All about the new cabinet: One topic echoed through the airwaves last night, the resignation of the cabinet and the formation of a new one, also led by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. We have the details of the story in the news well, above.

No surprise: Madbouly staying on as prime minister comes as no surprise, especially with the amount of murmurs we have heard about the matter before the official announcement yesterday, Al Shorouk Editor in Chief Emad El Din Hussein told Kelma Akhira’s Lamees El Hadidi (watch, runtime: 40:06).

Adib is less than thrilled: “I had hoped that we’d see a new prime minister,” El Hekaya’s Amr Adib said (watch, runtime: 29:35), voicing his respect and appreciation for Madbouly, but explaining that he wanted to see a complete overhaul of the cabinet. “The people want to see new faces with fresh ideas,” he added.

What do we want from the new cabinet? The new government needs to implement a “real economic reform plan” based on clear goals that will impact the life of the average citizen, El Hadidi said. She added that she would like to see the new cabinet supporting the private sector, improving the investment climate, implementing structural reforms, and having a clear tax policy.

Who’s in and who’s out: No less than 12 of the country’s 32 ministers will be switched around, Hussein said, pointing to the ministers of supply, culture, environment, and electricity. He expects International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat to retain her position.

New governors too? We could see the country welcoming new governors as well, be it alongside the cabinet shuffle or shortly after it, Ala Masouleety’s Ahmed Moussa said (watch, runtime: 1:05)

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