Tunisian vs Egyptian Islamists: What Are Differences?
THE MOOR NEXT DOOR: The Islamic parties of Tunisia and Egypt differ markedly, with their origins the key to understanding the differences
Egypt Braced for Final ‘Free and Fair’ Results
LUCY EMMERSON: Many people were voting for the first time. “Last time I didn’t vote because my vote didn’t matter,” said Fatima Abdullah…
Turnout “Surprisingly” High: Day One of Egypt’s Elections A Promising Start
LUCY EMMERSON: By Egyptian standards, the chaos has been moderate. Today marks a good start to a process due to unfold over the next three months.
Egyptian Women Continue the Fight
CG NEWS, SALLY ZOHNEY: Radio host and activist Bothaina Kamel, is breaking new ground becoming the first woman in Egypt to run for president.
Egypt: SCAF “Teargas” Claim An Insult to Victims
RANIA AL MALKY: No apology will suffice to reverse the insult that such a blatantly false claim has dealt to the memory of the victims…
Egypt Protests: So, Who’s Got The Plan Then?
LUCY EMMERSON: The number of protestors is growing but we haven’t yet seen the numbers in Tahrir Square grow to the levels of January/February. Who, though, has worked out the next steps?
Egypt’s Revolution Reignited on Army Inaction
RANIA AL MALKY: It’s time the army generals woke up from their slumber: Tahrir is brimming, the fear barrier has collapsed and there is no turning back.
A Divided Egypt: Outside Cairo Concerns Mount Over Tahrir Protests
JOSHUA MARICICH: Travelling outside Cairo I’ve seen first-hand the frustration of people that democratic gains may be taken away as a result of the protests.
Soccer Fans to Fore Again in Egyptian Protests
JAMES M. DORSEY: It’s looking likely that the authorities will, for the second time this year, postpone or suspend professional soccer leagues.
Egypt: How to Amputate a Revolution
RANIA AL MALKY: Time for the SCAF to get off its high horse, relinquish its self-interest and prove the good intentions to which it has only paid lip service.
The Real Issues Facing Egypt’s Christians: A Religious Leader Speaks Out
MICHAEL J. TOTTEN: Sectarian clashes between Christians and Muslims are increasing daily throughout Egypt. Coptic leaders are understandably cagey…
News Analysis: New Age ‘Attack’ on Pyramids
As if Egypt doesn’t have enough problems at the moment its most famous tourist attraction has been the focus of a bizarre online campaign.
Copts Should ‘Participate Fully’ in ‘new Egypt’
MANAR AMMAR, CGNEWS: The meeting between Mohamed Tantawy and Coptic Pope Shenouda III heralds positive change. Engagement is required.
Audio Analysis: AD Louvre, Egypt Downgrade
AUDIO ANALYSIS: The delayed opening of Abu Dhabi’s Louvre and Guggenheim Museum, Moody’s downgrading of Egypt, and Dubai’s transparency.
News Analysis: Egypt’s Elephant in the Room
NEWS ANALYSIS: Real change in Egypt needs to happen. It is not clear who, if anyone, can take on the vested interests to deliver it.
Khaled Saeid: Lack of Redress Keeping The Spark Burning
RANIA AL MALKY: Time is running out before the first anniversary of Jan 25. This time, Egyptians won’t wait 30 years before finding their way to Tahrir.
Arab Spring: All Pain, No Gain, Just the Same?
RANIA AL MALKY: Is it logical that the ousted Mubarak, responsible for the disintegration of Egypt’s institutions is now living in a five-star hospital suite…
News Analysis: Yosri Fouda’s “Free Speech” Protest
NEWS ANALYSIS: The story behind prominent Egyptian political talk show host Yosri Fouda’s suspension of his programme indefinitely on Friday.
Maspero: Has Anything Been Learned At All?
RANIA AL MALKY: A revolution in attitudes towards the religious other is what’s needed. The current focus will only take us to the hell of sectarian violence.
Egyptian divorcées: The Challenges they Face
RASHA DEWEDAR, CGNEWS: Marginalised and often rejected by their communities divorced women have waited a long time to see the issues they face portrayed fairly in the media.
