Category: Egypt

Everything that Egypt has done in recent months to try and shore up its economy is being slowly undermined by the situation in Gaza as it begins to have greater regional consequences. Now, more than ever, President Sisi will need every weapon in his political and diplomatic arsenal both at home and abroad.…… Read the…

As fighting on Egypt’s eastern border intensifies, internationally everyone is looking to Egypt to see what comes next. Cairo remains concerned about an influx of Palestinians into the Sinai but is in a limited position to do anything about it. Meanwhile, Egypt continues to suffer from a foreign currency gap and all eyes at home…

Egypt is in disarray, yet oddly calm. The economy is teetering, the exchange rate is soaring, savings are dwindling, prices are skyrocketing, and people are hungry. If this were any other time in history people would be out on the streets and demanding change but there is one unlikely glue that is holding everything together…

Every aspect of Egyptian life is being impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas on its Eastern border. Nothing is untouched. Despite being miles from the fighting every single Egyptian is feeling the impact of it in one shape or form. These will be trying times for Egypt and most definitely for its President.………

Rolling power black outs have continued across Egypt despite cooler autumn temperatures reducing electricity demand. Rolling information black outs continue too. Everything from diplomatic relations to economic policies to opposition statements to security and political plans have all been shrouded in mystery. Elections loom, yet still so many potential runners have failed to officially declare…

Overview. Politics, power and prices are the main topics of conversation in Egypt at the moment. Costs continue to soar and people are getting ‘hangry’. Sisi continues to court favour overseas but is facing increasing criticism back home. The power cuts that were supposed to be only temporary for a few weeks in July have…