Movements in the World and in the Mind
What is it with us and the news? We feel the need to be on top of things as one can't be a woman of the world if one doesn't know what goes on in the world. News does not only inform, it also entertains. News gives us a hardcore soap opera from the real... Continue Reading →
While clashes continue between protesters and the army in front of the Interior Ministry the conspiracy mill concerning last week's tragedy in Port Said has been churning overtime. The Egyptian authorities would like us to believe that the death of 74 el-Ahly supporters during the aftermath of a football match between archrivals el-Ahly from Cairo... Continue Reading →
As some of you might know I'm a recovering news junkie, but I'm probably in denial. I evaluate news articles for a living so it's a bit like a recovering alcoholic working in a pub. In the office I can read the news for leisure – yeah, it's still that bad- pretending I'm working. You... Continue Reading →
After days of unrest and protesters demanding the resignation of SCAF (Supreme Council of Armed Forces) as the country's ruling body, elections did go ahead last week. SCAF is still the daddy and the first round of post-Mubarak parliamentary elections passed by without any notable events. The Muslim Brotherhood did well, as expected, while liberals,... Continue Reading →
The euphoria and sense of accomplishment that was unleashed upon the Egyptian people on that day in February when then-president Mubarak finally decided to call it a day has slowly transformed into frustration, anger and more bloodshed. The civic sh*t has hit the political fan yet again. Back in January the army was considered a... Continue Reading →
After months of bloodshed it seems that that spineless organisation called the Arab League is finally waking up from its comatose slumber concerning it stance on the situation in Syria and has called for action and sanctions. Meanwhile Syria seems to be sliding off into a civil-war like situation. In Egypt elections are planned for... Continue Reading →
In death lie new beginnings and with Muammar Qadafi confirmed to be no longer in the land of the living a new state structure is to be born. Unlike with the resignation of Mubarak when I shared a sense of euphoria with my Egyptian sisters and brothers the announcement of Qadafi's death filled me with... Continue Reading →
As the days of the Qadafi regime seem to be numbered all appears quiet in neighbouring Egypt to the east and Tunisia to the west. Meanwhile one of the nicest people in the Arab world who believe it is high time for a regime change after decades of brutal oppression are not getting any of... Continue Reading →
So the boys and a few girls from the broad coalition have decided that in order to protect the Libyan people, Qadafi really needs to go. Such bright sparks these wonderful diplomats are. Meanwhile the opposition forces on the ground are not doing too well as Qadafi's army is far better equipped than they are... Continue Reading →
So the Brits, among others, got themselves engaged in military action in North Africa. Although the decision to get involved was made rather selectively to say the least, non-action would have lead to an absolute massacre. Despite a broad coalition there are always those who don’t agree. Those who believe that the answer to the ‘why’ of any... Continue Reading →
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