Egypt has been abuzz with excitement over the appearance on the scene of a serious contender in its forthcoming presidential race, due in October, 2011.

Following the Prosecutors' release orders, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior immediately issued administrative orders for their arrest - orders issued by the executive branch of the government, as opposed to

Last weekend, Egyptians were wondering over the health of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and if he had in fact passed away. It left the blogosphere and Twitter users going back

State security places its wrath on the MB members in Alexandria in a predawn raid. 18 members of the group were hauled in as forces invaded houses in a continuing

Muslim Brotherhood leaders were arrested from their homes earlier this morning. After Friday prayers today, 53 protestors were arrested outside Abu Magda Mosque in Al-Ismaliya and 70 more in Maidan

 President Hosni Mubarak’s inflamed gallbladder was removed today during an operation in Germany, Heidelberg University Hospital said. “The surgery was successful,” hospital spokeswoman Annette Tuffs said. Egypt’s government Middle East

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak, who has handed over power to his prime minister while recovering from surgery in Germany, is a survivor who has escaped six known assassination bids during

The Labour Party is back, at least according to one of its factions. Mohamed Abdel-Baky reviews the reality behind the sound-bites.

One more item from yesterday's Muslim Brotherhood hearing in Heliopolis: According to El-Shorouk, Essam el-Erian promised that the Brotherhood will participate in all coming elections.

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is one such timeless classic that is of particular relevance to Egypt today.