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Morsy appoints Islamist-dominated presidential team
Morsy’s presidential team consists of four assistants and seventeen advisers, predominantly Islamists
Review: ‘Offending the President’ should not be an offence
After President Morsy’s decision to release chief editor of Al-Dostour newspaper Islam Afify from temporary detention, almost all opinion writers have criticised the President for not using his so-called powers to abolish all laws relating to ‘offending the President of the republic.’ Despite praising the move to release the editor, many writers have questioned why …
Tunisian President affirms women’s rights, criticises coalition partner
Marzouki slams Ennahda, affirms his commitment to women’s rights
No amnesty for detainees in military prisons released by Morsy’s committee
Released military prisoners didn’t receive presidential pardon, says the No Military Trials movement
Former Presidential Advisor faces Military Tribunal in Tunisia
Trial symbolizes an affront to freedom of expression and fair trials
New transitional government announced in Mali
Two week after coup, Dioncounda Traore announced Mali’s interim president
Legislative authority to remain with the President
Office of the President confirms Morsy will hold on to temporary powers
Morsy appoints new military commanders
Staff Major General Abdel-Moniem Bayoumi Al-Terras has been appointed Commander of the Air Defence Forces, Staff Air Vice-Marshal Younes El-Sayed Hamed was made Commander of the Air Force and Staff Rear Admiral Osama Ahmed Ahmed El-Gendy is now Commander of the Navy.
Presidential spokesperson denies dropping farmers’ debts
By Islam Serour The President’s spokesman, Dr Yasser Ali denied rumours about dropping the debts of 62,000 farmers, indicating that the decision is still undergoing study and research. The rumour originated on the ‘Kolena Wael Ghonem’ (“We are all Wael Ghonem”) Facebook page which stated, “Morsy drops EGP 109 million of debts to the agricultural …
Mauritanian president not stepping down
The opposition has demanded that a transition government take over from the President
Review: Morsy’s transparency questioned in Egypt’s opinion pages
Egypt prominent writers continue to reflect their opinions regarding Morsy’s reactions to the Dahshour sectarian incident
Sinai attack – Repercussions on the Gaza blockade
The killing of 16 Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border raises questions
Editor’s letter: Morsy, the good brother
Theoretically speaking, we could argue that the one month President Mohamed Morsy has spent in office is not enough to judge his performance as Egypt’s first leader after the revolution. However, practically speaking, it seems enough. Given a few facts regarding Morsy’s attainment of the presidency, we can understand feelings of anger among the electorate, …
Markets risk ECB disappointment after Draghi remarks
ECB chief Mario Draghi statement on doing whatever it takes to preserve the euro sent stock markets soaring and reduced Spanish borrowing costs
Outgoing Finance Minister prepares for hand over
By Islam Zayed Momtaz Said, Minister of Finance in the current caretaker government, has been working since yesterday to complete all requests made by government agencies regarding allocations and expenditures before incoming Prime Minister, Dr.HeshamKandil, appoints a new Finance Minister. According to official sources within the Ministry of Finance, Said held a meeting with AymanGohar, …
Clinton aide accused of Muslim Brotherhood ties facing threats
Fellow Republicans, Muslim Brotherhood quick to dismiss allegations
President Morsy appoints Hesham Qandil prime minister
The current minister of irrigation and water resources is expected to form a new cabinet
Military Trials and Morsi’s Amnesty
Ever since Morsi’s victory in the presidential election, calls have been escalating for a presidential intervention in to cases where civilians have been detained in military prisons and tried before military courts. Regardless of the motives; whether a response to political pressure or genuine compassion for the cause, Morsi has promised to put the issue …
Review: Omar Suleiman’s funeral and Morsy’s hygiene campaign occupy Egypt’s op-eds
Egypt writers continue to reflect their opinion about Omar Suleiman’s funeral and President Mohamed Morsy’s hygiene campaign.
Iranian spy ring caught in Yemen
Yemeni president fires accusations against Iran
Kamal El-Ganzouri caretaker government to continue through Ramadan
As President Mohamed Morsy mulls over candidates for his cabinet, officials announced that the Kamal El-Ganzouri led government will continue through Ramadan.
Confusion surrounds procedures of inauguration
Despite Morsi’s official divorce from the party, members of the Muslim Brotherhood continue to speak for the president-elect
President inherits budget from Ganzouri cabinet
The cabinet finalised the 2012/2013 annual state budget, which will be effective starting July 1, and sent it to the Supreme Council of Armed Forces for approval.