2011 presidential elections
Brotherhood sheikh to run for president
Egypt
May 29, 2011
Brotherhood sheikh to run for president
Muslim Brotherhood Sheikh Hazem Abu Ismail announced his intention to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. He said that if…
MB deputy guide: Group will not segregate religion from politics
Egypt
March 1, 2011
MB deputy guide: Group will not segregate religion from politics
In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Deputy Guide Rashad al-Bayoumi said the group would not uncouple its…
Egypt’s military meets with ElBaradei, politicians, businessmen
Egypt
March 1, 2011
Egypt’s military meets with ElBaradei, politicians, businessmen
The Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces (SCAF) on Tuesday met with reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei and a delegation…
Moussa to run for president, will announce election platform soon
Egypt
March 1, 2011
Moussa to run for president, will announce election platform soon
Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa said he will run for the Egyptian presidency.In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm,…
Opposition debates ElBaradei’s appeal to boycott presidential race
Egypt
January 10, 2011
Opposition debates ElBaradei’s appeal to boycott presidential race
Egyptian opposition parties are currently debating calls by reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei for a popular boycott of Egypt’s upcoming presidential…
ElBaradei calls for boycott of next year’s presidential elections
Egypt
January 9, 2011
ElBaradei calls for boycott of next year’s presidential elections
Reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei on Sunday called for a popular boycott of Egypt's upcoming presidential elections slated for September.
Politics vs. Economics
Opinion
December 29, 2010
Politics vs. Economics
A few weeks ago, in a meeting with Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid, I asked how the…
INTERVIEW: ElBaradei on quiet revolution, reform tactics, and religion
Egypt
December 23, 2010
INTERVIEW: ElBaradei on quiet revolution, reform tactics, and religion
Mohamed ElBaradei has chosen an interesting time to re-enter the Egyptian political arena. After his calls for a parliamentary election…
Egyptian security blocked priests from ElBaradei meeting, say activists
Egypt
December 11, 2010
Egyptian security blocked priests from ElBaradei meeting, say activists
Minya— Egyptian security forces have prevented Christian religious figures from attending a meeting with Mohamed ElBaradei, former International Atomic Energy…
Gamal’s lack of military background might undermine his presidential bid, say US cables
Egypt
December 10, 2010
Gamal’s lack of military background might undermine his presidential bid, say US cables
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, in power since 1981, is likely to seek re-election next year and serve for the rest…