Wafd
Wafd reinvented: Behind the face lift
Egypt
August 9, 2010
Wafd reinvented: Behind the face lift
El-Sayed el-Badawi was elected in May to lead the Wafd opposition party, one of the oldest political parties that Egypt…
Opposition still undecided on elections
Egypt
August 5, 2010
Opposition still undecided on elections
The Egyptian opposition coalition met Wednesday to discuss whether they will boycott October’s parliamentary elections if the government does not…
Opposition to decide common stance on elections
Egypt
July 30, 2010
Opposition to decide common stance on elections
An Egyptian opposition coalition consisting of the liberal Wafd, leftist Tagammu, pan-Arab Nasserite and liberal Democratic Front parties will meet…
Egyptian hopes for ElBaradei as figurehead for change
Egypt
July 10, 2010
Egyptian hopes for ElBaradei as figurehead for change
Despite being widely touted as a potential presidential candidate, Mohamed ElBaradei is determined not to enter the competition unless significant…
Activists, don’t bark up the wrong tree!
Opinion
June 20, 2010
Activists, don’t bark up the wrong tree!
I was happy to read the news that independent MPs Alaa Abdel Monem and Mustafa el-Gendi have joined the Wafd…
Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties
Egypt
April 22, 2010
Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties
Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour certainly gives the appearance of a man at the center of a vital and bustling political…
Wafd party disputes echo through parliament
Egypt
April 18, 2010
Wafd party disputes echo through parliament
The People's Assembly saw a row erupt yesterday as Speaker Fathi Sorour read out a letter sent by Mounir Fakhri…
Parties consider stance on ElBaradei
Egypt
March 10, 2010
Parties consider stance on ElBaradei
The Wafd Party's Supreme Authority decided yesterday not to enter into dialogue with ElBaradei, former head of the IAEA and…