EGYPT’s politics have been transformed since Hosni Mubarak was toppled on Feb. 11 but the prospect of elections may put remnants of his ruling party and an established Islamist group in the driving seat for now. Torn between the desire … read more
An interim constitution to govern Egypt during its transitional period was announced by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), charged with the country’s administration, on Wednesday. The interim constitution consists of 62 articles including the eight articles of … read more
The World Masters announced it will bring the American performance of Best of Broadway to Cairo’s Opera House in April. The event features some of the most acclaimed performances from New York’s famous stage. The show will run from April … read more
Egypt’s military rulers said on Wednesday that the country’s first presidential elections since the ouster of longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak will be held by November, giving the country’s emerging political groups up to eight months to organize. The announcement comes … read more
Egypt’s Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour called on the United States to lift its no-travel recommendations for Egypt. During his meeting in Cairo with the US Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey, Abdel Nour said the country’s security situation was … read more
My colleague Ed Husain just got back from a research visit to Egypt. Ed has been one of the most prominent and eloquent voices in the West seeking to understand the rise of Islamic extremist violence and what can be … read more
The Egyptian revolution has brightened the future for many of the 3,000 people in this dusty farming village. Bribery has diminished at city hall, police have stopped harassing peasants and city-slicker businessmen can no longer buy their way into juicy … read more
An Israeli envoy arrived in Cairo Tuesday for a short visit to hold talks with Egyptian officials about the latest developments in Gaza and the situation at Egypt-Israeli border crossings. Last week, Israeli Foreign Ministry Senior Deputy Director General Rafi … read more
The Egyptian military high council has announced that parliamentary elections are being put off until September. Opposition leaders are asking for more time to organize themselves into political parties. Presidential elections, originally scheduled for August, will also be held then. … read more
The State Department says American diplomats who were evacuated from Egypt at the height of that country’s political crisis have been allowed to return and that the U.S. embassy in Cairo has resumed full operations. In an updated travel warning … read more