2012 presidential election
For Egypt’s voters, revolution feels light years away
Egypt
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?
Egypt
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
Egypt
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
Egypt
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…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Hamdeen Sabbahi political campaigner
Life & Style
May 22, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a Hamdeen Sabbahi political campaigner
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Foreign policy, a blank slate for candidates to draw on
Egypt
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
Egypt
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…
Prosecutors investigate presidential campaign violations
Egypt
May 22, 2012
Prosecutors investigate presidential campaign violations
Public prosecutors are conducting investigations into a number of complaints submitted by the Presidential Elections Commission against certain candidates who…
SCAF general says military is securing election as governorates prepare
Egypt
May 22, 2012
SCAF general says military is securing election as governorates prepare
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces member General Mohamed al-Assar said that the armed forces will secure the presidential elections…
Islamist stronghold buzzes with election fervor
Egypt
May 22, 2012
Islamist stronghold buzzes with election fervor
ALEXANDRIA — The day before Egyptians vote for the country's first civilian president, Alexandria voters cannot stop discussing the elections.…