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Hamza Hendawi

Hamza Hendawi

Foreign Correspondent
Cairo
Hamza joined The National in Cairo in February 2019. A native of Egypt, he's covered the news from nearly 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. He's worked for Reuters and The Associated Press, covering nearly every recent Middle East conflict, including Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, South Sudan’s civil war and the US invasion of Iraq.

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A Sudanese protester gets his face painted during their sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum on May 9, 2019. AFP
Sudan's youth dare to dream of a brighter future after Bashir

Young Sudanese feel they control their future for the first time in their lives

AfricaMay 13, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
In this April 11, 2019 file photo, Sudanese in Khartoum, Sudan celebrate after President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown. AP
Sudan generals threaten early elections if protests continue

Sudan's transitional military leaders have rejected key elements of a constitutional draft proposed by protest leaders

AfricaMay 08, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Former Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir, is accused of money laundering and sponsoring terrorism. Reuters
Sudan’s Bashir investigated for money laundering and sponsoring terrorism

Critics are asking why the deposed leader is not facing charges for genocide

AfricaMay 07, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Sudanese women have played a major role in the protests that led to the fall of Omar Al Bashir. Reuters
How Sudanese women got their revenge on Omar Al Bashir

Angered by repression and toughened by years of hardship, women drove the protests that toppled the president

AfricaMay 06, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Sudanese protesters chant slogans during a sit-in outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum on May 1, 2019. AFP
Sudan's uprising: A deadly journey to bring about change

When junior officers and soldiers sided with demonstrators, it was all over for Omar Al Bashir

May 01, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Protesters perched on a billboard frame at the sit-in outside the headquarters of Sudan's armed forces in Khartoum. Hamza Hendawi for The National
Sudan: military and protesters fail to reach breakthrough in talks

Monday's discussions ended with both sides agreeing to further study each other's proposals

AfricaMay 01, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Maj Gen Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo has emerged as the second-most powerful man in Sudan after the overthrow of Omar Al Bashir.
Out of Sudan's Darfur desert: the rise and rise of 'Hemedti'

Paramilitary leader better known as Hemedti is a step away from position once occupied by former patron Omar Al Bashir

AfricaApril 30, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
A boy gets the Sudanese flag painted on his cheek at the sit-in protest outside the army headquarters in Khartoum. Hamza Hendawi for The National
Khartoum sit-in: 'I have never been more proud to be Sudanese'

Hundreds of thousands surround military headquarters in jubilation and hope after fall of Omar Al Bashir

AfricaApril 29, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi hosted the leaders of six African nations and senior officials from five others in the capital. AFP
African leaders meet in Cairo for urgent Sudan talks

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi hosted the leaders of six African nations and senior officials from five others

AfricaApril 24, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
The Chief of the National Elections Commission, Lashin Ibrahim, speaks during a press conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo on April 23, 2019, to announce the result of the referendum, extending the rule of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. AFP
Egypt backs constitutional changes by more than 88 per cent

Turnout for the three-day referendum was 44 per cent

AfricaApril 24, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Army officers on guard at a polling station as people enter to vote in Cairo on the second day of a nationwide referendum, on Sunday April 21, 2019. AP
El Sisi’s supporters look to boost turnout in Egypt referendum

Various tactics and incentives are being used to encourage people to the polls, regardless of which way they are going to vote

April 23, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egyptian nationals living in Kuwait pass under their country's national flag as they prepare to cast their votes in a referendum on constitutional amendments at the Egyptian embassy in Kuwait City. AFP
Egypt heads to the polls for referendum to extend Sisi’s rule

Expats voted last week and the poll in the country will be held over three days until Monday

April 21, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Banners in Arabic read "do the right thing" and "participation is a responsibility", to urge Egyptians to get out and vote in an upcoming referendum for the constitutional amendments. AFP
Egypt constitutional changes set for weekend referendum

The national poll on a major constitutional change is being organised in the coming days

April 17, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egypt's President and current Chairperson of the African Union, Abdel Fattah El Sisi, takes part in a joint press conference with Senegalese President at the Presidential Palace in Dakar for an official visit on April 12, 2019. AFP
Egypt’s parliament to vote on extending Sisi’s term limits

The legislature is likely to approve broad constitutional changes cementing the president’s power

April 15, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
The draw for the African Cup of Nations took place in spectacular surroundings. EPA
Great expectations will be on Egypt and Salah at African Cup of Nations

Tournament hosts will be expected to be triumphant by home fans in the competition they are hosting in June and July

FootballApril 14, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
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