A rich source of reflection and an important wake-up call: Ati Metwaly reports from the 9th Rencontres de Bamako photography biennale in Mali

The US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq in the wake of 9/11 is tantamount to despondent measures for despairing times, but then these are old imperialist games. Eric Walberg speaks to Gamal Nkrumah about how best to stand up to postmodern imperialism

Nehad Selaiha remembers Saadallah Wannoos as she welcomes a new student production of his Rites of Signs and Changes

Egypt is the first Arab country to be guest of honour at the T†YAP International Istanbul Book Fair, reports Nevine El-Aref