58 student protests in the first week of the academic year: Democracy Index
163 students arrested in protest against security presence and violence on campus.
Al-Bashir arrives for talks with Al-Sisi
The two presidents are expected to discuss the GERD and situation in Libya
Amnesty International condemns heavy handed tactics at Egyptian Universities
Student protesters injured by tear gas and shot gun pellets
Reshaping body image
A student uses her talent to draw portraits for overweight girls showing them wearing bright colourful dresses, bikinis, skinny t-shirts, encouraging a more positive self-image
Reshaping the Middle East: UAE leads the counterrevolution
By James M. Dorsey War planes from oil-rich Gulf states play a supporting role in the US-led air campaign to counter the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Despite their…
Egypt ‘surprised’ with Carter Center closure
Ministry statement says centre has "conflicting" positions
Signs of rebound in Egypt’s tourism sector
By Robert Tashima The government in Egypt is expecting a recovery of its tourism sector by next year after the latest data showed the tide may be turning for an industry…
New meeting on Ethiopia dam
Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia to choose representative legal firms and discuss information exchange
Carter Center shuts down Egypt office
Former US president says Egypt currently “not conductive to genuine democratic elections”
