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The role of social media in Egypt’s 2012 presidential election

Social media and other forms of communication technology have played a big role in the political formation of Egypt since the 2011 uprisings. In the wake of the uprisings, Egyptians called upon the...

Democratic transition in Egypt and Tunisia: Lessons for “Arab Spring” states

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Analysis of the outcomes of the “Arab Spring” across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) reveals some broad trends. In Morocco and Jordan, limited political concessions appeased protestors,...

SA: Tokyo Sexwale: Address by Minister of Human Settlements, on the celebration of Mandela Day, at the Nelson Mandela Museum, Umthatha (18/07/2012)

SPEECH

It is instructive and highly remarkable that today once again the entire world has paused in order to focus on one important episode in the life of a living legend, a hero of his people, a global...

Egyptians pack Tahrir on eve of Mursi inauguration

INAUGURATION

Muslim Brotherhood supporters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday to hear Mohamed Mursi speak on the eve of his inauguration as Egypt's first Islamist, civilian president. The rally's...

PYU: Statement by Andile Lungisa, Pan African Youth Union President, congratulating Egypt’s new leader (25/06/2012)

STATEMENT

The Pan African Youth Union congratulates the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsy on becoming Egypt’s first democratically elected President. His victory signals a new era for millions of...

Daily podcast – June 25, 2012

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ANC leader Jacob Zuma told hundreds of party delegates at the Free State elective conference on Sunday that South Africa needed a second transition otherwise it would remain stagnant like many...

Daily podcast – June 22, 2012

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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says Police officers are shunning the psychiatric services provided by the government, often to their own detriment.

Daily podcast – December 02, 2011

PODCAST

World economies are sliding as a result of eurozone debt problems and failure by European leaders to make the right decisions to resolve the crisis will have massive consequences for the global...

Muslim Brotherhood says leads Egypt's vote count

ELECTIONS

The Muslim Brotherhood claimed to have a lead on Wednesday in the early vote count in Egypt's first free election since army officers ousted the king in 1952.

Daily podcast – November 24, 2011

PODCAST

President Jacob Zuma said yesterday that South Africa cannot afford to increase its spending on social grants indefinitely because this is not sustainable, Egyptian riot police fired barrages of...

Daily podcast – November 22, 2011

PODCAST

Various human rights groups and media houses will be protesting the controversial Protection of State Information Bill when it appears before the National Assembly for a vote today, Rights group...

SA: Mbeki: Address by the former President of South Africa, to the students of Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch (26/08/2011)

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Date: 26/08/2011
Source: The Thabo Mbeki Foundation
Title: SA: Mbeki: Address by the former President of South Africa, to the students of Stellenbosch University,...

Egypt and the struggle for political and economic stability

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

The revolution that took place in Egypt earlier this year raised hopes of a better future for Egyptians as the autocratic Government of Hosni Mubarak was removed on 11 February 2011.(2) Half a year...

After Mubarak: The Politics of Modern Military Pharaohs (March 2011)

EGYPT

In recent weeks Egypt has seen perhaps the greatest destabilisation of its political, economic, and social order since the end of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty in 1952. The ouster of President Hosni...

Whither post-revolutionary Egypt? The evolution of the Egyptian revolution and prospects for Arab/Muslim democracy

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Following 30 years of autocratic rule, the Egyptian people, inspired by the successful ouster of former Tunisian President Ben Ali, carried out a popular revolt in the name of greater rights and...

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