Latest in Egypt Highlight
Latest in Egypt
Hussein Salem seeks reconciliation
Runaway entrepreneur proposes reconciliation initiative with government
Prime minister supports Zewail Science City
The current government’s decision to support Ahmed Zewail’s claim to disputed land is contested by the Nile University
McCain visits Egypt
US Senator John McCain to meet with Morsy, government officials, and opposition groups during a three-day visit
Egypt concerned over military intervention in Mali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes current escalation in Mali damages peace efforts, offers alternative solution.
In pictures: Badrashein train crash
A train crash in Badrashein, Giza left 19 Central Security Forces conscripts dead and 117 injured, announced the Egyptian Ministry of Health.
Al-Gizawy sentenced in Saudi Arabia
After spending months in Saudi custody, Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Al-Gizawy has been sentenced to five years in prison and 300 lashes
Breaking: French forces hit Mali town after fresh Islamist occupation
The French army carried out overnight airstrikes on the western town of Diabaly
In pictures: Badrashein train crash
Photographer Jonathan Rashad was on the scene of the horrific train crash in Badrashein, Giza that left 19 CSF conscripts dead and over a hundred injured.
Badrashein train crash kills 19
Leaving 19 Central Security Forces (CSF) conscripts dead and over a hundred injured
National bank president resigns
Amer resigns as president of the national bank just days after Al-Okda resigns from his post at the central bank
Asset Recovery Taskforce addresses repatriation of foreign funds
Taskforce says process will be lengthy, recovered funds will not ‘save economy’
Iran denies Al-Quds leader visits Egypt
An article recently published by UK paper The Times alleged Iran and Egypt held secret talks, Iranian official denies the report
Symbolic protest outside Shura Council
The National Front for Egypt’s Women holds protest outside Shura Council objecting to draft election law
Egyptian media to boycott coverage of Arab Economic Summit
Egyptian media will boycott coverage of summit in Riyadh after claiming only editors were invited to summit
Hamas to ship construction materials through Egypt
Gaza’s ruling party to sign protocol to send construction materials to Gaza through Egypt
Egyptian cluster bombs allegedly used in Syria
HRW publishes report saying cluster munitions produced in Egypt have been used on Syrian rebels by Assad’s forces
Egypt taking a special interest in Palestinian prisoners
Ministry of Foreign Affairs paying close attention to Palestinian prisoners in Israel
EIPR: Mubarak retrial must not repeat past mistakes
A lengthy report published by the EIPR makes several suggestions regarding the retrial of Hosni Mubarak and his accomplices
Al-Dostour’s internal rift mended
Protesting members were promised party leader Mohamed ElBaradei would meet them to discuss their demands
Protest to protect Egypt’s judges
Political groups and parties plan to hold overnight protest outside Supreme Constitutional Court
Switzerland delays repatriating smuggled funds
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland denied representatives from the Egyptian government access to the file on the case against former regime members, saying that the “institutional situation of the country” was a significant factor in the ruling.
Hamas to ship construction materials through Egypt
Gaza’s ruling party to sign protocol to send construction materials to Gaza through Egypt
Qorsaya verdict postponed
The military court was meant to announce a verdict on the Qorsaya island case today but adjourned it to 28 January
Navy lies exposed by fishermen deaths
Fishermen’s families are taking legal action against the president and the military for mismanaging negligence
German development bank to fund more than 100 new schools in Upper Egypt
Ministry of Education building ‘modern schools’ in Sohag and Assiut to be completed in 2016
Morsy meets EU council president for talks on economic, political developments
EU still pledges to offer Egypt promised €5 bn grant
Nile University students respond to Zewail
Students hold a press conference and distribute documents they allege prove their claim to disputed land
Female under-representation in parliamentary elections criticised
As the draft electoral law is being discussed by the Shura Council, ESDP demands better female representation in parliamentary elections
Water ministry rejects new Nile agreement
Treaties ensure Egypt receives 55.5 of the 84bn cubic metres of water that flows through the Nile annually
Alexandria policemen allegedly beat and sexually abused prisoner
Human rights organisations have filed a complaint against police leaders after two men held on remand were beaten and sexually assaulted