Hosni Mubarak is dead, but the Egypt he built is alive and well
Despite the efforts of the Arab Spring, Egypt is still led by a military dictatorship made in Mubarak’s image
Hosni Mubarak
Morsi’s death illustrates how the Egyptian state was always going to triumph
An obituary of Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, who died in court in Cairo
Egypt’s lucrative tourist sector under threat, again
Just as tourism was beginning to recover, an attack on a busload of South Africans highlights the dangers of travelling in Egypt
Egypt anoints a new pharaoh
With Sisi retaining his grip on the presidency, this election is everything but democratic
Jettison the idea of a SA national pavilion in Venice
Sean O’Toole suggests taking a few pages out of Egypt’s book and venture something brave for SA pavilion rather than big empty ideas.
Egypt’s prosecutor fights dropping of Mubarak charges
Egypt’s public prosecutor is appealing the dropping of a murder charge against ex-president Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters.
Case dropped against Mubarak for death of 239 protesters
Former Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, will no longer serve a life sentence for conspiring to murder 239 protesters in Tahrir Square in 2011.
Egypt court sentences Mubarak to three years for graft
Deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has been sentenced to three years in prison on corruption charges.
Ethnic conflict in Egypt leaves several dead
Clashes between the Bani Hilal group and Nubian villagers in Egypt have left at least 15 people dead, prompting police to send in reinforcements.
Egypt uprising anniversary marred by clashes
Clashes in Egypt have led to the death of 49 people during rival rallies on the third anniversary of the 2011 revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt’s Mubarak faces new charges of embezzling state funds
Egypt’s public prosecutor has referred ousted president Hosni Mubarak to a new trial on charges of misappropriating public funds to renovate homes.
Hosni’s escape bodes ill for Morsi
The unreformed laws that let Hosni Mubarak off the hook may be used against ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, writes Magdi Abdelhadi.
Egypt resurrects Mubarak’s might
The security apparatus has survived Mohamed Morsi, and is more powerful – and aggressive – than ever.
Brotherhood leaders, Mubarak face trial in Egypt
Three leaders of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and the movement’s former arch-foe Hosni Mubarak faced separate trials on Sunday.
Egypt’s future looks utterly bleak
The Egyptian state seems unwilling to rein in its onslaught and the Muslim Brotherhood is unlikely to curtail its street presence.
Mubarak’s freedom adds volatility to Egypt’s political turmoil
Ex-president Hosni Mubarak’s release has added new elements to Egypt’s political turbulence as members of the Muslim Brotherhood are rounded up.
Egyptian court orders Mubarak’s release
Deposed Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak will leave jail as early as Thursday after a court ruling that has jolted a divided nation already in turmoil.
Egypt officials arrest Muslim Brotherhood leader
Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie has been captured in the east Cairo district of Nasr City, say security officials and state television.
Egypt officials: Mubarak could be freed this week
Egyptian judiciary officials say former President Hosni Mubarak could be freed from custody this week.
With Egypt in chaos, Mubarak misses court session
The retrial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on charges of conspiracy to kill protesters convened in the absence of the deposed autocrat.
Egypt’s Mubarak goes back to court
The second hearing in the new trial of Egypt’s fallen dictator Hosni Mubarak is to take place, after he successfully appealed against a life sentence.
Small reprieve for Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak
An Egyptian court has cancelled a detention order against Hosni Mubarak pending a corruption trial but he will remain in custody on other charges.
Egypt’s Mubarak back in prison to await retrial
Hosni Mubarak has been transferred from a military hospital back to prison to await a May retrial over his role in the deaths of protesters in 2011.
Mubarak’s release ordered over killings; held on other charges
An Egyptian court has ordered the release of former president Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters in January 2011.
Defiant Mubarak court appearance stuns Egyptians
After rumours that Hosni Mubarak was at death’s door, footage of him looking strong in court has stunned many who had cared little about his fate.
Egypt’s opposition leader calls for election boycott
Egypt’s opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei has warned of chaos in Egypt if parliamentary polls go ahead in April.
Protests flare on Egypt’s second revolution anniversary
Egypt’s youths have fought police in Cairo and Alexandria on the second anniversary of the revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt court agrees to Mubarak’s retrial
Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak’s appeal against a life sentence for involvement in the deaths of protesters was accepted and now wins a retrial.
Weekend 101: A royal bundle of joy
Cosatu’s demonstration blocks Gauteng’s highways, Egyptians take to the streets again and the royal family make a big announcement.
Egypt’s president bars court challenges, orders Mubarak retrial
Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi has granted himself far-reaching powers and immunity from legal oversight and ordered the retrial of Hosni Mubarak.
UK accused of dragging heels on Mubarak regime assets
The British government has come under fire for allowing members of the former Egyptian dictatorship to retain assets in the UK.
Mohammed Morsi to be sworn in as president of Egypt
Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi is set to be sworn in on Saturday as the country’s first freely elected civilian president.