Latest in Tag: elections Highlight
Latest in Tag: elections
Okasha running next presidential elections
The controversial media figure intends to run for presidency, form a new political party
The Heavy Stick of Democracy
By Mohaammed Aly Ibrahim, former editor of the Egyptian Gazette and AlGoumhoria newspapers For decades Egyptians were kept on a tight rein. Our leaders used “democracy” as chewing gum before TV cameras then threw it away upon leaving interviews or press conferences. Either in dictatorship or in the incumbent so-called democracy, the concept of people’s …
Thoughts on new alliances
January 2011 created a new set of alliances between the three main political currents in Egypt: the Islamists, the leftists and the liberals. During the first 18 days of the revolution and all the way up to the constitutional referendum in March 2011, this alliance was active and sound. Since the March referendum, this alliance …
All broken up: new coalitions form as old electoral alliances die out
The race for parliamentary seats has started early
The low turn-out on August 24: expected?
Was the low turn-out of August 24 protests expected?
Monday marks end of “transition” in Somalia
New parliament to take power amid doubts over their credentials and ability to govern
Power struggle in Jordan
Jordanian minister for media affairs slams the call to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections
Romney’s statements during Israel visit cause controversy
Romney’s statements cause controversy
The Mirage State of Egypt
Ladies and Gentlemen, congratulations: you are living in a mirage state
ElBaradei set to unite opposition with his new political party
The party’s founding committee held a conference and issued a founding manifesto as they prepare for the official launch soon
Tunisia Islamists set to elect leader
The Ennahda or Renaissance Islamist party is likely to re-elect current leader Rashid Al-Ghannushi
The unseen hand
He is described as the unseen hand of an incredibly hierarchal and rigid organization. The Muslim Brotherhood’s General Masul, the General Guide, Mohamed Badie is a man in the shadows, who some believe will have the last word.
Splintered opposition weakens Morsi’s popular mandate
Morsi’s narrow margin of victory my mean that even his own support base fragments
Jordan opposition moves to boycott elections
Government under pressure from Muslim Brotherhood while public fury over austerity measures grow
Elections dwindle stock exchange trading
Analysts forecast contrasting scenarios for the coming period.
Mubarak tells parliament he plans to continue with democratic reforms
President Hosni Mubarak told his parliament yesterday that he plans to continue with democratic reforms, and hopes to work with both ruling party members and the opposition in the future.