read more
Egypt’s Islamist parties are preparing for pro-government rallies this Friday to support the Muslim Brotherhood’s beleaguered President Mohamed Morsi. The move comes ahead of planned anti-Morsi rallies on 30 June, prompting widespread fears of violence between the rival camps. Calls … read more
Mahmoud al-Hefnawy from the prosecutor general’s technical office has said that the Mubarak family amassed a LE9-billion fortune during the former president’s 30-year rule over Egypt. Former President Hosni Mubarak, his wife Susan Thabet, his sons Alaa and Gamal and … read more
A Cairo criminal court rejected on Thursday an appeal by prosecutors against a decision to release former president Mubarak on illicit gains charges. Mubarak will, however, remain in prison as he is detained on other charges. On Tuesday, North Cairo … read more
The Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road is blocked both ways at kilometer 140. Tires have been set on fire to block the roads. We recommend all of you looking to go to Alex for the weekend to hold out a couple of … read more
Further clashes between supporters and opponents of Muslim Brotherhood in a number of Egyptian cities overnight; 25 injured in Kafr El-Sheikh Clashes erupted on Wednesday night outside a Muslim Brotherhood conference in Desouk city in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate. It is … read more
Prosecutors appeal against decision to release former president Hosni Mubarak on illicit gains charges A court in Cairo is hearing an appeal by prosecutors against a decision to release former president Hosni Mubarak on illicit gains charges. On Tuesday, North … read more
Whatever happens on 30 June – for good or ill – Egypt stands in dire need of a profound breakthrough, be it a leadership change through snap presidential elections or a new-found respect for national consensus The streets are filled … read more