Opposition Rejects Egypt’s New Electoral Law
On Monday, May 26, the Civil Democratic Movement held a press conference at the headquarters of the Conservative Party in
27 May, 2025
On Monday, May 26, the Civil Democratic Movement held a press conference at the headquarters of the Conservative Party in
200 homes in Al-Omraneyya, Egypt, face demolition without official notification, compensation, or housing alternatives, sparking fear of forced displacement.
The April 6 Movement announced a return to political activity and is considering party formation and election participation, in coordination
Port Said Governorate demolished parts of Al-Firdous Village on May 6, 2025, despite final civil court rulings protecting residents’ usufruct
After its first interest-rate cut since 2020, Egypt faces a difficult balance: ease borrowing costs and public debt, or preserve
The proposed amendments to Egypt’s Old Rent Law may displace six million citizens, raising constitutional concerns and fears of social
Court documents and official university correspondence reveal Egypt’s Minister of Education holds only a preparatory certificate, not the degrees listed
In Egypt’s most participatory Press Syndicate election to date, Khaled El-Balshy secures a second term as president, overcoming a state-backed
Egypt is increasingly referring building violation cases to military courts under broad interpretations of security laws, raising constitutional concerns and
El-Balshy opposes reopening the syndicate law now, while Salama backs reform. Digital journalists’ membership demands collide with fears of appointed
Egyptian lawyers protest unprecedented court fee hikes, accusing top officials of violating constitutional rights and pricing citizens out of their
Stable credit outlooks offer limited reassurance as Egypt faces high debt costs, volatile capital flows and a widening gap between
Legal loopholes in Egypt allow reduced sentences for men convicted of killing their wives, raising concerns over gender bias, inconsistent
As Egyptian contractors expand across the Gulf and Africa, payment delays and currency risks at home raise questions about whether
The Gaza war, fears of forced displacement and military signalling in Sinai strain Egypt’s peace with Israel. Analysts weigh the
Egypt’s decade-long anti-corruption strategy, once touted as a political milestone, now stands in stark contrast to the country’s dramatic decline
Women in Egypt’s prisons are subjected to physical abuse and deliberate medical neglect, while sanitary pads have become tools of
Although Egyptian law formally guarantees the freedom to establish trade unions, independent unions face administrative and judicial restrictions, including refusals
As Egypt moves toward fuel cost recovery by the end of 2025, researchers warn that higher transport and production costs
Fatal factory accidents and dangerous commutes expose the gap between Egypt’s safety laws and their enforcement, while workers’ mental health
The Egyptian Social Democratic Party MP discusses debt, state asset sales, parliamentary oversight and the political reforms he believes Egypt
As parliament debates a new labour bill, unions and rights researchers question its wage rules, strike restrictions and approach to
A new party brings together former ministers, business figures and religious leaders, while opposition organisers question its independence and their
A meeting with prominent Mubarak-era businessmen puts debt, interest rates and private-sector interests in focus—and raises questions about whose voice
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