Subtle Freedoms in Egypt
A children’s game named after the president’s testicles is the latest outlet for popular dissent in Egypt.
Culture
Football in a War Zone
In Libya, football is a rare space without political issues and free of tension.
The 2017 zenith Photo Award
by zenith Staff
The search for identity and the poetry of everyday life were captured by photographers in the zenith Photo Award, with the theme Islam in Europe. The winners were announced at a ceremony in Berlin.
Cultural Space in Benghazi
by Mat Nashed
In conservative Benghazi the cultural space Tanarout has become a haven from the war, a space where boys and girls can escape growing extremism and the rampant unemployment induced by the ongoing conflict.
Can Performance Art Help Heal Egypt’s Wounds?
by Leo Wigger
Egypt’s turbulent last years have left its society even more divided. Koshari, a contemporary circus project, aims to bring Egyptian society closer together through artistic street performances.
Preventing and Reducing Violent Extremism
Cultural activities, artistic projects, the promotion of inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue can help prevent and reduce violent extremism writes Dr Asiem El Difraoui.
Life in the Kingdom of Men
An interview with Manal Al-Sharif, who was arrested in Saudi Arabia for daring to defie the kingdom’s edicts against female drivers, forcing her to flee the country of her birth.
Young Writers Speak of Their Libya
by Mat Nashed
An anthology of work from 25 young Libyan writers has created a scandal in Libya due to claims of obscenity. Now many of the writers fear for their lives.