Egypt army chief vows to stand firm in face of violence
CAIRO (AFP) – Egypt’s army chief vowed Sunday to stand firm in the face of violence by Islamists, in his first remarks since a deadly crackdown on supporters of ousted...
Egypt crisis: Cabinet to discuss next steps after protest
Egypt's cabinet is set to discuss the crisis in the country, where hundreds have died in clashes in recent days. The interim prime minister has put forward a proposal to...
Egypt, Nigeria and the June connection
Perhaps only Bashorun MKO Abiola would have understood the agony of Mohammed Morsi, whose electoral mandate was truncated on June 30, barely one year in power. The fallout of the...
BBA 2013: The sadness of leaving the House and going home has affected all the seven Housemates
Now that the Chase nears its end, the Housemates realize how much they will miss one another when they go back to their respective countries. Cleo told her fellow Housemates...
Security forces storm Egyptian mosque
CAIRO — Chaos spewed around a central Cairo mosque Saturday as the death toll from weekend violence climbed and authorities considered disbanding the Muslim Brotherhood. In Ramses Square, Egyptian...
Americans staying put in Egypt despite violence
CAIRO — When American Drew Brammer accidentally stayed out after the 7 p.m. curfew here Saturday, he became a little worried. "I'm afraid if I walk out they'll be...
Friday protests in Egypt leave at least 60 more dead
CAIRO –Clashes between security forces and protesters killed at least another 60 people Friday as tens of thousands of supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood took to streets in defiance of...
Death toll rises to 638 in Egypt; condemnation widens
CAIRO — Angry supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi staged protests and burned buildings Thursday as President Obama condemned the violence on both sides and canceled next month's joint...
More than 200 killed as Egyptian forces bust up sit-ins
CAIRO — More than 200 people and police were killed in clashes across the country that erupted Wednesday when Egyptian security forces cleared out thousands of people at sit-ins who...
Botswana-based Nigerians seek President Jonathan’s intervention over mass deportation
Nigerians resident in Botswana have appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to intervene over what they described as a clear case of hatred and racism against them. The group, which raised...