El Kef: The Thriving Centre of Tunisian Theatre
AMINA BENKHLIFA, CGNEWS: Often associated with harsh weather and difficult economic conditions El Kef, my hometown, has a deep theatrical heritage…
Blazing Skies: Moroccan Meterorite Up for Sale
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A perfectly intact meteorite that was ejected from Mars 700,000 years ago and landed in the Moroccan desert last year will go on sale this Sunday…
Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Are we on the cusp on the major boom for the Moroccan property market driven by cash-rich tourists? Views are mixed. …
Men Step Up To Combat Egyptian Female Harassment
NIHAL MAGDY, CGNEWS: The issue of sexual harassment is huge in modern Egypt. Men are joining women's groups to combat the problem. …
Cairo’s Latte Drinking Salafis: Stereotype Busters
NADA ZOHDY, CGNEWS: You'll find them at Costa or Starbucks. They're happy to discuss rather than denounce and they're seeking ways to build Egypt's civil society. …
Since The Revolution: Victories and Losses
AKREM KAABI, CGNEWS: There are significant threats to democracy and to hard won freedoms but huge progress has been made. …
Activist Success: Civic Groups ‘Thrive’ in New Tunisia
INES ZGUIDANE, CGNEWS: A new sense of civic engagement has taken root in Tunisia with individuals working together to deal with major societal issues …
Duo Out: Major Victory for Egypt’s Football Militants
JAMES M. DORSEY: Two leading football executives have withdrawn from election to the Egyptian Football Association. The Ultras have prevailed …
The Muted Voice: Where Are Tunisia’s Young People?
NOUR AWAISS, CGNEWS: So prominent in the protests that swept over the country last year Tunisia's young people seem to be absent from public discourse now …
Flexibility: Islamists First Great Test in the Face of RealPolitik
FRANCIS MATTHEW: Now that they have been elected into power they are being forced to demonstrate their commitment to pluralism. This is a challenge they did not plan for.…
