ISRAEL APOLOGIZES TO EGYPT. There is always tension between Israel and Egypt – and every other Middle East nation. In Jerusalem, the government of Benjamin Netanyahu struggles to identify their role since the Arab Spring, and in particular with Egypt. … Continue reading →

The political chaos and religious tensions in the Middle East and North Africa are giving the Christian Church unprecedented opportunities to share the love of Christ with those who are affected by political unrest.

Dr Moyes and Bible League are encouraging Christians to pray for believers in these regions and to share the love of Christ with others. Bible League continues to work diligently to provide Bibles and training for these Christians during these uncertain times. Continue reading →

In July 2010, some of you may recall my Egypt News article called Egypt’s New President?

In this article, I questioned the democratic strength in Egypt, where many people want an end to the unpopular President Mubarak’s 29-year reign:

Many are sick of the State Riot Police with their violent oppression of protesters. It is believed that the regime systematically uses torture against its citizens. The Muslim Police Force is continually oppressing the Christian Copts, and random murder of citizens occurs.

I noted that it is not easy to challenge the 29-year-long rule of President Hosni Mubarak when the law bans meetings of more than three people:

Any challenger must be the leader of a political Party, but no party is allowed to exist, no Party offices can be opened, and no public demonstrations are permitted.

The riots in Egypt this week have since come to pass:

But Mubarak cannot stop the people. They are unanimous in their desire for change and a restoration of Egypt as a truly democratic country. Continue reading →

How does a contender for being elected President of his country, which is a democracy, run for office when the law restricts his running? That is the issue facing one of Egypt’s greatest sons. His approach is to remain visible … Continue reading →

It is a very exciting time for Egyptologists, as the old, controversial dates are either finally confirmed or reassigned more accurately in regards to the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. Continue reading →

The land of Egypt is actually 97% desert. Only about 5% of the land is conducive to human occupation and no more than 4% is arable, that is, suitable for agriculture. The population densities along the Nile River and its … Continue reading →

A great deal of research is being carried out in Egypt, and I have reported a number of fascinating discoveries already this year. Another team working since 1989, French this time, has made a new find in the el-Shawaf area … Continue reading →

The latest hearing in the trial of the five men accused of murdering three Christians in Malatya, Eastern Turkey was held on 15 April 2010. In mid April 2007 three Christian men, Necati Aydin, Ugur Yuksel and Tilmann Geske, were … Continue reading →

In ancient times perfumes and incense were as beloved as they are today, but were also used extensively in pharaonic temple ritual. In his work ‘Isis and Osiris’ the historian Plutarch commented that the Egyptian priests burned incense three times … Continue reading →

Morocco is situated at the top of the African continent close to Europe. It has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, and a rugged mountainous interior. Culturally it has a rich culture developed from Arab, Berber, European, and African influences. Continue reading →