Running for sexism
Running has long been used to promote causes; fighting cancer, eradicating poverty,…
Who needs a constitution?
It's a running joke in the political circuits in developing countries: "Who…
The Zamalek uprising
Two weeks ago dozens of Zamalek residents organised a protest to denounce…
“Down with the next president”
During the two weeks spent in Tahrir Square in 2011 that culminated…
The land of few men
This is what I have dubbed Egypt years ago, to the chagrin…
Animal rights in Egypt
Two days ago, a young lady in Port Said posted photos of…
Education, the spy-duck and threats to Egypt
“The police had confiscated a spy-duck.” This was how my reporters greeted…
Protect the people first, Dr Beblawi
When there's sexual harassment or sectarian violence, the police are nowhere to…
The Cabinet dilemma
The newly appointed Egyptian prime minister is currently undergoing the most difficult…