Egypt’s economy keeps falling: Imminent new devaluation of the Egyptian pound
Since the beginning of March 2023, press reports, economists and banks have expected a new flotation of the Egyptian pound against the price of the dollar on...
Egypt’s FM in Damascus: Sisism supports Asadism
Monday, February 27, was the first visit of an Egyptian foreign minister to Damascus since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad's regime. Minister Sameh...
Enforced disappearance: The chronic disease of the Egyptian police state
Six human rights organizations have condemned the decision of the Supreme State Security Prosecution in Egypt to imprison at least 40 people after they were forcibly disappeared...
With failing public policies: Egypt underway hyperinflation
On February 9, the Central Bank of Egypt announced that the country’s core inflation rate had risen to 31.24 per cent on an annual basis in January,...
Despite loaning and divestment: The greenback shortage still blocks Egyptian imports
The crisis of dollar scarcity in Egypt has been exacerbated again after short weeks of calm, filled with hopes for a breakthrough. Recently, manufacturers and importers demanded...
Strikes immerse Egypt’s factories: Worker’s sufferings threaten Egypt’s stability
During the first two months of 2023, the devaluation of the Egyptian pound (one dollar: 30.62 pounds) continued, and with a minimum wage of 2,700 pounds in...
Confiscation of shared spaces in Egypt creates the urban crisis
For many years, the Mokattam Hill Corniche was a favourite destination for lovers of the city of Cairo, especially its ancient archaeological neighbourhoods, as it allows them...
Late President Morsi on terrorists’ lists: State abuse of terrorism charges in Egypt
The Egyptian Public Prosecution has created a new list to include people on terrorist lists, which violates the legal procedures stipulated and in force for years. This...
Recurrent closures of Sphinx Airport: Corruption and poor planning dwell in Egypt’s public investments
Only three months after its reopening, the Egyptian government closed Sphinx International Airport (west of Cairo) to international and domestic flights for maintenance work. This is the...
At gunpoint: Egyptian journalists prepare for union elections
On May 1, 2016, it was a terrible day for the Egyptian Journalists Union, as the security forces stormed the syndicate for the first time to arrest...