North Africa

Libyan Opposition Dismisses Civil War Fears

Leading figure in the movement rejects suggestions that tribal divisions could turn into open conflict.

Egyptians Migrants Fear Libyan Escalation

Thousands of Egyptian economic migrants caught up in the Libyan revolution are streaming back into Egypt, worried that the violence across the border is going to get worse.

"Delusional" Gaddafi

The Arab world has at once ridiculed the Libyan leader’s bizarre TV appearances and been appalled by the brutal suppression of his people.

An Arab Model for Democracy

The time is ripe to crystallise a creative vision for Egyptian democracy, one that can perhaps be used as a model by other Arab countries.

Tweeting From Tahrir

An Egyptian journalist recalls how he dodged rocks, plain-clothes police, camels and agonised over journalistic ethics while reporting on the uprising in Tahrir Square.

Egyptian Media Facing Sea Change

Egyptians Ponder Israel Peace Terms

The Egyptian army has been quick to commit to all its international agreements, however ordinary people say they want more dignified relations with their neighbour.

Arab TV's Morality Tales Turned Upside Down

For decades Egyptian soap operas conditioned Arabs to be virtuous and stoic when all around them was corrupt – TV footage of the Egyptian uprising has changed all that.

The Tough Task Facing the Egyptian Military

What Next in the New Egypt?

After the euphoria of Mubarak's resignation, Egyptians discuss fundamental political and economic reforms.