Both sides’ failure to follow the rules of political engagement has escalated acrimony and attacks, says Wadah Khanfar.
Egypt is being called to vote in a referendum on a new constitution the opposition fears will be used to usher in an extremist interpretation of laws.
Egypt’s worst violence since President Mohamed Morsi was elected has forced the army to deploy tanks in Cairo, as hundreds were injured in protests.
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court has postponed its work indefinitely after a protest by Islamists sympathetic to President Mohamed Morsi.
Mohamed Morsi is expected to set a date for a referendum on the constitution hastily approved by an Islamist-dominated drafting assembly.
An Egyptian panel boycotted by Christians and liberals on Friday adopted a draft constitution with an Islamist bent that activists are unhappy with.
Egypt’s muddled transition from dictatorship to democracy has entered a dangerous phase.
Opposition-led protests have spread across Egypt over a decree affording President Mohamed Morsi sweeping powers immune from judicial oversight.
A French female television reporter was sexually assaulted during a protest in Cairo, the latest of ongoing attacks on women covering unrest there.
The United States and Egypt have sought to repair ties strained severely by a year-and-a-half of rapid change in the Middle East.
Attacks on US diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya, sparked by a film that accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad, have left one person dead.
President Mohamed Morsi has dismissed two top generals and quashed a military order curbing his powers, further stamping his authority on the country.
Egypt’s president has ordered the defence minister and chief of staff to retire and has appointed a senior judge, Mahmoud Mekki, as vice-president.
Egypt’s army has massed troops and carried out arrests to quell deadly militants in the Sinai Peninsula close to the borders with Gaza and Israel.
Egypt’s new prime minister will announce a cabinet on Thursday almost a month after Mohamed Morsi took office amid a power struggle with the military.
Stand-in captain Siphiwe Tshabalala says he was pleased with Bafana’s result against Egypt but he believes they have room to improve their game.
Defending champions Egypt are on the brink of elimination from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations while Côte d’Ivoire have secured a place at the finals.
SA will lack injured "hard men" Bongani Khumalo and Thanduyise Khuboni when they face Egypt in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next month.
Pitso Mosimane is acutely aware of the daunting task facing him in probably his toughest challenge since taking over the South African coaching post.
Bafana Bafana leftback Mzivukile Tom has been released from the squad to face Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 26.
Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane axed captain Aaron Mokoena on Tuesday for a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt next weekend.
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/ 29 January 2010
Egypt turned up for the Afcon with only one intention, to defend their status as African champions and they seem well on their way to doing just that.
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/ 27 January 2010
Afcon organisers are confident that they will avoid violent clashes between supporters when rivals Algeria and Egypt clash in Thursday’s semifinal.
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/ 21 January 2010
Egypt maintained their faultless Afcon title defence and Nigeria became the latest team to progress to the quarterfinals in Angola on Wednesday.