Latest in Tag: Mohamed Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Mohamed Morsi

Morsi meets with Nile Basin counterparts
President Mohamed Morsi meets with the heads of state of Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya in Addis Ababa

Group calls for more women participation
The Women’s Parliament calls on the presidency and government to promote higher levels of participation of women in government decision-making

Civil MPs forced to hold press conference outside
Progressive Shura Council members criticise ban on television crews from chambers to cover their press conference

Politicians call for securing and developing Sinai
Brotherhood Supreme Guide calls on government to bring kidnappers to justice as groups stress importance of Sinai development

Patterson: Army rule inconsistent with democracy
US Ambassador to Egypt voices concern over draft laws and says the US supports a political process, not a particular group

President pledges financial support for civil societies
President Mohamed Morsi says he is very interested in establishing partnerships between non-governmental authorities and the executive authority

Suleiman criticises lowered age limit of judges
Minister of Justice Ahmed Suleiman speaks about proposed amendments to the Judiciary Law

Low turnout dampens Friday anti-Morsi demonstrations
Protesters demanding President Mohamed Morsi call for early presidential elections

Tamarod rejects Shafiq endorsement
Petition campaign says it stands against what both President Mohamed Morsi and former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq represent

Morsi meets with two new ministers
President Mohamed Morsi hosted the ministers of justice and investment at the presidential palace on Monday

Egypt redoubles efforts to find solution to Syrian crisis
President Mohamed Morsi attempts to restart the Syrian Quartet Initiative after car bombs in Turkey prompt stern warning from Ankara

El-Haddad delivers message to Turkey
President Mohamed Morsi attempts to restart the Syrian Quartet Initiative after car bombs in Turkey prompt stern warning from Ankara

Al-Sisi: The army does not interfere in political affairs
Commander of the Armed Forces says way to move forward is through the ballot box

Tamarod collects over two million signatures
Rebellion campaign aims to collect 15 million signatures withdrawing confidence from Morsi by the first anniversary of his inauguration

The army does not interfere in political affairs: Al-Sisi
Commander of the Armed Forces says way to move forward is through the ballot box

IMF says Egypt loan talks ‘must reflect evolving conditions’
Fund spokesman said that no new IMF mission to Egypt has been discussed or scheduled.

Sukuk law approved, government to hold two bidding rounds for projects
Now that the law has been approved, the government is set to hold two bidding rounds for sukuk projects, the first to be held in US dollars and the second in Egyptian pounds

Meet the ministers
DNE lists the country’s nine newest ministers and their backgrounds

Morsi begins visit to Brazil
President Mohamed Morsi wants to learn from Brazil’s own revolution and social programmes, State Information Services says

Nine new ministers sworn in, opposition critical
Hesham Qandil’s cabinet reshuffle was finalised on Tuesday, bringing nine replacements to his previous council of ministers

Cabinet reshuffle imminent
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil says 11 new ministers will be appointed on Monday night or Tuesday

President appoints legal advisory body
The presidency announces 16 names to advise Morsi on constitutional and legal affairs

Morsi meets student union representatives
Students present their demands to the president hoping they would be met soon

Prosecution interrogates another comedian
Khaled Mansour is the third comedian to be questioned for material performed on satirical program Al-Bernameg

Protests mark Labour Day
Hundreds call for labour reform at the Shura Council and Tahrir Square

Doma held in Damanhur prison for insulting Morsi
Journalist and political activist Ahmed Doma sent to Damanhur for four days without an official announcement, his lawyer says

Al-Azhar and students establish committee
In response to recent student protests over claims of negligence and corruption, Al-Azhar creates new joint committee to deal with pressing issues

Qatari PM meets with Morsi
Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for a short visit with President Morsi

Morsi addresses workers ahead of Labour Day
Misr Al-Qawia calls for labour reform

Prosecution spokesperson: Al-Zind under investigation
Public prosecution spokesperson Mostafa Deweidar says his dismissal from Tanta Judges’ Club invalid