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

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.

Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns
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The Egyptian govt has begun demolishing Cairo's iconic houseboats

The Egyptian govt has begun demolishing Cairo's iconic houseboats
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New exhibit shows how Islamic art influenced French luxury jewelry maker Cartier

New exhibit shows how Islamic art influenced French luxury jewelry maker Cartier
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi at a podium with an Egyptian flag behind him

Activists look to Congress after Biden requests military aid for Egypt without human rights conditions

Activists look to Congress after Biden requests military aid for Egypt without human rights conditions
A convoy of vehicles transporting royal mummies is seen in Cairo, April 3, 2021.

Mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens move to a new resting place in 'Pharaohs’ Golden Parade’

Mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens move to a new resting place in 'Pharaohs’ Golden Parade’
Hosni Mubarak is shown in a close up photograph looking to his left with his chin resting on his hand.

Egypt's Mubarak, ousted by popular revolt in 2011, dies aged 91

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who ruled for 30 years until he was ousted in a popular uprising against corruption and autocracy, died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

Egypt's Mubarak, ousted by popular revolt in 2011, dies aged 91
An anti-government protester hits by a tear gas canister during a protest march in Hong Kong, China, on Oct. 20, 2019.

Global protests gaining attention in financial markets

Forced fiscal loosening in a world already swamped with debt and heading into another downturn may unnerve creditors and bond holders, especially those holding government debt as an insurance against recession and a haven from volatility.

Global protests gaining attention in financial markets
Mohammed Morsi, former president of Egypt, waved to his supporters after casting his vote at a polling station in a school in Al-Sharqya, 37 miles northeast of Cairo, on June 16, 2012.

Mohammed Morsi was an 'accidental president' whom protesters say failed to bring democracy to Egypt

For many Egyptians who protested during the Arab Spring, Mohammed Morsi never delivered on what they hoped to see happen in the country.

Mohammed Morsi was an 'accidental president' whom protesters say failed to bring democracy to Egypt
A man walks with a crowd at night with the Egyptian flag behind him.

Bestselling Egyptian author says he's being sued for 'insulting' the government

The bestselling author of "The Yacoubian Building" has faced bans, backlash and now, a lawsuit in his homeland of Egypt.

Bestselling Egyptian author says he's being sued for 'insulting' the government
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.

Ramy Essam wrote a song in 2011 that became the anthem of the Tahrir Square protests. But fast-forward eight years and Essam is living in exile in Sweden making music protesting some of the very same things about the Egyptian government.

This Egyptian musician's passport was revoked for his political songs. He still can't wait to go home again.
A candle surrounded by barbed wire next to a written description of Amal Fathy

Egypt and Amal Fathy: One woman's story highlights national wave of repression and sexual violence

Former actress and model Amal Fathy posted a 12-minute video lamenting her experiences with sexual harassment in Cairo, Egypt. Police detained and accused her of broadcasting false news affecting national security and the possession of indecent materials. Two days after her arrest, Fathy was also charged with belonging to a terrorist group.

Egypt and Amal Fathy: One woman's story highlights national wave of repression and sexual violence
A woman burns a portrait of ousted President Mohamed Mursi at the funeral of Egyptian public prosecutor Hisham Barakat, on the second anniversary of the June 30 protests, in Cairo, Egypt, June 30, 2015.

Five years of Sisi’s crackdown has left ‘no form of opposition’ in Egypt

Egypt's "second revolution" unleashed a fierce crackdown which is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's now it happened.

Five years of Sisi’s crackdown has left ‘no form of opposition’ in Egypt
 Traditional Women’s Music from Ghana album cover

A Mother's Day to end all wars

If you haven’t heard, Mother’s Day is this weekend.

A Mother's Day to end all wars
Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Tahrir Square after presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt April 2, 2018. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi won 97 percent of the vote with virtually no opposition.

The arrest of an Egyptian satirist shines a light on the government's system of intimidation

Vlogger Shadi Abu Zeid was neither taken to a local police department nor charged in a civilian court. His whereabouts remained unknown for more than a day, until Monday evening, when his sister posted online that he had appeared at a state security prosecutor’s hearing in Cairo.

The arrest of an Egyptian satirist shines a light on the government's system of intimidation
Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Tahrir square after presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt, April 2, 2018.

Egypt's Sisi wins 97 percent in election with no real opposition

The United Nations expressed concern over the crackdown on dissent, including the media, which took place before last week's vote.

Egypt's Sisi wins 97 percent in election with no real opposition