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Egypt - News and Analysis

Election Troubles in Algeria and Egypt

There are security concerns in Algeria and Egypt around upcoming elections and hand-overs of power.

Egypt: Protests Planned Against Former Regime Candidates

The Muslim Brotherhood as well as secular liberals are to demonstrate against attempts by former regime members to run for president.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Why Run for President?

The Muslim Brotherhood’s decision to stand a candidate in Egypt's presidential election despite previous plans not to tells us a lot about the group's shifting ambitions and expectations.

Egypt's Constitutional Debate Heats Up

The perception that Islamists intend to rig negotiations over a new constitution have reinforced and reignited Egypt's political divisions.

Egypt's Gas Trade: Exit Pharaoh, Enter Leviathan?

With Israel and Jordan looking for energy elsewhere, Egypt's natural gas industry faces stern tests.

Mubarak’s Ministers: Where are They Now?

Key pillars of Mubarak’s regime have fared rather differently after his fall from power.

Egypt Entrusts Radical Islamist with Education Reform

Will educational reform headed by a Salafi MP divide Egyptian society along gender and class?

Egypt: A New ‘Roof-Top Revolution’ Emerges

The current growth of urban agriculture echoes the citizen-led change witnessed in Egypt last year.

Review: Bulaq – Among the Ruins Of An Unfinished Revolution

Bulaq goes to the heart of Cairo’s poorest districts to explore the grievances and hopes that inspired Egypt’s 2011 revolutionaries.

Why is Egypt Clamping Down on Pro-Democracy Groups Now?

Given the history of US overseas involvement, Egypt's wariness towards Western NGOs is not surprising.

Is Egypt Growing Increasingly Violent?

74 deaths at a football match and subsequent clashes suggest violence may be rising during Egypt's transition.

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USEFUL RESOURCES

News Websites

The Daily News Egypt

Egypt Today

Business Today Egypt

Al-Youm al-Sabea Named as the Middle East's top online newspaper by Forbes (Arabic)

Al-Shorouk (Arabic)

Bikya Masr

Al-Wafd (Arabic)

State Run News

Al Ahram

Gornaly (Arabic)

Blogs

Dalia Ziada Egyptian Human Rights activist. Selected by Newsweek as one of 150 most influential women in the world.

Other Resources

Egypt State Information Service Government site with information on Egyptian politics, culture, economy etc

Egyptian Cabinet Webpage

Egypt's Constitution

Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA)