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Egypt's economy no better two years after Hosni Mubarak

Feb 11, 2013
Unrest returns to the streets two years after the ex-president's ouster, which means more disruption for the country's economy.

Egyptians cast votes for first president since Mubarak

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 holds first round of presidential elections

May 23, 2012
It's a historic day for the country. Journalist Amira Ahmed talks about the atmosphere in Egypt right now.

Egypt's army is still a force in the economy

Jan 3, 2012
Egypt's army has economic interests ranging from construction to tourism. Getting it to focus just on soldiering may not be easy.

Election consultants for hire in Egypt

Apr 27, 2011
Free and fair elections in Egypt are a new thing, so candidates -- and voters -- have a lot to learn. And that's where American consultants come in.

American wheat in the Middle East

Apr 26, 2011
The political landscape in the Middle East is changing. And there is one American industry watching the events closely.

Egypt seeks debt forgiveness from U.S.

Apr 14, 2011
Fayza Abulnaga, Egypt's minister of planning and international cooperation, discusses her country's economic challenges and what happens if Egypt doesn't get the aid and assistance it needs.

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Revolution 2.0 in the Middle East

Mar 28, 2011
Tech-savvy activists are organizing online to create revolutionary change in their countries. Now those tools are influencing many aspects of daily life.

When a lobbyist's client is Egypt

Mar 14, 2011
Lobbyists show a country the ropes in the U.S. -- and how to pull them.

Clinton to talk foreign aid with Egypt

Mar 14, 2011
U.S. must decide how economic aid can support Egypt's political and social change.