Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Waxing poetic on the presidential election
May 23, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Waxing poetic on the presidential election
The papers are in a bombastic mood today as Egyptians go to the polls in what is being touted as…
Live updates: Voting hours extended, speculation about results and turnout
May 23, 2012
Live updates: Voting hours extended, speculation about results and turnout
Egyptians are voting today for the first president after the 25 January uprising. More than 50 million citizens across Egypt’s…
Egypt’s presidential polls open
May 23, 2012
Egypt’s presidential polls open
Polling stations have opened on Wednesday morning in Egypt’s 27 governorates. Eleven presidential candidates are running in the polls that…
For Egypt’s voters, revolution feels light years away
May 22, 2012
For Egypt’s voters, revolution feels light years away
The first presidential election following a popular uprising celebrated for giving Egyptians their voice back is not as glorious and…
What powers will the elected president have?
May 22, 2012
What powers will the elected president have?
Egyptians are heading to the polls Wednesday to pick their president with the outcome unknown for the first time. What…
Elections Commission: Mubarak has the right to vote
May 22, 2012
Elections Commission: Mubarak has the right to vote
Secretary General of the Presidential Elections Commission Hatem Bagato said Tuesday that ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his son, Gamal,…
Government, political forces and activists prepare to observe presidential election
May 22, 2012
Government, political forces and activists prepare to observe presidential election
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Fayza Abouelnaga said on Tuesday that the Cabinet is meeting on Wednesday to monitor…
Libyan authorities open fire on Egyptian fishing boat, detain 12 fishermen
May 22, 2012
Libyan authorities open fire on Egyptian fishing boat, detain 12 fishermen
Libyan authorities opened fire on the Egyptian "Eagle of the East" fishing boat, owned by Farid Farfara of Kafr El-Sheikh…
Foreign policy, a blank slate for candidates to draw on
May 22, 2012
Foreign policy, a blank slate for candidates to draw on
During the Mubarak years, Egypt lost a great deal of its international clout as the main regional power broker and…
In Egypt’s election, Port Said is eyeing the strongman
May 22, 2012
In Egypt’s election, Port Said is eyeing the strongman
Port Said — On a cloudy day, 52-year-old taxi driver Sayed Mutayei drives his car down 23 July Street, one…