Louise Sarant
Foreign residents become tense amid rising xenophobia in Egypt
Egypt
February 6, 2011
Foreign residents become tense amid rising xenophobia in Egypt
“We were waiting for our [food] order when a jeep with some soldiers drove down the avenue without spotting us,…
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
Egypt
February 2, 2011
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
Despite growing sectarian tensions in recent years, the Egyptian people have adamantly expressed their unity since the start of mass…
Vandals ravage Egyptian Museum, break mummies
Egypt
January 29, 2011
Vandals ravage Egyptian Museum, break mummies
The Egyptian Museum overlooking Tahrir Square in Cairo’s city center was vandalized Friday night by nine convicts, who broke artifacts…
Cultural renaissance in Tunisia: Freedom of speech and a witch hunt
Art news
January 27, 2011
Cultural renaissance in Tunisia: Freedom of speech and a witch hunt
The Tunisian revolution is less than two weeks old, and the country, despite the hasty creation of a transition government,…
Crafts with a conscience
Environment
January 18, 2011
Crafts with a conscience
They make paper and rugs, they blow glass and they recycle. Three Cairo NGOs help craftsmen produce art with an…
Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet
Food
January 13, 2011
Yemeni food: get your fill without emptying your wallet
Whenever I move into a different Cairo neighborhood, one of the first things I look for is where to get…
Tunisia, Algeria riots unlikely in Egypt, experts say
Egypt
January 12, 2011
Tunisia, Algeria riots unlikely in Egypt, experts say
Riots seen recently in Algeria and Tunisia are unlikely to spread to Egypt despite deteriorating economic conditions, experts say.Although Tunisia,…
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
Environment
January 10, 2011
Rooftop gardens: Waging the environment war from your roof
The concrete ocean that Cairo has become leaves very little space for majestic trees and lush parks. The city is…
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
Environment
January 9, 2011
With pigs long gone, traditional recycling methods remain ineffective
A year and a half ago, in April 2009, the Egyptian government adopted the most stringent stance possible against the…
Fearing escalation, Egypt’s Copts put on brave face for Christmas
Egypt
January 6, 2011
Fearing escalation, Egypt’s Copts put on brave face for Christmas
In Cairo’s heavily-populated Christian areas, most Copts are planning to attend Christmas mass, despite the obvious security concerns following the…