Egypt bids farewell to Fagoumi, the 'poet of the people'

Egyptians mourned the death on Dec. 3 of renowned poet Ahmed Fouad Negm, whose work inspired generations of revolutionary activists.

Egypt

Animal carts collect Gaza's garbage due to siege

A lack of fuel has sidelined garbage trucks in Gaza, prompting officials to switch to animal carts for collection.

Palestine

Egypt’s 'Rocca the giraffe syndrome'

Like the giraffe that died in the Giza Zoo last week, Egyptian political forces seem to be knocking their heads against the wall.

Egypt

Egypt takes hard line against student protests

The Egyptian government continues to take tough measures against student protests, warning it will continue to use security forces to quell unrest in university campuses.

Egypt

Egyptian youth activists need protest plan

The broader Egyptian population is wary of more protests.

Egypt

Egypt reacts to the news of Negm, Mandela, Sisi

Egyptian reactions to the deaths of Ahmed Fouad Negm and Nelson Mandela, and the announcement of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi win in TIME's reader poll for "Person of the Year," reflect the complexities of Egypt's political culture.

Egypt

Egyptian novel enjoys rare publication in Hebrew

The Hebrew publication of the hit novel Azazeel by Egyptian writer Youssef Ziedan is a positive step in the backward cultural relations between Egypt and Israel.

Egypt

National reconciliation in Egypt still in doubt

As the political conflict escalates in Egypt, some are calling for a national reconciliation, yet many obstacles stand in the way.

Egypt

29 things you need to know about Egypt’s draft constitution

A primer on some of the noteworthy points ahead of the referendum scheduled for January 2014.

Egypt

Turkish-Arab Cooperation Forum remains in limbo

Although not officially canceled, the fifth Turkish-Arab Cooperation Forum may not be held this year.

Egypt

Al-Qaeda emerges amid Egypt’s turmoil

Information is emerging that al-Qaeda’s growth in the region is extending into the Sinai Peninsula and across Egypt.

Egypt

Sabahi won't run for Egypt presidency without NSF support

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Wafd Party leader Sayyid al-Badawi comments on the upcoming presidential elections, US aid to Egypt and his views on criticism directed at the current authorities.

Egypt