Another general 'testing the waters' of Egypt's presidential race

Gen. Sami Anan has reportedly announced his candidacy in the upcoming Egyptian presidential elections, but there is some doubt being cast about his intention to run.

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Who will run against Sisi in Egypt’s elections?

Would-be candidates for the Egyptian presidential elections will most likely be unable to ensure enough support to participate in the race.

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Syrian perfume-makers scent success in Egypt

Syrian perfume-makers have continued their longstanding tradition of crafting fragrances in Egypt.

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Egypt grounds unlicensed drones

Security concerns have led Egypt to regulate the use of drones, even as the country strives to become a leading manufacturer of the unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Syrian stars look to shine at Egyptian soccer academy

An academy that helps gifted Syrian kids play in big soccer clubs sees talent and hope in Egypt.

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Egyptians continue book swap despite theft

The street library initiative launched by an Egyptian-German businessman offers novels, poetry and nonfiction books in the busy streets of Cairo.

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Debate on polygamy heats up in Egypt

Some Egyptian women strongly advocate polygamy, citing a large number of unmarried women, but others point out that a lack of men is not the problem and that a large percentage of second marriages end up in divorce.

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Tailored classes ease Syrian kids' transition to Egypt

Supplemental classes and alternative schools are popping up all over Egypt to help smooth the transition of displaced Syrian students.

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Egypt to switch to cash subsidies instead of bread

The Egyptian Ministry of Supply’s plan to shift from in-kind bread subsidies to cash subsidies triggered controversy amid fears of an increase in the rate of inflation.

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Border dispute among many straws weighing on Egypt's back

Egypt has upped its game in, and its claim to, the Halayeb triangle border area, as Cairo's relationship with Sudan heats up.

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Cairo taps World Bank to mediate Ethiopian dam dispute

Cairo's proposal to bring in the World Bank as a neutral intermediary in the Renaissance Dam negotiations with Ethiopia and Sudan is a serious attempt to overcome obstacles and influence the international community.

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Egypt poised to approve changes to citizenship law

Amendments to Egypt’s citizenship law could be approved amid fears they would be used to repress the regime’s opposition.

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