Presidential decree creates new police rank with power of arrest
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi issued a decree creating a new police rank:…
Egypt between mediocrity and suspension of disbelief
By Wael Eskandar Very little has changed with regards to Egypt’s trajectory…
Egypt’s political parties split over new parliamentary laws
Worries mount over representation in upcoming elections, some politicians believe Islamists will…
Is Tamarod still relevant?
The group’s request to establish a political party was rejected by Supreme…
The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics
ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing…
Presidency calls for legislative reforms, compensations for victim’s families
The Egyptian presidency said Sunday that the "judiciary is completely independent", in…
Government performance under Al-Sisi could be better: Saad Eddin Ibrahim
Long pre-trial detention periods one of the current political flaws, says secretary…
Egypt authorities must end Sinai home demolitions: Amnesty
Ongoing wave of home demolitions and forced evictions amid media blackout must…
Agricultural land allocation law to be ratified within two weeks: Industry minister
Allocation controls will involve respect for prices and payment terms, says Abdel…
How does Sisi control the reins?
Within the “1952” – or “army” - family, power is transferred from…