Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef makes comeback to state TV after more than a decade in exile

Egyptian-American comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef made a long-awaited comeback to Egyptian TV on Tuesday night, having ...

Comedian Bassem Youssef Back On Egypt TV After 11 Years

Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef, who has lived in exile in the United States since 2014, made his long-awaited return to the country's television screens on Tuesday after more than a decade off the ...
Egyptian Streets

Mo Amer in Egypt: A Night of Laughter, Culture, and a Few Missteps

In what was one of the most anticipated comedy shows of the year, Mohammed (Mo) Amer brought his global “El Oso Palestino” ...
Yahoo

‘I’m a Clown, I’m a Clown’: Anti-Israel Guest Buckles Under Grilling From Piers Morgan Over Pushing Charlie Kirk Conspiracy

Piers Morgan pulled no punches when confronting Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef for suggesting that Israel was behind the killing of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk. Morgan began the lengthy exchange by ...
Star Tribune

In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage

NEW YORK — Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose ''Daily Show''-like program ... perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was at the center of a battle over free speech. As long as jokes ...
Ahram Online

Actor Khaled El‑Nabawy, director Mohamed Abdel-Aziz among 46th CIFF's honourees

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced several honourees of its 46th edition (12-21 October), including ...