An Ambition Built on Sand?

Egypt has long sought to expand habitation and agriculture into the desert, but the obstacles are great.

Dozens arrested in anti-Sisi protests across Egypt

Rights group and activists claim that more than 60 people had been arrested by Egyptian security forces

Four More Years of Censoring Culture in Egypt

The current president has presided over a purge of liberal expression. And he is nearly guaranteed to win another term this week.

Why Egyptians Say Things are Worse Than Under Mubarak

President Sisi gave a two-hour speech in which he defended his decision, saying the islands always belonged to Saudi Arabia, and prompted an uproar after a daring member of parliament tried to ask a question: “I did not give anyone permission to speak,”

WHY ARE EGYPTIANS TAKING TO THE STREETS AGAINST PRESIDENT SISI?

Egypt's president under fire over Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi Arabia

Abel Fatah al-Sisi signed deal to hand over Tiran and Sanafir, which Cairo has controlled since 1950