Election rigged by bribery, no matter the president’s shout
Widespread vote buying, staged crowds and voter steering marked Egypt’s second election phase, defying the president’s call for cleaner voting and repeating phase one’s violations.
The Grand Egyptian Museum marks a milestone for Egypt’s tourism, but without broader development, it risks becoming another fragile pillar of an uneven economy.
Male deacons only: Conservative voices silence women in the church
A bishop’s attempt to revive women deaconesses in the Coptic Church sparks a conservative backlash that exposes deeper battles over authority and reform.
Ancient Khemites: Museums and the making of modern Egyptian identity
Egypt’s ancient past, once a symbol of colonial possession, transforms into a source of national renewal and a cornerstone of modern Egyptian identity.
Egyptians have long used clever workarounds to resist hardship and power—crafting quiet, everyday acts of defiance that stretch from ancient history to today.