Category: Egypt

Overview. Egypt is still gripped by C19 chaos. Ambiguous guidelines from the government and ever changing curfew times mean many in the nation are failing to take the pandemic seriously. Egypt ranks 126th in the world in terms of population density. The country as a whole has 84 people per km² but in Cairo that figure rises…

Overview. Egypt is still gripped by C19 chaos. Ambiguous guidelines from the government and ever changing curfew times mean many in the nation are failing to take the pandemic seriously. Egypt ranks 126th in the world in terms of population density. The country as a whole has 84 people per km² but in Cairo that figure rises…

Overview. Like the rest of the world, Egypt is consumed by the impact of C19 but unlike the rest of the world, Egyptians are failing to address the seriousness of social distancing. Some experts warn that the rate of infection has yet to peak and predict it will begin to in mid-May.…… Read the rest

Overview. Egypt, like the rest of the world, is all about the Covid-19 virus (C19) right now. The political, economic and health impacts of the pandemic are all encompassing and the impact will be felt for a long time to come.  After fighting so hard to pull itself out of recession and repair industry sectors…

Overview. February saw the death of former President Mubarak launch a three-day period of official mourning. Tributes were paid, speeches were made, and the inevitable comparisons between the Mubarak and President Sisi have been everywhere. Mubarak had nothing close to the charisma of Sisi despite his long time in office but, like the incumbent, he…

Overview. The new year crept in without the much-expected bang. Egypt’s security services were on high alert in January as they prepared to protect the Coptic Christian population from attacks as they celebrated Coptic Christmas. They were also deployed to police anticipated protests to mark the Arab Spring anniversary. Neither threat materialised and the nation…

Overview. There are many positives in Egypt as it gets set to start what looks to be the beginning of a very positive decade for the nation’s coffers. After years of post-Arab Spring economic woes Egypt finally seems to be getting its act together. The numbers are there to prove it.…… Read the rest

Austerity continues to hit Egyptians hard prompting government concessions to food subsidies in the hope it will decrease the volume of the poor’s voices who have been hit hardest. Internationally, Egypt’s image is one of simultaneous progression and regression. Hosting international events showcasing Egypt’s advances are offset by criticism on the methods used to get…

Overview. The holy month of Ramadan is always a slow one in Egypt as the people and politicians take time to reflect and renew. So, this month there is little news from home. Internationally however, the IMF and foreign investors are cheering President Sisi for his economic performance as he shapes his country into an…

Overview. President Sisi is in Tunisia participating in the 30th Arab Summit. In April he will travel to the US for meetings with President Trump. The wheels of government will continue to turn in his absence and Egyptians will continue to face inflation, unemployment, subsidy removal, and harsh responses from security forces if they dare…