Regions / Africa / Egypt

The future is unknown, but we can learn on the job, says Maria Golia.

Maria Golia experiences beautiful music and blunt talk at a Cairo gathering.

In a climate of uncertainty, Maria Golia discovers that laughter can sound hollow.

Rami Zurayk says the Arab uprisings offer a unique chance to embrace food sovereignty.

Love can be tough amid the boredom and despair of a city slum, writes Maria Golia.

Feature films can tell us much about the cultural background to recent events in North Africa and the Middle East. Malcolm Lewis has been watching some of them.

The independent press has gained strength from the revolution, writes Maria Golia.

There may be no easy answer, but identity has become an obsession, discovers Maria Golia, among a people in turmoil.

Maria Golia’s tailor has the currency markets stitched up.

Maria Golia savours a moment of extraordinary clarity for Egypt.

As the ripples of rebellion spread through the Arab world, what’s next for democracy?

In the name of research, Maria Golia meets a man with an unusual mission.

Maria Golia meets the man with the eyes of a caged god.

Egyptian politics heats up over Mubarak succession

An overseas trip lets Maria Golia see her hometown in a new light.

'Make do and mend' is a time-honoured Egyptian talent, discovers Maria Golia.

Hossam Bahgat is one of Egypt’s most prominent and effective human rights campaigners. He explains why things are getting worse in his country.

Maria Golia ponders Egypt’s attitude towards sexuality.

Maria Golia tackles taboos about money in Cairo.