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Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns

Planet Hip Hop

Hip-hop has taken root in Egypt. Authorities are trying to suppress it. But the raw power of the music may be unstoppable. Yasmine el Rashidi, author of “Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change,” tells host Marco Werman how young Egyptians are pushing hip-hop to the limit.

A handout photo of Egyptian musician Ramy Essam

This Egyptian musician’s passport was revoked for his political songs. He still can’t wait to go home again.

Music

Quiet Beauty on the Nile

Arts, Culture & Media
Image of Sisi on chocolate

Egypt’s top military commander gets put on a chocolate pedestal

Global Politics
Work by graffiti artist Abo Bakr on a street near Tahrir Square in Cairo as seen in Jehane Noujaim’s documentary, 'The Square.'

‘The Square’ documentary brings Egypt’s revolution to the big screen

Arts, Culture & Media
Egypt's head coach Bob Bradley (R) of the US speaks with Ahmed Fathi before a training session during their final training camp.

Egyptian soccer fans blame the American coach for a humiliating loss to Ghana

Sports

Egypt’s stunning 6-1 loss to Ghana has hurt Egypt’s national soccer team’s chances of qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in Brazil. The loss has touched nerves in the politically divided country, which hasn’t made it to the World Cup since 1990. Many fans are targeting their anger at American coach Bob Bradley.

Residents and tourists watch as smoke rises from a state security building in the Sinai after a car bomb blast. Medical sources said three were killed and 48 injured in the attack.

The last few days have seen rising violence in Egypt

Conflict & Justice

Suspected Islamists in Egypt have attacked security targets, a day after 50 people died during protests in the capital, Cairo.

A soldier stands next to an armored personnel carrier near Tahrir Square, Cairo. An uneasy calm has returned to Egypt, but there are fears of renewed violence. (Photo: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)

Egypt Deeply Split Amid Fears of Islamist Insurgency

Conflict & Justice

It’s been a month since the guns of the Egyptian army cleared protesters off the streets of Cairo.

Egyptian unrest boils over as military kills hundreds of Morsi supporters

Global Politics

Supporters of former Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi have staged a continuous sit-in protest inside Cairo since he was forced from office by the country’s military leadership. On Wednesday, the military launched a bloody assault on the largely Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated group of supporters, killing hundreds and injuring more.

Dissecting The Egyptian Division in Cairo & the United States

The world reacted to the violence in Egypt yesterday, with President Obama condemning the bloodshed and canceling joint military exercises, though he made no mention of any changes to aid. “The Egyptian people deserve better than what we’ve seen over the last several days,” the president said Thursday. “And to the Egyptian people, let me […]