North Africa

Out of the Middle East and into Africa, the Arab Speaking World spreads well beyond the Gulf and the Levant…

Egypt: SCAF “Teargas” Claim An Insult to Victims

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?

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

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

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

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.…

Why Saif Qaddafi Should Be Sent to the Hague

Why Saif Qaddafi Should Be Sent to the Hague

JUAN COLE: The danger for Libyans is that a 'done deal' trial followed by a swift execution will be immensely harmful for their country. The International Court of Human Rights provides the right way out. …

How Safe Is It To Travel as a Woman in Morocco?

How Safe Is It To Travel as a Woman in Morocco?

KJ, THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It's a fascinating place but as a woman you may be worried travelling alone.What precautions should you take? …

Libya Hosts Book ‘Un-Banning Ceremony’

Libya Hosts Book ‘Un-Banning Ceremony’

M. LYNX-QUALEY: Who knows - it could set the template for a wave of such events. Libya's 'Book Un-Banning Ceremony' is worth celebrating. …

Egypt: How to Amputate a Revolution

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

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...…

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