Africa - Voice of America: Egypt Swears In New Cabinet with Mubarak Holdovers

Africa - Voice of America africa

Egypt Swears In New Cabinet with Mubarak Holdovers Aug 2nd 2012, 15:36 ​​Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil has defended his selections for the new 35-minister Cabinet, which includes key positions for holdovers from former President Hosni Mubarak's era. The prime minister told a news conference Thursday he chose ministers based on competence. State-run television says he also called for unity and urged Egyptians to work together for a "bright future." The Cabinet includes Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi. He will keep his job as defense ... Media files: 76893F19-6263-4CCA-9FF6-DB82BA0294EF_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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