2012 presidential election
Morsy takes his oath on Saturday before constitutional court
Egypt
June 30, 2012
Morsy takes his oath on Saturday before constitutional court
Egypt's President-elect Mohamed Morsy takes his oath on Saturday, a day after the Islamist leader pre-empted the formal ceremony by…
Generals deny accusations military swayed presidential election
Egypt
June 28, 2012
Generals deny accusations military swayed presidential election
The ruling military council denied on Wednesday allegations from a media personality that it had intervened to help President-elect Mohamed…
Voters who abstained from election may face fines
Egypt
June 27, 2012
Voters who abstained from election may face fines
The Presidential Elections Commission may push for fines against eligible voters who did not cast ballots in the presidential runoff…
Morsy aide confirms president will have non-Brotherhood PM
Egypt
June 27, 2012
Morsy aide confirms president will have non-Brotherhood PM
President-elect Mohamed Morsy will appoint an independent prime minister from outside the Muslim Brotherhood's ranks, his spokesperson Yasser Ali said…
Abu Ismail to form political party
Egypt
June 26, 2012
Abu Ismail to form political party
Salafi preacher Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, who was disqualified from the presidential race, said he will start a political party…
IMF says stands ready to support Egypt
Egypt
June 26, 2012
IMF says stands ready to support Egypt
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it stands ready to support Egypt in dealing with its "significant immediate economic…
Israeli press frets over Morsy victory
Egypt
June 26, 2012
Israeli press frets over Morsy victory
"Israel appreciates the democratic process in Egypt and respects its outcome," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday following…
Cabinet submits resignation to military council
Egypt
June 25, 2012
Cabinet submits resignation to military council
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri’s Cabinet on Monday submitted its resignation to Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling military…
Morsy starts consultations over presidential team and Cabinet
Egypt
June 25, 2012
Morsy starts consultations over presidential team and Cabinet
President-elect Mohamed Morsy moved into the office once occupied by ousted leader Hosni Mubarak and started consultations Monday over the…
FJP leader: President-elect to be sworn in before constitutional court
Egypt
June 25, 2012
FJP leader: President-elect to be sworn in before constitutional court
A senior Freedom and Justice Party leader has said that the party’s presidential candidate, Mohamed Morsy — who on Sunday…