Hamada Elrasam

After slow, partial openings, major mosques and churches in Egypt hold key prayers for the first time in over five months

Analysts attribute what appears to be low voter turnout to coronavirus and apathy

As tensions escalate over the Nile River Dam, refugees say racism and fear are also on the rise in Egypt  

Long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River dam, which remains unresolved is sparking uptick in hostilities

In Cairo, locals followed bans on large gatherings, but many still sacrificed their animals in public or at home

A new wave of online protests leads to arrest of former student at prestigious American University in Cairo and thousands of women and girls have sent official complaints about sexual harassment

Social media in Egypt is exploding with voices echoing #MeToo movement following the July 4th arrest of Ahmed Bassam Zaki, a former college student accused of raping or harassing as many as 100 women and girls

The number of COVID-19 patients and related deaths in Egypt has more than tripled in the past month while extreme poverty grips the nation. But Egyptian leaders say because of the dire economic situation, they are slowly lifting restrictions on entertainment, education, worship and eating out.

Doctors say hospitals are not equipped to handle the pandemic in Egypt

Experts say the virus is still on the rise in Egypt and hospitals are not prepared for a widespread outbreak