Celebrating the life and art of Mohamed Abdel Wahab
The celebration is set to begin at 7pm on Wednesday 13 March
Large group of statues discovered in Luxor
14 black granite statues representing the goddess Sekhmet discovered
Samira Ibrahim and the plaque of courage
Samira Ibrahim is a young Egyptian woman, fed up with Hosni Mubarak…
An Arab pope?
By George Richards The surprising resignation by Pope Benedict XVI triggered feverish speculation…
Review: Columnists explore the presence of armed forces in Port Said
After the recent strikes in several police stations, commentators across almost all…
Mazg: Teaching the art of comics
Mazg is an independent organisation that aims to teach Egyptians the art…
Rape, burn and pillage
Violence. Sheer, unadulterated brute force. From the Ultras, to the Brotherhood’s ‘militias’…
Rioting ultras and striking police officers may ease security reform
By James M. Dorsey The fallout of last year’s death of more…