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Despite delay, EU mission will observe presidential election
Some adjustments need to be made after some of the mission’s equipment was held up at the airport and eventually released
One more party backs Al-Sisi as both contenders continue vigorous campaigning
On day 11 of campaigning, Al-Sisi receives endorsement of a political party while Sabahy is scheduled to hold a rally in Sharqeya Governorate
Parties choose between Al-Sisi and Sabahy
The Free Egyptians Party is backing the former defence minister; the Justice Party “fully backs” Sabahy
Window closes on presidential candidacy applications; Al-Sisi and Sabahy alone in race
Supreme Electoral Commission approves requests by six international NGOs to monitor upcoming elections and is still processing requests by local ones
Tamarod to run for parliamentary elections
Campaign announces it will compete for “the majority of parliamentary seats”
Study: 85% of women do not feel a political party represents them
A recent study by a market research company says 43% of women feel the situation has become worse since the 2011 Revolution
NSF promises female representation if elections contested
Opposition bloc places women’s issues on its agenda at meeting with female activists
Papal elections then and now
The Coptic Church will announce its 118th leader next Sunday. The new Pope will face a number of issues, and his role will evolve alongside Egypt’s political climate
Papal candidates narrowed to five
The Coptic Orthodox Church released on Saturday a preliminary list of papal candidates, narrowing it down from 17 candidates to five.