corruption
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
Egypt
April 21, 2011
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is seen as the center for much of the political corruption, profiteering, nepotism, and negligence…
The dissolution of the NDP
Opinion
April 19, 2011
The dissolution of the NDP
Like millions of Egyptians, I rejoiced at the Higher Administrative Court’s ruling to disband the National Democratic Party (NDP) and…
Egypt’s stocks extend decline amid corruption probe
Business
April 18, 2011
Egypt’s stocks extend decline amid corruption probe
Egypt's benchmark stock index tumbled over 3 percent on Monday, pulling the market lower for a second consecutive day as…
Stock market to close for Easter holidays
Egypt
April 18, 2011
Stock market to close for Easter holidays
The Egyptian stock market will close on 24 and 25 April for the Easter holidays, according to a statement released…
Former information minister questioned over wealth
Egypt
April 18, 2011
Former information minister questioned over wealth
Egyptian authorities on Monday began interrogating former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi over charges of profiteering through abusing his position, a…
Egypt refers former PM, finance minister to court
Egypt
April 17, 2011
Egypt refers former PM, finance minister to court
Egypt referred on Sunday its former prime minister and finance minister to court on charges of squandering public funds, the…
Mubarak transferred to military hospital near Cairo
Egypt
April 16, 2011
Mubarak transferred to military hospital near Cairo
Under heavy guard, toppled president Hosni Mubarak was transferred Saturday from Sharm el-Sheikh hospital to the International Medical Center of…
Mubarak’s sons to face trial within days
Egypt
April 16, 2011
Mubarak’s sons to face trial within days
The Illicit Gains Authority (IGA) will this week receive investigative reports from the Administrative Control Authority and the Public Funds…
Egypt bans Citadel head, ex-PM from travel
Business
April 14, 2011
Egypt bans Citadel head, ex-PM from travel
Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered a travel ban on private equity firm Citadel Capital Chairman Ahmed Heikal and former Prime…
Fathi Sorour detained for 15 days pending investigation
Egypt
April 13, 2011
Fathi Sorour detained for 15 days pending investigation
Former parliament speaker Fathi Sorour has been detained for 15 days pending investigation. He is charged with abusing his power…