Monthly Archives: February 2011

Watch Libyan Foreign Minister Musa Kusa

Posted on February 26, 2011 by huecri

Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Bill Burns spoke twice over February 24-25 with Libyan Foreign Minister Musa Kusa and Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman has spoken with Kusa several times, the State Department said. The thing to watch is what … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Army has a fortune to lose

Posted on February 9, 2011 by huecri

Military-run firms hold strong positions in a wide range of key industries, including food (olive oil, milk, bread and water); cement and gasoline; vehicle production (joint ventures with Jeep to produce Cherokees and Wranglers); and construction, in which it benefits … Continue reading →

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Crowd at egyptian magles el sha3b

Posted on February 8, 2011 by huecri

The Israelis were ”‘shocked’ by [President Hosni] “Mubarak’s aged appearance and slurred speech” but very impressed by Omar Suleiman (spelled “Soliman” in this cable), the intelligence chief who in January 2011 was named vice president. Continue reading →

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Egyptian transition overhangs Naguib Sawiris mobile phone deal

Posted on February 7, 2011 by huecri

The political turmoil engulfing Egypt for the past two weeks has jeopardised the planned merger between Orascom Telecom (OT) and Wind Italy with Vimpelcom. Vimpelcom ‘s board had approved a revised deal for Egyptian magnate Naguib Sawiris’ telecom assets that … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Richest Man Weighs In

Posted on February 5, 2011 by huecri

With Egyptian banks and jobs sites expected to open again on Sunday, Nassef Sawiris, CEO of Orascom Construction, told CNBC Friday, that the result of the protests is a “victory” for Egyptians and, especially, for the country’s youth. “In my … Continue reading →

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Wikileaks: Tantawi would maintain status quo through end of his time

Posted on February 5, 2011 by huecri

The 75-year-old Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, the Egyptian defense minister. has long been derided by some Egyptian military officers as Mubarak’s “poodle,” and U.S. officials have expressed exasperation with Tantawi’s firm resistance to change or reform of any sort. … Continue reading →

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Mubarak of Egypt holed up at Camp 75?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by huecri

Is President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt at Camp 75, Manshiyet el-Bakri, home of the Republican Guard? Continue reading →

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