2012 presidential election
Amr Moussa: Egypt bound for political crisis
Egypt
March 26, 2012
Amr Moussa: Egypt bound for political crisis
The mutual attacks between Egypt’s military leaders and the Muslim Brotherhood indicate that Egypt is headed toward a state of…
Monday’s papers: Brewing conflicts between Brotherhood and liberals
Egypt
March 26, 2012
Monday’s papers: Brewing conflicts between Brotherhood and liberals
Presidential machinations and brewing conflicts between Parliament and the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as the Brotherhood and liberal political forces,…
Supreme guide: Brotherhood discusses fielding presidential candidate
Egypt
March 26, 2012
Supreme guide: Brotherhood discusses fielding presidential candidate
The Muslim Brotherhood is discussing whether to field a candidate in the upcoming presidential election*, Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie…
FJP will study possibility of fielding presidential candidate
Egypt
March 25, 2012
FJP will study possibility of fielding presidential candidate
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party officially announced on Sunday that it is studying the possibility of fielding a…
Update: Hassan decides against presidential run, Wafd will switch to Moussa
Egypt
March 25, 2012
Update: Hassan decides against presidential run, Wafd will switch to Moussa
Mansour Hassan, the former head of the Advisory Council to the ruling military junta, has said he will not run…
Presidential hopeful warns of coup if Islamists hegemonize power
Egypt
March 25, 2012
Presidential hopeful warns of coup if Islamists hegemonize power
Presidential hopeful Hesham al-Bastawisi has warned of a potential military coup if Islamists “continue to attempt to exclusively dominate power…
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
The campaign for the leftist presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said on Saturday that it has obtained endorsements from more than…
Parliament review: Constitutional mayhem and critical legislation
Egypt
March 23, 2012
Parliament review: Constitutional mayhem and critical legislation
The standoff between Parliament and the cabinet reached a climax this week when cabinet members failed to attend a parliamentary…
Omar Suleiman will announce presidential bid next week, sources say
Egypt
March 22, 2012
Omar Suleiman will announce presidential bid next week, sources say
Sources close to former Vice President Omar Suleiman said he told close associates during a meeting at his home last…
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
Egypt
March 22, 2012
Path set by constitutional referendum seems unlikely
As the countdown for presidential elections races on, uncertainty continues to mar Egypt's transitional path since the new president may…