Category: Egypt

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

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…

Overview. Egypt once again made the headlines in February as it assumed Presidency of the African Union and hosted heads of state at the Sharm el Sheikh Arab-European Summit. President Sisi continues to be the power player of the Middle East while ignoring critics and silencing opposition. His Parliament approved a constitutional change which could…

Overview. President Sisi still maintains a strong public profile but to the detriment of those who speak against, or oppose, him. Egypt’s security and economic stability have seen improvements in the last year. The government’s economic reform plan appears to be putting the country back on track. Egypt’s GDP achieved a high growth of 5.3%…