Christopher Reeve
Libya’s sub-Saharan refugees face post-conflict uncertainty
World
April 1, 2013
Libya’s sub-Saharan refugees face post-conflict uncertainty
BENGHAZI, LIBYA — Word made its way around the Libyan Red Crescent camp in Benghazi that an outsider was present…
UN adviser shares thoughts on Libya’s post-war stability
World
February 17, 2013
UN adviser shares thoughts on Libya’s post-war stability
Unlike in Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen, it took a civil war to ultimately bring leadership change in Libya. In the…
Libya’s forgotten fighters: After victory, rebels find reintegration difficult
World
February 4, 2013
Libya’s forgotten fighters: After victory, rebels find reintegration difficult
He is no longer in battle, but Ayoub Jalgham wears desert fatigues when he visits downtown Tripoli. His build, scruffy…
Dahab’s first Egyptian woman divemaster blazes a trail
Life & Style
January 8, 2013
Dahab’s first Egyptian woman divemaster blazes a trail
She takes her clients to another world — one in which, as if traveling to outer space, visitors must wear…
Will Libya disband its Supreme Security Committee?
World
January 7, 2013
Will Libya disband its Supreme Security Committee?
With the Libyan government still incapable of ensuring national security, the question of when it will disband the Interior Ministry’s…
An active diaspora: Tunisians in France mobilize to help their homeland
World
October 20, 2012
An active diaspora: Tunisians in France mobilize to help their homeland
Zina Amri, 45, has worked as a consultant for microcredit business ventures in poor French neighborhoods and for general business…
Dahab’s low-key, eco-friendly culture threatened by development
Environment
September 2, 2011
Dahab’s low-key, eco-friendly culture threatened by development
After regaining the Sinai Peninsula in 1981 as part of its peace treaty with Israel, the Egyptian government began to…
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home
Egypt
August 23, 2011
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home
When a game of pool is at stake, 23-year-old Marwan Soltan develops a determined gaze as he analyzes his possible…
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
Environment
August 22, 2011
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during daylight hours, all the while continuing with their…
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites
Environment
August 6, 2011
Private interests block access to Dahab’s limited dive sites
The Sinai town of Dahab has long attracted independent travelers in search of relaxation amid rugged natural beauty. Between sessions…
What ever happened to Cairo 2050?
Environment
July 29, 2011
What ever happened to Cairo 2050?
With 20 million inhabitants, Cairo is a megalopolis whose urban design raises countless questions. Because of this reality, Al-Masry Al-Youm…
Israelis board Gaza-bound flotilla with little resistance, take over ship
Egypt
July 19, 2011
Israelis board Gaza-bound flotilla with little resistance, take over ship
Israeli naval forces late morning on Tuesday forcefully took over the French vessel Dignite al-Karama en route to Gaza to…
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
Life & Style
July 13, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
With the issue of sexual harassment of women in Egypt garnering much public attention and debate, stories of men facing…
US flotilla organizers plan to push on despite hurdles
Egypt
July 4, 2011
US flotilla organizers plan to push on despite hurdles
US activists opposed to Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip are determined to fight for the release of their boat,…
US senators push private sector growth in Egypt
Business
June 27, 2011
US senators push private sector growth in Egypt
An improved Egyptian economy is the key to a successful transition to democracy, former US presidential hopefuls John Kerry and…
AUC Press revolution works, festival prompt some skepticism
Books
June 24, 2011
AUC Press revolution works, festival prompt some skepticism
The annual AUC Press Book, Art, and Music Festival held Wednesday at the Cairo Opera House celebrated the 25 January…
Postcard from Dahab: Desert dogs
Life & Style
June 19, 2011
Postcard from Dahab: Desert dogs
In the four times I've been to Egypt, I've never neglected to spend at least a few days in the…
Inspired by the revolution, diaspora Egyptians to return
Egypt
June 17, 2011
Inspired by the revolution, diaspora Egyptians to return
When Ihab Fouly, 45, learned of the popular uprising in Tahrir Square on 25 January from his home in Kuwait,…