Emad El-Din Abdel Gafour has officially resigned as El-Nour Party chairman Saturday and is poised to launch a new political party named Al-Watan (homeland), as announced on his Facebook page. “He is now on his way to establish Al-Watan Party, … read more
Former General Intelligence Service chief Mourad Mowafy headed up a security delegation to Sinai on Friday afternoon. Sources at the Cairo International Airport told the Turkish news agency Anadolu that the delegation traveled on a private jet belonging to the … read more
Supreme Constitutional Court will hold an urgent general assembly within the coming few days, sources close to the court said. On the table for discussion will be the assembly’ s decision to suspend work in protest against President Mohamed Morsy’s … read more
As the year comes to a close, the judiciary’s engrossing plotline culminates with quite a dramatic scene: stones hurled and birdshot fired at the anti-Brotherhood head of the Judges Club, Ahmed al-Zend, as he leaves the premises. It is perhaps … read more
More than 15 nationwide power stations have halted electricity generation on Thursday due to shortages of fuel such as diesel, natural gas and mazut, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) said. “The fuel ran dry, leading to the reduction of … read more
President Mohamed Morsi is expected to address the Shura Council Saturday morning. The council will assume legislative powers following the ratification by the president of a controversial constitution passed by referendum with a less than two thirds majority of Egypt’s … read more
Anadolu Agency has issued a report on the political and legal changes that will take place in Egypt after the ratification of the constitution passed by referendum this week. The report lists the following seven immediate changes: 1. Cancelling all … read more
Suzanne Mubarak’s funds are to be transferred to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) at the request of the Illicit Gains Authority (IGA). Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah on Thursday approved the IGA’s request to have the former president’s wife’s assets … read more
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah agreed to assign a judge to investigate allegations of treason levied against Constitution Party leader Mohamed ElBaradei and former presidential candidates Amr Moussa and Hamdeen Sabbahi. Al-Sayed Hamed, a member of the executive bureau of the … read more
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has begun consultations regarding the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle. Eight new ministers are expected to be appointed following the successive resignation of several members of the Cabinet. The reshuffle will most likely include the ministries of transport, … read more