Diplomatic relations between United States and the Sudan were as normal as they could be following Sudan’s independence in 1956. The only time they ties were severed was in 1967 – the result of the war between Egypt and Israel. Relations were once again restored in 1972, but have steadily deteriorated since June 1989. So [...]
New Pyramids Discovered in Egypt and Sudan
February 24, 2013 | Posted by
You’d think archaeologists would have found all the pyramids of Africa by now, but two recent discoveries show there’s a lot more to be uncovered. A team of archaeologists working in Luxor, Egypt, have just announced they’ve discovered the pyramid of Khay, a powerful vizier of the Pharaoh Ramses II (ruled 1279-1212 B.C.). The pyramid [...]
ABS Honors Ptahhotep For his Instructions on Appropriate Behavior for Young Men
February 19, 2013 | Posted by
Ptahhotep was an ancient Egyptian official during the late 25th century BC and early 24th century BC. He was the city administrator and vizier (Prime Minister) during the reign of Djedkare Isesi in the 5th Dynasty. He is credited with authoring The Instruction of Ptahhotep, an early piece of Egyptian “wisdom literature” meant to instruct [...]
Angry Protests in Egypt Mark 2nd Anniversary of Revolution
January 25, 2013 | Posted by
There is a profound sense of disappointment in Egypt two years after the revolution that overthrew President Hosni Mubarak, and the anger and frustration was on display today. Hostile protests against the regime of current President Mohamed Morsi took place in cities all across the country, with more than 100 people injured in clashes with [...]
Egyptian President Morsi Condemned for Zionist Remarks
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
Anti-semitic remarks from Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will not prevent the country from receiving economic aid from the United States, based on public comments from U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz). Videos of Morsi making degrading statements about Zionists and Jewish people surfaced earlier this week, trapping the Muslim leader is a difficult political situation. A [...]
The World’s Most Profitable Stock Markets Are in Africa
January 4, 2013 | Posted by
The Egyptian stock market has emerged the most appreciating stock market in the world for the just concluded year, as investors were rewarded with a 49.56 percent yield-to-date return on investment from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). Meristem Research, a financial market consultancy firm, reports that the Kenyan stock market came second with a 39.32 percent YTD return [...]
Egypt Constitution Passes With Large Majority, Despite Protests
December 26, 2012 | Posted by
Despite weeks of protests, opponents of Egypt’s new Islamist constitution failed to prevent its passing by a large margin. The new constitution gained the support of 64 percent of Egyptian voters according to Reuters, prompting President Mohamed Morsi to formally approve the document on Tuesday night. Opponents of the new constitution have argued that it [...]
More Fighting in Egypt Before the 2nd Vote on Constitution
December 21, 2012 | Posted by
The day before the second half of the Egyptian populace is set to vote on a new constitution, violent clashes broke out today in Alexandria between the Islamists and the more secular Egyptians, making it clear that the nation has virtually no chance of finding peace even after the voting is done. Several dozen people [...]
Hosni Mubarak Admitted to Military Hospital After Fall
December 19, 2012 | Posted by
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was admitted to a Cairo military hospital for treatment on Wednesday, after injuring himself in prison last Friday. The imprisoned 84-year-old slipped and injured his head and chest according to the Associated Press. Early rumors on Wednesday went so far as to report Mubarak as dead, a claim that was [...]
Egyptian Democracy Tested By Constitution Vote
December 15, 2012 | Posted by
On Friday, Egyptian citizens exercised their recently earned right to vote for or against a new constitution that some fear might bring the country’s government back to an era of oppressive rule. The newly drafted constitution is the product of the country’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, and his Muslim Brotherhood allies in Egypt’s [...]
