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Still fighting

20 January 2011

The former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency has refused to sink quietly into retirement and is battling to bring democracy to his home country of Egypt.

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Show on the road

21 September 2023

You'll find all human life on the Cairo to Alexandria desert highway, a route beloved of many Egyptians.

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The Global Countdown - Egypt

11 November 2021

For this edition of ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Egypt this week.

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Future makers

20 October 2011

Meet the entrepreneurs building a future for Egypt post-Mubarak. Each is attempting to turn crisis into opportunity and help spark a much-needed national economic recovery.

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Egypt, a country whose ancient history is a constant, unmissable presence, is well used to the idea that things aren't what they used to be. Andrew Mueller travelled to the once cosmopolitan port of Alexandria, where swi…

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El Korba, Heliopolis

17 March 2009

The best quality of life in Cairo is not to be found in its glitzy but homogeneous satellite towns but in the old-fashioned charm of El Korba. Founded early last century by a Belgian baron, it combines Islamic and Art-Deco…

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The Menu - Egypt's food renaissance

15 February 2013

A look at Egyptian food’s renaissance, we speak to top chefs David Toutain and Nicolai Nørregaard in Copenhagen and meet the barista of the week in Tokyo.

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The Briefing - Egypt and Turkey: friends or foes?

5 September 2024

Egypt’s president makes first trip to Turkey in twelve years as the two powers look to push past a decade of tensions. Then: Australia and Japan bolster security ties, New Zealand wants to nearly triple tourist tax for…

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Treasure island

13 September 2018

Removed from the bustle of city life, Zamalek has become a mainstay of the wandering wealthy. But the enclave’s architecture, cultural hotspots and green spaces make it a welcome hub for all.

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Africa/Middle East

17 February 2015

Israel's response to the Paris terror attacks and Egypt's upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Diplomacy

27 May 2021

Taiwan’s representative in the US talks cat diplomacy, and Germany and Hungary fall out over football.

Radio

The Briefing - The Rafah border crossing to Egypt reopens: will it help Gaza?

1 November 2023

Injured people and some foreign nationals are expected to be able leave the Gaza Strip. Ruth Michaelson has the details. Plus: China addresses its ageing population, the US sanctions Myanmar and why a French town is prot…

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Africa/Middle East

17 October 2012

This month’s Style Leader is Egypt’s Mohamed Morsi, and our Election Watch column goes to Sierra Leone.

Radio

The Globalist - The latest on Israel-Hamas and Egypt’s presidential election

11 December 2023

We get the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, examine the results of Egypt’s presidential election and debate Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s uncertain political future. Plus: the dispute between Guyana and…

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The Briefing - Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?

29 August 2024

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia…

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Expo 42: Trading places

17 April 2011

Egypt is swept up in a wave of euphoria as it takes bold steps towards democracy following the fall of Hosni Mubarak. But part of any future success relies on the Arab giant harnessing the potential of the Suez Canal – and…