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The economic challenges that Egypt still faces
Jeff Horwich Jul 3, 2012
Just one week ago Mohamed Morsi moved into the Egyptian presidential palace. Egypt has the region's third-largest economy, but income per-person is near the bottom.
Egypt announces new president-elect Mohamed Morsi
Jeremy Hobson Jun 25, 2012
Egypt has a new president-elect. It's Mohamed Morsi, whose political party, the Muslim Brotherhood, was banned while former President Hosni Mubarak was in office.
After elections, Egyptian economy looks forward
Jeff Horwich Jun 25, 2012
Mohamed Morsi will be the next president of Egypt. One of his other major challenges is to remake the economy. Egypt suffers from high unemployment and income inequality, among other maladies.
A tour guide in Egypt on the country's latest elections
Jeremy Hobson Jun 20, 2012
In Egypt, tens of thousands of protestors have returned to Tahrir Square in Cairo. They're responding to
the country's recent presidential election between a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and a candidate tied to former President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt holds first round of presidential elections
Kai Ryssdal May 23, 2012
It's a historic day for the country. Journalist Amira Ahmed talks about the atmosphere in Egypt right now.
Egyptians cast votes for first president since Mubarak
Jeremy Hobson May 23, 2012
After forcing President Hosni Mubarak from office in the Arab Spring uprising last year, Egyptians are lining up today to vote for their next President. Local businesses hope the election will boost tourism to Eygpt.
Egypt asks IMF for $3 billion loan
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 19, 2012
After turning down a similar package in June, Egypt goes back to the International Monetary Fund for help as its economy weaken and interest rates increase.
Wael Ghonim on the Arab Spring and social media
John Moe Feb 6, 2012
A key figure in the Egyptian protests looks back and looks ahead.
For Egypt’s young people, jobs are few
Stephen Beard Feb 3, 2012
One year after the Egyptian revolution, the country's youth have free speech -- but still face massive unemployment levels.
For some in Egypt -- enough protests already!
Stephen Beard Jan 27, 2012
For a year, protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have demanded freedom and economic opportunity. Some say it’s time now to stop the protests.
