February 11, 2011
Egypt: 'Egypt Will Never Be the Same' - Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday said Egypt would never be the same now that Hosni Mubarak had stepped down as president after 30 years in power, but noted that it was only… Read more »
February 10, 2011
Egypt: Contrite but Defiant Mubarak Clings to Power
A few minutes into Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's speech to the nation Thursday evening, as it became clear that he was not immediately stepping down, rapt pro-democracy… Read more »
Egypt: 'We Are Witnessing History Unfold' - Obama
Speaking at Northern Michigan University Thursday afternoon, President Barack Obama said that he wants Egypt's young people - and all Egyptians - to know that the United States… Read more »
Egypt: New Era Emerging
Late Thursday Egyptians awaited an announcment from President Hosni Mubarak, amid military assurances that it will safeguard the nation and oversee reforms. News reports said… Read more »
February 03, 2011
Egypt: Gunfire Kills Cairo Protesters - Reports
A number of Egyptians were reported killed Thursday at Tahrir Square in Cairo, the scene of Wednesday's battles between forces backing President Hosni Mubarak and the protesters… Read more »
January 30, 2011
North Africa: Egypt, Sudan and Tunisia - Online Media, Al Jazeera, Lead Crisis Coverage
Fast-moving events across northern Africa have shaken long-lasting regimes - and the news organizations struggling to provide timely coverage. But new media - plus the youngest… Read more »
January 28, 2011
Egypt: Mubarak Dissolves Government, Promises New One
President Hosni Mubarak addressed the Egyptian public just after midnight Friday, promising reforms and pledging to fight poverty and unemployment and to address corruption.… Read more »
October 04, 2010
Africa: Governance Improves in Liberia, Angola, Togo But Declines in Eritrea, Madasgascar
Governance standards have improved significantly in Angola, Liberia and Togo over the past four years, but have declined in Eritrea and Madagascar, according to a leading survey… Read more »
June 29, 2010
Egypt: Oil Spill Devastates Resort Coast
A devastating oil spill in the Red Sea has polluted beaches along the Egyptian resort coast known as “British Hurghada”. Environmentalists report that… Read more »
January 31, 2010
Egypt/Ghana: Pharaohs Snatch Seventh Win
None of Egypt's three successive triumphs in the last African Nations Cup titles have been convincing but the Pharaohs still emerged as continual champions for a record seventh… Read more »
January 28, 2010
Algeria/Egypt: Pharaohs to Face Black Stars
The much-anticipated renewal of the bitter rivalry between Algeria and Egypt descended into a sea of red on Thursday as Algeria had three men sent off and Egypt romped to a third… Read more »
January 25, 2010
Cameroon/Egypt: Pharaohs' Machine Crushes Indomitable Lions
Egypt marched on again like a giant machine towards further Africa Nations Cup landmarks, beating Cameroon 3-1 after extra time in their quarterfinal at Benguela’s Ombaka… Read more »
January 20, 2010
Egypt/Benin: Pharaohs Wrap Up First Round With Perfect Record
Defending champions Egypt finished their Group C campaign at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations with a perfect record of three wins after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benin in… Read more »
January 17, 2010
Egypt/Mozambique: Record-Breaking Pharaohs Roll on Relentlessly
Egypt's relentless machine of success rolled on at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, winning again, making sure they topped their group and breaking a record along the way. Read more »
January 12, 2010
Nigeria/Egypt: Super Eagles Make Limp Start to Nations Cup
Nigeria were the latest of Africa's World Cup-bound teams who flattered to deceive at the African Nations Cup finals, beaten 3-1 by Egypt in their opening Group C match in Benguela… Read more »
November 18, 2009
Algeria/Egypt: Desert Foxes Beat Pharaohs to Reach World Cup
Algeria defeated Africa's football champions, Egypt, 1-0 today to take Africa's sixth place in the 2010 World cup. Read more »
November 16, 2009
Africa: Continent's Best Soccer Teams Head For World Cup
There's only one slot left to be filled in Africa's line-up at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, to be played in South Africa next June, and it will be taken after what has the makings of… Read more »
August 24, 2009
Sudan: U.S., Africa Step Up Darfur Peace Drive
Diplomatic efforts by both African and Western nations to bring peace to Darfur are intensifying as President Barack Obama's special envoy for Sudan comes under increasing domestic… Read more »
June 21, 2009
Africa: Egypt, South Africa Hold Their Own in Confeds Cup
Africa's two contenders in the Confederations Cup - the curtain-raiser to next year's World Cup - are riding high after doing relatively well in the first part of the tournament. Read more »
June 17, 2009
Egypt: Fifa Reject Egypt's Complaint Over Goal
Fifa have rejected a complaint that the penalty which won Brazil its match against Egypt in the Confederations Cup on Monday was awarded on the basis of a video replay. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Soccer Teams Put Up Good Show
Although South Africa and Egypt, Africa's representatives at the Confederations Cup, failed to win maximum points in their first games, they are still very much in the tournament… Read more »
June 04, 2009
Egypt: U.S. Defends Key Obama Speech in 'Authoritarian' State
President Barack Obama of the United States chose Cairo as the city from which to broadcast his historic appeal to the Muslim world on Thursday because Egypt is a "a strategic… Read more »
May 16, 2009
Africa: Obama to Visit Accra in July, Egypt in June
U.S. President Barrack Obama will visit Ghana July 10 and 11 at the conclusion of a trip that will also take him to Russia and Italy, the White House announced Saturday. Read more »
December 10, 2008
Egypt: Govt Bans GPS From Cell Phones
The Egyptian government has requested that the Apple company turn off the Global Positioning System in its iPhone 3G, its second generation mobile phone, reported Noah Cohen in the… Read more »
November 19, 2008
Africa: Top Egyptian Soccer Club Triumphs
The Egyptian club Al-Ahly of Cairo have won the African Champions League trophy for the sixth time, winning 4-2 on aggegrate over Coton Sport of Cameroon. They concluded their… Read more »