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On Hesham Qandil’s appointment as Egypt’s new premier
By Alia Assam All hopes for the appointment of the Muslim Brotherhood’s powerful icon, Khayrat Al-Shatiron, to the head of the cabinet came to an end with President Morsy’s selection of Hesham Qandil to be the Second Republic’s first Prime Minister. While most revolutionary political movements have not commented whether in favour or support of …

Hesham Qandil’s NDP membership revealed as a hoax
The newly appointed prime minister is not a Muslim Brother, either

President Morsy appoints Hesham Qandil prime minister
The current minister of irrigation and water resources is expected to form a new cabinet

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.
A new deadline for forming cabinet is set
Presidency continues to stall when it comes to naming a Prime Minister, Cabinet and Vice Presidents

Prime minister should be named today
After a lot of waiting and speculation, Morsy is expected to announce his prime minister today

Executive vacuum: still no vice presidents, prime minister or cabinet
Freedom and Justice Party denies making any recommendations to Morsi

Tunisia’s President and Premier face off
Tunisian ruling coalition facing internal divisions that are stalling the nation’s transition

President meets Ganzouri cabinet
Discusses economy and military trials despite questions over future of cabinet, lack of power deters potential candidates

President-elect gets down to business
Oath swearing venue to be decided today, Prime minister will be an independent, patriotic figure
Morsi met with Christian representatives, martyrs’ families, intelligence chief, and revolutionary groups

Water sector receives European Union support
In an effort to bolster the government’s water sector reform program, the European Union has granted Egypt 80 million Euros (LE 560 million) in financial support.