Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
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Independent groups monitor violations on first day of elections
Promotion for candidates, delay in judges’ arrivals were among the main irregularities witnessed

2 bombs explode near election committees in Kerdasa
The military increased measures to secure the electoral process

12 preachers banned in Alexandria for preaching without permission
Ministry of Religious Endowments warns against any attempt to use mosques for political purposes

As Egypt votes, many to boycott elections in Cairo
Egyptians are electing their first parliament since the 2013 coup that overthrew President Morsi. But, Naomi Conrad reports from Cairo, amid a climate of intimidation and repression, many are boycotting the elections. In the grimy, dimly lit hallway of a crumbling building in downtown Cairo, someone has painted a huge red star on the wall …

Cairo University’s semi-finalist participation in Enactus World Cup concludes
The team reached the semi-final round after competing against 34 worldwide teams in South Africa

85 ministerial corruption incidents in September: PFT
40 of the cases monitored are pending investigations by administrative prosecution, according to report

Al-Nour Party faces difficulties in Upper Egypt, East Delta electoral lists
We have to support “For the Love of Egypt” in East Delta, and will not invalidate our votes, says Abdel Maaboud

Independent Current officially wins Doctor’s Syndicate elections
The current competed against a list of health ministry officials

Dozens of Egyptians divided in protests for and against Al-Sisi, in front of UN headquarters
The demonstrations came a few hours before Al-Sisi’s speech at the 70th UN General Assembly

Conflicting reports on killing of ‘9 Muslim Brotherhood members’
Unclear reports on raid on Cairo apartment Friday

Anti-sexual harassment group documents 87 incidents on first day of Eid
‘I Saw Harassment’ documents incidents of the crime in public spaces

Sidewalk Stories: Putting forth new aspects in sexual harassment discourse
The initiative launched a month-long photo exhibition featuring sexual harassment stories of young women

Explosion injures 2 policemen near Foreign Ministry’s Mohandessin office
The explosion has not been claimed as a militant attack

Alleged Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member killed in Cairo
Incidents of suspects being forcefully disappeared then reported “killed in action” have increased

Former FJP member arrested in Cairo
The former parliament member is facing a death sentence alongside ousted president Mohamed Morsi for escaping from Wadi El-Natrun Prison in 2011

Appeal rejected on release of Anas Al-Sultan
Prosecution issued appeal on court decision to release Al-Sultan and two brothers

Al-Sisi’s Singapore visit is historic: Singapore’s Ambassador in Cairo
Presidential visit will discuss bilateral maritime, education and water resource cooperation

Anas Al-Sultan not yet released: Defence lawyer
Defendants remain in detention pending decision on prosecution appeal

EGP 5,000 compensation for families harmed in Qaliubiya bombing
Reconstruction work begins at scene of blast and will last for 15 days

Ministry of Higher Education denies banning non-Cairo students from studying at Cairo University
Minister reportedly issued decision on customising students’ admission in Faculties of Mass Communication, Political Science

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia review consultants’ work on GERD
Next GERD meeting will be held in Cairo

Bomb explodes in Zagazig
No casualties reported

History answers the question: When will the EFA be held accountable?
It is the third consecutive time for Egypt to exit the qualifiers of African Cup of Nations. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has not been able to organise regular local tournaments. The last tournament it organised was the premier and Egypt cup, both held in 2015and throughout a period of nine months, despite the absence …

Feminist author Mona Eltawahy gives account of Cairo sexual harassment
Eltahawy decides not to press charges, but says police “seem to be taking it seriously”

Egypt’s week of heat wave tallies 97 deaths
Cairo most affected, with 49 deaths due to heat strokes

Neighbourhood heads assume new judicial police powers amid experts’ scepticism
“Failure to understand power limits will result in misuse of authority,” says legal expert

Ministry of Social Solidarity, charity organisations send aid to Imbaba families
Dozens of families have been living in a big tent following the collapse of a building in the working-class neighbourhood

Ajnad Misr claims responsibility for Heliopolis bomb explosion
Three security men injured in bomb explosion near Heliopolis courthouse

3 security men injured in Heliopolis bomb explosion
Explosive device detonated near Heliopolis courthouse
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