The case of Patrick Zaki, who had been studying in Italy and was convicted of spreading “fake news,” prompted an outpouring of support in two countries.
Author: VIVIAN YEE
In Tuna-Obsessed Tunisia, a Favorite Food Becomes a Lot Less Affordable
Tunisians put canned tuna on pizza, pastries and pretty much everything else. Don’t even ask for a tuna-free sandwich. But inflation risks turning an everyday essential into a luxury out of reach.
Egypt Is Upset by a Dutch Exhibit About Afrocentrism
A new exhibit in the Netherlands explores how Black musicians have drawn inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. Egyptians say it distorts their history and identity.
Egypt Is Upset by a Dutch Exhibit About Afrocentrism
A new exhibit in a Dutch museum explores how Black musicians have drawn inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. Egyptians say it distorts their history and identity.
Tunisians Mourn a Hard-Fought Freedom Rapidly Slipping Away
When reflecting on their Arab Spring revolution, Tunisians often say that freedom of expression was the only concrete achievement. As the country slides back toward autocracy, that, too, is being quickly eroded.
As Egypt Faces Crisis, President el-Sisi Tries Talks With Opposition
The rare — and tightly constrained — outreach is a sign that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi may be feeling the pressure of rising discontent and a sinking economy.
2 Visitors Killed at Synagogue in Tunisia by Naval Guardsman
The guardsman, who the authorities said was shot dead by security officers, killed two visitors and two guards at an ancient temple on the island of Djerba. He also killed a guard at his base.
Whose Queen? Netflix and Egypt Spar Over an African Cleopatra.
Egyptians say the influential streaming service is dragging an ancient queen into a modern, and decidedly Western, debate — about Black representation in Hollywood — in which she has no real place.
Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria, Ending a Nearly 12-Year Suspension
The country is poised for a triumphant return this month at the league’s next summit — perhaps represented by President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader accused of committing war crimes against his own people.
Sudanese Refugees Desperate for Safety Flee to Egypt
The war between two generals for power in Sudan has separated family members and driven tens of thousands to flee. Many had returned after the 2019 revolution with hopes for a more democratic future.