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Old paint on new walls: The curious case of the cabinet reshuffle

Viewpoints_ Story

From secret selections to rapid parliamentary nods, the new reshuffle reveals a ruling elite prioritizing narrative and image over the grueling work of repairing national substance

Ammar Ali Hassan_ 16-2-2026

Old paint on new walls: The curious case of the cabinet reshuffle

The Talgo train deal: Not quite out of love for the President

Politics_ Story

A Spanish train deal hailed as a presidential favor hides conflicting figures and missing costs—raising questions about transparency in Egypt’s 158 million euro Talgo contract.

رحاب عليوة_ 10-11-2025

The Talgo train deal: Not quite out of love for the President

Heard, not read: How Egypt silences its media

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Presidential pledges of free expression clash with reality as the Transport Ministry targets Veto for exposing its reliance on costly advisers.

Mohamed Saad Abdel Hafeez_ 8-9-2025

Heard, not read: How Egypt silences its media

How much have Kamel Al‑Wazir’s loans cost us?

Urban & Economy_ Story

Some of Egypt’s major transport projects took on commercial-rate loans, raising questions about costs, priorities, and long-term debt risks.

Mohamed Ismail_ 19-8-2025

How much have Kamel Al‑Wazir’s loans cost us?