In this video report by AP, Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak announce the resignation of his government. It is not clear whether and when there will be a new government and new elections.
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Eritreans in Sinai: imminent liberation
We receive and publish this press release from a NGO about the imminent release of the Eritreans hostages in Sinai, Egypt.
Africa Cup: record win for Egypt
Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations against Ghana in Luanda (Angola) today with one goal scored by Mohamed Gedo at the 85th minute. This is a record third successive time Egypt wins the Africa cup. “The substitute Mohamed Gedo scored the winner five minutes from full time after playing a one-two with Mohamed […]
Egypt
Full Name Arab Republic of Egypt Capital Cairo Form of Government Semi-Presidential Republic Date of Independence 28 February, 1922 Date of Entry into the UN Total Area 1,002,450 km2 (30th)387,048 sq mi Total Population (2008 estimate) 75,500,662 (16th) Time Zone EET (UTC+2) Currency Egyptian Pound GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) $127.966 billion (52nd) GDP Per Capita […]