Author Archives: Expat Cairo

Sisi says Egypt eyes UNSC membership

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said that Egypt is specifically interested in obtaining a seat at the United Nation’s Security Council representing African nations for the council’s 2016-2017 session. In the third part of an interview with Saudi Arabian newspaper Okaz, … read more

Mursi prison break trial postponed

The Cairo Criminal Court postponed on Wednesday the trial of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi and 130 others for escaping from the Wadi al-Natroun prison to November 30. The Muslim Brotherhood leaders are accused of collaborating with international bodies, the … read more

Triple IED explosions in 10th of Ramadan City

Three IEDs exploded Monday inside two electricity transformers in 10th of Ramadan City, with experts able to deactivate a fourth bomb planted nearby, reported state news agency MENA. The explosions resulted in a power outage in two districts and damaged the … read more

Two bombs go off in Sharqia, no causalities

Two bombs exploded on Wednesday morning in a sewage project under construction in Sharqia, north of Cairo, which destroyed two pipes. No causalities were reported, a security source said. “Unidentified assailants placed the makeshift explosive devices underneath the sewage pipes … read more