Politics in Egypt
November 2011. Angered by military's attempts to control Egypt into the future, a broad representation of Egyptians go back to Tahrir Square.
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has been running Egypt since February 2011. Can they overcome their traditions and substantial economic interests to lead the country to a democracy?
February 2011. What the people wanted, how they got it.
With day-by day account from Cairo.
Protest-by-protest, Egyptians irritated the Mubarak regime for several years - with limited success. Then, suddenly, they pull off revolution.
What were their secrets?
Without legitimate means of influencing state decisions, Egyptian people take to the streets. Follow their actions before and SINCE the revolution.
Egypt watchers have predicted a major uprising of the people for decades. Why did it take so long?
Economy in Egypt
Not all developing countries were born poor. How did Egypt get there?
Will Egypt's sparkling new high-tech village zap the country into the global economy?
What's it like to be a kid in Egypt? Take a look. At the zoo, playing football/soccer, and more. Find out how people lived in the time of the pharoahs.
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Welcome
Here in Egypt, a warmhearted, jokemaking people are juggling with massive global forces and some stubborn internal ones.
This website is about Egypt today:
a lively, easy BIG PICTURE portrait of a people in a time of big change.
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