Egypt’s youth 'have had enough'

Though many of the youth leaders who participated in the 2011 revolution are in prison, youth-driven political campaigns will continue under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt

Egypt-Israel future ties could depend on Palestinian issue

Israel should note that though policy changes may take time in Egypt, sources confirm that the Abdel Fattah al-Sisi administration is inclined to embrace a regional strategic policy to advance the Arab Peace Initiative.

Palestine

Proposed Egyptian law to reduce restrictions on building churches

The houses of worship law is likely to pass in the Egyptian parliament, but the problem lies in whether the government can enforce it amid the apprehensions of radical Salafists.

Egypt

Egyptian visit to Ethiopian dam raises hopes for resolution

Egypt and Ethiopia are showing a willingness to resolve the dispute over the Renaissance Dam, but some fundamental concerns still remain.

Egypt

How Israel spies on Sinai

Israel recruits Egyptian smugglers in the Sinai Peninsula to perform various missions for Israeli intelligence.

Egypt

Party payments squeeze out Egypt's youth candidates

Political parties are demanding payments of up to $28,000 for candidates to be included in their electoral lists.

Egypt

Wary of Salafists, Egypt expands control over mosques

The Egyptian state is expanding its control over the dialogue in mosques, and is now preventing Salafists from giving sermons without a permit.

Egypt

Opening of Egypt-Sudan border crossing sign of reconciliation

The opening of the land port between Egypt and Sudan comes as part of a series of conciliatory steps between the two countries.

Egypt

Egypt universities ban student political groups

The decision to ban student movements affiliated with political parties at universities in Egypt was met with support, as they prevent clashes on campus, and criticized because the decision is deemed illegal.

Egypt

Egyptian official: Poverty main cause of overpopulation

Egypt’s growing population and declining economic growth are increasingly problematic for the country's development.

Egypt

Egyptian tribes wary of new provincial boundaries

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's decision to redraw provincial boundaries is worrying Arab tribes in remote and impoverished areas, where they fear diminishing revenue and development from the central government.

Egypt

How Egypt's protest law brought down the revolution

An in-depth look at how Egypt's government is jailing the revolutionaries who helped bring the current regime to power.

Egypt