The solo man state: how the general consolidated power
Basel Abdullah June 15, 2019 The French philosopher Montesquieu said that political freedom only exists in systems in which powers are separated, where each branch limits the power of the other. Any man with power tends to misuse it unless…
Egypt announces support for Saudi Arabia after Abha and Jazan airport attack
Egypt has strongly condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha and Jazan airports in the south of the country, as well as the attack on Saudi territory with a ballistic missile, which was intercepted by Saudi air defence forces on…
Is Egypt using Syrian refugees as a bargaining chip with Europe?
For Syrian refugees in Egypt, crackdowns from the state and racism in society are a part of everyday life. A migration expert spoke to DW about conditions in the country, and how the EU shares some of the blame. …
Human Rights Watch calls for probe into Morsi’s death
A human rights group on Monday called for an independent and international investigation by the UN into the death of Egypt’s first and only democratically-elected leader. Human Rights Watch said the United Nations Human Rights Council should establish a probe…
Egypt’s Mohammed Morsi: Ex-leader buried after court death
Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has been buried hours after he collapsed in court and died on Monday. His lawyer told the AFP news agency the former leader had been buried in eastern Cairo early on Tuesday morning with his…
Former Egypt President Morsi dies in court
Former President Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in court after the conclusion of a trial session in the espionage lawsuit. According to Egyptian State Television, Morsi suffered a heart attack following the court hearing and his body has been transferred…
Germany approves €800m arms export deal to Egypt
The German government had approved an €800 million ($899 million) arms export deal with Egypt during the period from 1 January to 5 June 2019, the country’s economic affairs ministry announced yesterday. Responding to a request of information by the…
Sisi affirms Egypt’s support to UAE in face of recent challenges
CAIRO – 16 June 2019: Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s solidarity and support to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates in face of challenges and destabilizing attempts in the Gulf, presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said….
Cairo’s ‘Mother of Egyptian Museums’ Set for Revamp
Egypt on Sunday launched a revamp of the Egyptian Museum, promising to preserve and enhance the storied site even as it loses its most famous collection. Located in the heart of Cairo on Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum has long…
Egypt, Israel Agree on $500 Million Fine to End Gas Dispute
Egypt reached a settlement agreement with state-owned Israel Electric Corp. to pay a reduced fine for halting deliveries of natural gas, ending a dispute that started about seven years ago. The accord signed June 16 cuts the fine…
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