Tag Archives: Politics of Egypt
THE storming of the US embassy in Cairo has diverted attention once again from the real issues facing Egypt. It couldn’t have come at a better time for those who want to convince the Egyptian people to accept an International … read more »
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Tagged Cairo, Egypt, Egyptian, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Hosni Mubarak, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Politics of Egypt, United States
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Karim Malak , opendemocracy The proposed $4.8bn IMF loan to Egypt sparked a heated controversy. While the Government claims the funds are absolutely necessary to rebuild the country’s economy, opponents warn against potentially disastrous, far-reaching consequences. Their arguments are summarised here. … read more »
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Tagged Cairo, Egypt, Egyptian, IMF, IndepthAfrica, International Monetary Fund, Joseph Stiglitz, Politics of Egypt, World Bank
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The United States congratulates Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his victory in Egypt’s Presidential election, and we congratulate the Egyptian people for this milestone in their transition to democracy. We look forward to working together with President-elect Morsi and the government … read more »
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DUBLIN, Ireland, February 3, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Eamon Gilmore T.D., delivered the following statement today on the deaths yesterday in Port Said, Egypt. “I condemn unreservedly the appalling … read more »
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Tagged Al-Ahly S.C., Al-Masry Club, Egypt, Egyptians, Government, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Politics of Egypt, Port Said, Tánaiste
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Cairo – Two Egyptian ministers defended on Sunday raids on 17 offices of non-governmental organisations, three of them US-funded, that prompted hints from Washington that it may review its huge aid programme. Planning and International Co-operation Minister Fayza Abul Naga … read more »
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Washington – The Obama administration is demanding that Egyptian authorities immediately halt raids on non-governmental organisations in the country, calling the action “inconsistent” with longstanding US-Egypt co-operation. The state department on Thursday expressed deep concern over the raids, which targeted … read more »
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November 25, 2011 by benim
Washington – The transfer of power to a civilian government in Egypt must be “just and inclusive” and take place “as soon as possible,” the White House said on Friday. “Most importantly, we believe that the full transfer of power … read more »
September 1, 2011 by benim
The Egyptian government is seeking to settle disputes over the price of land and other issues with about 20 foreign and local investors in a bid to avoid costly arbitration and rebuild confidence in Egypt, an official said on Thursday. … read more »
Ethiopian house speaker on 30 April said that the former Egyptian regime, over-thrown in a popular uprising earlier this year, was responsible for overshadowing relations with Ethiopia and creating tension over the issue of the Nile water. House Speaker, Abadula … read more »
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Prosecutors following the fallen Egyptian leader’s money trail may have their first big break: $145 million meant for a famous library mysteriously bearing Mubarak’s name. Philip Shenon reports. Have Egyptian anti-corruption prosecutors already found the first big chunk—$145 million—of former … read more »
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CAIRO – Egypt’s benchmark stock index tumbled over 3 percent on Monday, pulling the market lower for a second consecutive day as investor worries mounted that an investigation into the head of a leading Mideast private equity firm signaled a … read more »
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The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) downplayed the Egyptian government statement of instructing its military to prepare for any eventuality regarding a crucial water dispute with Ethiopia as being a psychological threat no different than what they used to … read more »
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February 13, 2011 by benim
CAIRO — Switzerland has frozen whatever assets Hosni Mubarak and his associates may have there, and anti-corruption campaigners are demanding the same of other countries. But experts say hunting for the deposed Egyptian leader’s purported hidden wealth – let alone … read more »
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February 10, 2011 by benim
President Barack Obama said Thursday he has been following events in Egypt “very closely” and that the United States would do all it can to support an orderly transition to democracy in Egypt. “What is absolutely clear is that we … read more »
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February 6, 2011 by benim
Egypt’s new vice president, Omar Suleiman, has long sought to demonize the opposition Muslim Brotherhood in his contacts with skeptical U.S. officials, leaked diplomatic cables show, raising questions whether he can act as an honest broker in the country’s political … read more »
January 29, 2011 by benim
US president says he told Hosni Mubarak to take ‘concrete steps’ – without violence – to advance the rights of the Egyptian public. – Guardian
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January 29, 2011 by benim
President Hosni Mubarak tells the Egyptian people that he has asked his cabinet to resign and that a new government will be formed. – Guardian
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January 29, 2011 by benim
TOKYO — Japan has upgraded its security warning for Egypt, advising travellers to postpone journeys to the country where thousands of protesters have clashed with troops. “The Japanese government advises those planning to travel or stay in any part of … read more »
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January 28, 2011 by benim
Cairo – “The people want the fall of the regime,” thousands of angry Egyptians chanted on Friday as they flooded out of mosques and into Cairo’s streets to join mass protests hounded by riot police in black. The end of … read more »
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January 28, 2011 by benim
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, also said the stability of Egypt was “extremely important but not at the price of freedom of expression.” Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary-General, struck a more cautious note, saying “all concerned people or leaders … read more »
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November 22, 2010 by benim
Prospective candidates for Egypt’s opposition Muslim Brotherhood ran into a police cordon when they tried to register in Fayoum, an oasis city south of Cairo, to run in the November 28 parliamentary election. The hopefuls, who list themselves as independents … read more »
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November 16, 2010 by benim
The United States on Monday said Egypt should allow peaceful political gatherings, open media coverage and international observers in the run up to its November 28 parliamentary election. Egypt’s rights record has been criticized by allies and international human rights … read more »
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