Is Egypt on the brink of another uprising?
While the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has consolidated power over all state institutions, it would be foolish to rule out the possibility of another popular revolt
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While the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has consolidated power over all state institutions, it would be foolish to rule out the possibility of another popular revolt
Food prices doubled, salaries halved, banks restricting withdrawals: Egyptians now have the same problems as the Lebanese. But if things get worse here, the fallout will be far more damaging.
The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.
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The Egyptian government has endorsed broad privatisation and fiscal austerity but popular backlashes are likely to slow down any major changes to the country's economic structure.