Egyptian economists largely bullish on new constitution
Analysts highlight social rights guarantees in the constitution
Referendum results garner international response
US, Transparency International urge voting oversight, while Arab League praises transparency
Random observations on Egypt’s referendum
On Wednesday, as the polls closed and results started pouring in, a…
New constitution passes in landslide
98.1% of voters support constitution, says Supreme Electoral Commission
Minister of Industry prepares for France visit in February
Abdel Nour says visit aimed at restoring confidence of French businessmen after…
Egypt not under the military rule, nor will it be: Foreign ministry
Campaigning for No was not illegal; Misr Al-Qawia members arrested for other…
Observatory NGOs announce preliminary turnout rates
36 to 38% of eligible voters cast their votes over two days,…
Egypt constitution sails through vote but turnout key
The government hopes a large turnout in favour of the new constitution…
Egyptians turn out to vote on draft constitution
Apparent high turnout, minimal violence at polls, with a majority expressing support…