U.S. Stays an Unsteady Course to Middle East Peace and Democracy

CAIRO When the U.S. ambassador to Egypt, Francis Ricciardone, arrived last year, he had cards printed to be carried by all the 2,000 employees of what is, after Iraq, the

Mubarak hopes to stay on for life

President Hosni Mubarak indicated to Egypt’s parliament on Sunday that he hopes to stay in office for the rest of his life, presiding over gradual political change. In a speech

Tarek Heggy Mourns Death of Dr. Al-Hayawan

Tarek Heggy- a secularist thinker- offers his deep condolences to Dr. Al Hayawan’s family ... and also to Egypt. I have many disagreements with the MBs - YET, I totally

Egyptian Culture Minister, Imaginary and Fabricated Battles

The statements given by the Egyptian Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni, concerning the issue of the veil, raised a heated and intense controversy; Hosni said, in statements published on "Al-Masri

Noticeable Progress for Islamic Movement in Mauritanian Elections

Initial results of the legislative and municipal elections held in Mauritania, on Sunday Nov. 19, showed a considerable progress for the candidates of the Islamic movement, especially in the capital,

Lebanese MB Calls for Unity, Urges Siniora to Leave

In an exclusive statement to Ikhwanweb, Deputy Chairman of the Lebanese Islamic Group (an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood), Ibrahim Al Masry, said that the recent speech given by Hizbullah

Council of Free Students Formed at Mansoura University

Attended by a large number of students, the council of the Free Student Union at Mansoura University, north of Egypt, was formed, on Saturday November 18, 2006. 8 students from

Mauritanians Vote for Parliament, Municipal Councils

Parliamentary and municipal election kick started on Sunday November 19,2006, as more than 30 parties are contesting to elect 95 candidates for parliament membership as well as 216 municipal councils. It is

Dr. Al Hayawan Dies Days After His Release From Jail

Mr. Mohamed Mahdi Akef, the Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, mourned the loss of Dr. Al Hayawan which he called a tremendous a loss for the Muslim Brotherhood.

Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya is Not MB Offshoot

Historically, Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya movement first emerged in most Egyptian universities as groups of young Muslim students who distanced themselves from the Muslim Brotherhood. Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya didn’t have specific organizational ideology;