Mali makes mileage of being in the middle of the continent, says Gamal Nkrumah

Nevine El-Aref witnesses the reopening of Al-Muizz Street following its recent rehabilitation, carried out with a view to developing it into an open air museum to showcase the best of Cairo's Islamic art

The new Israeli ambassador to Egypt began his term this week amid controversy as to whether he's the best man for the job, Doaa El-Bey reports

Non-governmental organisations seek a greater role in the development process, reports Reem Leila

The Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council began its review of Egypt's record on human rights yesterday, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Hossam Tammam detects a major shift in the regime's attitude towards the Muslim Brotherhood

The shortage of subsidised gas cylinders has spilled over into a fourth week, reports Mohamed Abdel-Baky

Controversial former minister of housing Mohamed Ibrahim Suleiman has been banned from travelling outside Egypt pending investigation on charges of misappropriating public funds, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Minister of Finance Youssef Boutros Ghali's medical treatment, billed to the taxpayer, has left opposition MPs up in arms, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Ahead of elections eyes are increasingly turned to the performance of the Supreme Constitutional Court, reports Mohamed Abdel-Baky

The Ministry of Culture has selected Hill International to be project manager of the Grand Egyptian Museum, reports Nevine El-Aref

Violence against women claimed more than 300 lives during the past year, Reem Leila reports