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57 MB candidates barred from registering in elections

The first day of registering for nomination as candidates in the upcoming parliamentary polls has proved to be eventful. Although 75 candidates were successful in submitting applications at least 57

Carnegie Report tries to make sense of Egypt’s electoral process

A new guide issued by The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides background and analysis to Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.

Political opposition to decide stance on upcoming elections

Some opposition groups in Egypt have decided to take a common stand regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled to run in November. They called on all political opposition to boycott

Egypt protests against police brutality

Human rights groups state that torture by police including sexual abuse is systematic in Egypt despite government's denial.

Opposition groups final discussions before Shura nominations

Tagammu Leftist Party is scheduled to meet May 8, to discuss the necessary measures needed for funding the upcoming Shura elections.

Egypt Said to Lower Yield on $1.5 Billion Bond Sale (Update2)

Egypt lowered the yields it will pay investors after receiving $12 billion in orders for the North African country's first overseas sale of dollar bonds in nine years, according to

Muslim Brotherhood pulls back from Egyptian politics

While the Brotherhood is unlikely to renounce political activity altogether, recent internal party elections saw advocates for political participation ousted.

Interview with Faisal Mawlawi Of Lebanon’s Islamic Group

Lebanon is currently witnessing many crises, particularly the ongoing crisis between the opposition groups and the Lebanese government around the issue of the international court, the obstructing third and the