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BBC news chief signs open letter calling for Peter Greste’s release

February 19, 2014 Global AuthorEgypt, Free Al Jazeera, Freedom of speech, Journalists

Peter Greste: BBC news chief James Harding has called for the Al-Jazeera reporter’s release from jail in Egypt Senior BBC news executives are among seven signatories of an open letter urging the Egyptian authorities to free one of the BBC’s former staff, Peter Greste, from prison. He is due to face trial in Cairo this week with two of his Al-Jazeeracolleagues, Mohamed Fahmy and… Read More

ICSFS Wins “Best Core Banking Systems Technology Provider, Africa” Award

February 19, 2014 Global AuthorAfrica Banking, Algeria, Congo (RDC), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, kenya, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tunis, Uganda

LONDON, United-Kingdom, February 18, 2014/ -- ICS Financial Systems Ltd. - ICSFS (http://www.icsfs.com), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, is pleased to announce that it has won “Best Core Banking Systems Technology Provider” in Africa for its ICS BANKS® solution at the prestigious World Finance Technology Awards that was organized by World Finance magazine . Read More

In Libya, a Coup. Or Perhaps Not.

February 14, 2014 Global Authorafrica, Ali Zeidan, Egypt, Libya, NATO

Stealing a page from neighboring Egypt, a senior army officer in Libya on Friday announced a military takeover, the suspension of Parliament and a new “road map” for the future. Then nothing happened. Prime Minister Ali Zeidan called the supposed coup “ridiculous.” A military spokesman called it “a lie.” None of the Libyan Army’s few tanks or soldiers made any... Read More

Egyptian authorities postpone Morsi trial

January 8, 2014 Global AuthorEgypt, Egypt Protests, Mohamed Morsi, Morsi, Muslim brotherhood, US

CAIRO -- Egyptian authorities on Wednesday abruptly called off a court appearance by deposed president Mohamed Morsi, saying bad weather prevented a helicopter flight from his prison in northern Egypt to the heavily guarded police complex in the capital where he is on trial. After a brief procedural hearing, the case was adjourned until Feb. 1, lawyers said. Morsi and... Read More

Cynthia McKINNEY raises questions on Killings in Libya

October 10, 2013 Global AuthorCynthia McKINNEY, Egypt, Libya, NATO, Obama, Toubu people, US Special Forces

Every loss of life is tragic and that is why I oppose the current US policy of killing. The US is currently regularly killing people in Asia and in Africa. Taken to its extreme, the Obama Administration even claims authority to kill US citizens on US soil! The unfolding situation in Libya is troubling, not only for the bloodletting and... Read More

Egypt explained: 6 key questions

August 14, 2013 Global AuthorEgypt, Morsy, Muslim brotherhood, violence

A month after mass protests led to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy, Egypt is still in turmoil. Morsy’s removal, carried out by the military on July 3, has angered his supporters and created deep division in the country. In some cases, the tension has led to violence. Hundreds have been killed and thousands have been injured in recent weeks, either… Read More

Libya: ‘Anti-Islam’ film sparks riots at US consulates

September 12, 2012 Global AuthorBenghazi, Clinton, Egypt, Libya

Protesters kill US diplomat in Libya; Cairo demonstrators scale embassy walls, burn US flag; US officials condemn violence. CAIRO/BENGHAZI - Protesters in Egypt and Libya attacked US diplomatic missions on Tuesday in a spasm of violence that led to the death of a State Department officer at the consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi after fierce clashes at the... Read More

Egypt: Morsi declared winner

June 24, 2012 Global AuthorEgypt, Muslim brotherhood

Egypt — Morsi has been declared winner of the Presidential elections with a little over 51% of the vote count. A big loud cheer could be heard of Tahiria square as the announcement was made on Egypt Tv The western world is apprehensive as to lest policies the Muslim brotherhood government will follow. However in Egypt it was pure jubilation… Read More

Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi Claims Win in Egyptian Election

June 18, 2012 Global AuthorEgypt, Israel, Mohamed Mors, USA

CAIRO - The Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Morsi has claimed victory in Egypt's first post-uprising presidential race. But the rival camp of old guard candidate Ahmed Shafiq disputes the unofficial results, while the ruling military council claimed sweeping powers, throwing this major test of the nation's transition into doubt. Morsi's claim was just one in a stunning series of events in the turmoil that... Read More

Egypt Polls Close, Military Asserts Power

June 17, 2012 Global AuthorEgypt, Egypt Military, Mubarak, Polls

Polls have closed in the final day of Egypt's presidential runoff as the military leadership issued an interim "constitutional declaration" expected to formally hand the generals legislative authority following the dissolution of the Islamist-led parliament. . Read More

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