Qandil’s faux independents
The fact that a quarter of ministers in Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s…
Last Egyptian case in Guantanamo to be reviewed
Al-Sawah was detained in Guantanamo in early 2002, and accused of being…
Mauritanian president not stepping down
The opposition has demanded that a transition government take over from the…
Shafiq denies UAE appointment
After losing in the runoff stage of Egypt’s June presidential elections, Shafiq…
Ahmadinejad to attend Muslim summit in Saudi Arabia
Despite tension over regional issues, the two countries take a remarkable diplomatic…
Funeral procession for border guards amid limited protests
The deceased soldiers were given a military funeral in Al-Rashdan Mosque in…
Former presidential candidates weigh in on Sinai debate
Prominent former candidates question terms of Peace Accords
Libyan delegation arrives at president’s palace
Reports say the Libyan delegation is here for an extended visit to…
On Secularism and Islam in Egypt
Among many secular liberalists lies a contradiction when it comes to raising…
Guns of the cabinet: Egypt’s revolving security apparatus
Part two of a series that examines the composition of the Qandil…