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Islamists tighten grip on Egypt’s Shura Council

The Islamist-dominated upper house of parliament (Shura Council) is due to hold two procedural meetings on Wednesday in preparation for a new parliamentary season after assuming legislative power for the first time in 32 years. The Shura Council, which was … read more

Communications minister resigns

Communications and Information Technology Minister Hany Mahmoud has announced that he submitted his resignation Tuesday and Prime Minister Hesham Qandil accepted it. “After 30 years of working at international companies, I couldn’t cope with government culture, especially under the current … read more

150 Salafi Nour Party members resign

One hundred and fifty members of the Salafi Nour Party from 23 governorates submitted their resignation from the party following a meeting on Tuesday. “We decided to resign from the party, and we wish it success. We will form a … read more

Journalists summouned for insulting President Morsi

The Cairo Appeals Court has summoned journalists Ola El-Shafie and Khaled Salah for questioning after the presidency filed a complaint accusing them of insulting the president. El-Shafie is being called in regarding an article published in the privately owned Youm … read more

Sit-in in Port Said to demand housing access

Hundreds of protesters took part in a sit-in at Port Said governorate headquarters on Sunday, blocking the main route in front of the building. The protesters demanded the immediate release of registration forms for governorate residential units. The governor of … read more

Injuries from Alexandria clashes rise to 77

The total number of injuries resulting from clashes that broke out between President Mohamed Morsi’s Islamist supporters and secular opponents in Egypt’s second-largest city, Alexandria, on Friday rose to 77, stated Egypt’s health ministry spokesman Ahmed Omar late on Friday. … read more

Egypt’s Vice President Mekki resigns

Vice President Mahmoud Mekki has resigned, announced the presidency in a statement released on Saturday in the early evening hours. No reasons were given to explain Mekki’s resignation. The announcement comes on the day of the final round of constitutional … read more