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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.
Egyptian soccer fans blame the American coach for a humiliating loss to Ghana
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.
Egyptian unrest boils over as military kills hundreds of Morsi supporters
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 […]