Latest in Tag: Islamist Highlight
Latest in Tag: Islamist
New leftist coalition announced
Leftist parties and movements form Revolutionary Democratic Coalition
Islamist militants kill Nigerian district attorney general
Boko Haramâs latest killing follows unconfirmed reports of their spokespersonâs death
Assembly votes to review constitutional articles
Ten-member advisory committee selected, having no voting privilege
Author of The Satanic Verses scorns anti-Islam movie
Publishes memoir of the past 10 years, discusses freedom of expression
Two suspects connected to MFO attack arrested
Books with âradical ideas,â laptop, wireless device, and license plates for stolen cars were found with the suspects
Mali and Guinea Bissau discussed at West Africa economic summit
Economic Community of West African States seeking UN approval for intervention
Protesting Blasphemy or Foreign Policy?
For the most part media has portrayed the protests in front of American embassies as just as a protest over the amateur video insulting Islam and prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him. Moreover, it is surprising how some media outlets choose to describe the regions where the outrage occurred as the âMiddle Eastâ, …
Rising speculations about Al-Qaedaâs affiliation to the attack on Benghazi consulate
AQAP suggests in a statement the attack was in revenge for Al-Libiâs death, while the US is allegedly sending surveillance drones over Libya
Human Rights Corner: What National Council for Human Rights?
At a time when many liberals and seculars are rightly worried about the future of human rights in Egypt, the formation deepened those concerns
Review: columnists observe Morsyâs attitude, IMF loan, and Coptic community
Egyptian opinion writers have explored a variety of topics that relate to President Morsyâs surprising moves, starting from his first trip to Saudi, to his latest in Iran. Many columnists continue to dissect Egyptâs internal platform with regards to the growing fears of the Coptic community in the country. Others criticise the acceptance of the …
Tunisian journalists protest government appointed directors
âWe donât want police mentality in our newspaperâ
New Somali President survives assassination attempt as first test of office
Hassan Sheikh Mohamed targeted by Al-Shabab suicide bombers
âDeclaration of warâ â Malian Islamists condemn army
Army says attack on Islamic preachers a mistake, Islamists vow to take revenge
National Front for Democracy and Justice goes after Constituent Assembly
Constituent assembly accused of lacking transparency
Thou Shall Fear Salafis
Next time you read one on Salafis, read it with a grain of salt
Complaint brought against Al-Nas Channel
Al-Nas Channel being sued for allegedly attacking Copts
Malian security forces kill 14 suspected Islamist fighters in central Mali
The presence of fighters in central Mali would indicate rebel groups are gaining ground
UK charity accused of funding Nigerian militant group
Al-Muntada Trust Fund accused of funding Islamist organisation Boko Haram
The Day the Music Died!
The real threat comes from a society that refuses to accept individuals who reject its norms and values
Review: Columnists debate emergency law, Coptic community and Tahrir Square
Across different Egyptian newspapers, columnists have tapped upon various issues that relate to Mohamed Morsy’s rule. Some writers have condemned the debate over female circumcision; others criticise proposals of the new Justice Minister to reinstate the long-lived emergency law. On another note, some commentators discussed how the deteriorating Tahrir Square is calling upon Egyptians to …
Protests against corruption in Tunisia
“Ekbes” group organises protest, calls for cleansing Tunisia’s institutions
Kenya attacks Al-Shabab port town of Kismayo
AMISOM disrupts delivery of recruits and logistics on Somalian coast
New chairmen of the boards announced for state newspapers
The Shura Councilâs general committee has appointed new heads for the countryâs state-owned newspapers. The Islamist-dominated assembly appointed current head of the Press Syndicate Mamdouh Al-Waali as head of Al-Ahram and Ahmed Sameh Saadallah the head of the board of Al-Akhbar Al-Youm. Shaker Gamal Eddin, who was already appointed editor-in-chief of the MENA last month, …
Tunisian artists face jail
Conservative crackdown continues in post-revolutionary Tunisia
Mali rebels kill Algerian diplomat
As violence continues in Mali, MUJAO kills Taher Touati
Human Rightâs Watch condemns attacks on Libyan Sufi shrines
NGO accuses government of refusing to stand up to Islamists over attacks
Malian Islamists seize another key town
Islamists in control of north Mali extend their presence southwards
Al-Nour Party raises its membersâ political awareness
Al-Nour Party raises political awareness as internal elections loom
Tunisian Islamists take to the streets
Friday protests demand greater action against old regime
Somali Parliament elects speaker
Political progress comes as UN worker is killed