local press review
Wednesday’s papers: Qadhafi’s imminent fall and Egyptian-Israeli tensions continue
Egypt
August 24, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Qadhafi’s imminent fall and Egyptian-Israeli tensions continue
Conflicting news about the whereabouts of Muammar Qadhafi as rebels stormed his fortress-like compound in Tripoli occupy the front pages…
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian
Egypt
August 8, 2011
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian
Egypt’s flagship paper Al-Ahram has been brave enough to highlight the recent Israeli political turmoil, in which hundreds of thousands…
Wednesday’s papers: All eyes on Mubarak trial, Salafis deny Sinai attack
Egypt
August 3, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: All eyes on Mubarak trial, Salafis deny Sinai attack
The long-awaited trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak dominates the headlines of both state-run and independent newspapers Wednesdsay. Though some…
Wednesday’s papers: Secular and Islamist groups seek unity to keep sit-in going
Egypt
July 27, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Secular and Islamist groups seek unity to keep sit-in going
Most local newspapers Wednesday highlight ongoing talks between secular and Islamist groups in preparation for Friday protests. Each camp was…
Tuesday’s papers: Mubarak’s health deteriorates and Egyptians see Adly behind bars for the first time
Egypt
July 26, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Mubarak’s health deteriorates and Egyptians see Adly behind bars for the first time
Privately owned Al-Shorouk writes on its front page this morning that former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly was seen in his…
Wednesday’s papers: More shuffle trouble, money and meals for Tahrir thugs
Egypt
July 20, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: More shuffle trouble, money and meals for Tahrir thugs
The ongoing cabinet reshuffle has prompted enough confusion without the possibility that Prime Minister Essam Sharaf may not stick around…
Tuesday’s papers: Swearing-in delayed, former senior officials’ trials broadcasted
Egypt
July 19, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Swearing-in delayed, former senior officials’ trials broadcasted
Both state-run and independent newspapers shed light on protesters’ escalating anger over the new ministers nominated to Prime Minister Essam…
Monday’s papers: Do the shuffle!
Egypt
July 18, 2011
Monday’s papers: Do the shuffle!
It’s time for the monthly cabinet shuffle. State-run Al-Akhbar says Prime Minister Essam Sharaf chose 15 new ministers but the…