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“All comics are political,” wrote Allen Douglas and Fedwa Malti-Douglas in their seminal 1994 study Arab Comic Strips. But whether for children or adults, the forms of political expression in…
The first stage of Egypt's parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place on October 18 and 19. This will be the eigth time Egyptians will take to the polls in four years.…
For an Egyptian struggling with suicidal thoughts, there are several hurdles to seeking help. As suicide is widely considered a sin and a sign of weakness, family and friends often…
In this conversation, veteran human rights defender Aida Seif al-Dawla speaks about locating the human rights movement in the wider political struggle. Traveling between the political movements and human rights…
After last week's multitude of events, this is a quieter week during which you can go visit the Shady Elnoshokaty solo exhibition we recommended last week, attend a solid electronic…
Leaking exam papers or leaking with the intent of cheating may now mean prison terms or fines for Egypt’s school and university students according to new legislation. The law…
This film is arguably one of the funniest in Egypt's recent cinematic history, maybe even of all time
It has become apparent of late that cinema production is declining as a result of TV, as the Ramadan season absorbs all available human and financial resources due to its…
Egypt purchased two French warships at the end of September and rumors of new arms deals have since been circulating. AIN reported on Monday that Egypt and France were…
As Egypt marked the 42nd anniversary of the October 6, 1973, war yesterday, we delved into the archives of Egyptian and Arab press during this turbulent time. In the…
As Egypt runs for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s government is seeking to gather support although it is running uncontested. During President Sisi’s New…
Part fashion memoir, part historical research and part literary snippets, Diamonds and Women reconstructs a history of Syria on the eve of World War I through the lives of the…
The archive of the state-owned Ahram newspaper, which Mada showcases on the anniversary of the October 6 War, shows how the war was a turning point after which the Palestinian…
Former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq is not running in the upcoming parliamentary elections, but his face is all over the campaign posters for the Egyptian National Movement Party. “It’s Ahmed…
The second annual exhibition jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture’s Plastic Arts Department and the University of Helwan’s Faculty of Art Education took place in March, showcasing the works…
A young man is torn between revenge and survival, and between a leftist legacy and an increasingly capitalistic present
The weather is lovely and this week is an uncommonly good one for outdoor events. Cairo’s nightlife creeps out of the dark into the light, with two daytime events — Nacelle’s new Funk…
Campaigning started this week for the parliamentary elections. With voting in the first round slated for mid-October, Egypt will soon have an elected legislative body that could profoundly impact the…
The first edition of CairoComix got off to a good start on Wednesday evening. During a closed launch event, six awards were given out to recognize achievements in regional comics…
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a global initiative to invest in youth and discourage them from terrorism and extremism at the 70th United Nations General Assembly meeting on Monday evening. The Hope and…
