Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has been sworn in as the eighth president of Egypt at a ceremony in Cairo. He took the presidential oath at the Supreme Constitutional Court at an event attended by former interim president Adly Mansour, Prime Minister Ibrahim … read more
The FreeMahienour Facebook page posted Friday the transcript of a letter written by jailed activist Mahienour el-Masry in May about her cellmates, of whom the majority are debtors. On May 20, a court in Alexandria upheld a two-year jail sentence … read more
A law passed by Egypt’s interim president will set the stage for parliamentary elections this year but political parties fear it will return the country to a system similar to one under ousted president Hosni Mubarak. One of the most … read more
Amending the sexual harassment law sends a message to “reassure the world,” Tawfiq Kamal, the Head of Business Conducting Committee in Chamber of Tourism Establishments, told Youm7 Thursday. He added that amending the mentioned law would ensure the safety of … read more
The Anti-Coup Alliance called Thursday for a week of pro-Morsi protests under the banner “The Generals Think It’s a Fiefdom” just days after the Presidential Election Committee announced former Defense Minister Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi won a landslide victory in Egypt’s … read more
Outside the student campus of Al Azhar University in Cairo violent clashes erupted Friday after noon prayers between protesting students and security forces, who used teargas. In Port Said clashes occurred after pro-Muslim Brotherhood protesters demonstrated following the prayer outside … read more
As temperatures soar into the mid-40s Celsius ( 110-115 Fahrenheit), a number of power stations may malfunction, a source at the Ministry of Electricity told Youm7 Wednesday. Peak usage of air conditioners increases the fuel needs of power stations, and … read more
Three people were accidentally killed by gunfire in Ayat, Giza during a celebration of President-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. A man had fired shots in the air in joy, killing the victims by mistake as they passed by in a car. … read more
In a message released from prison, Egypt’s ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi has encouraged his supporters to protest against the “military coup”, especially after the “coup leader” has become president. The statement, published on Morsi’s official Facebook page late on … read more
Detained former president Mohamed Morsy is preparing a “surprise” for Egyptians, hours after the general who ousted him last year was declared president, his son, Omar, said Tuesday. “The kidnapped, legitimate president is preparing a surprise for you within hours,” … read more