More fallout in the foreign press on charges against actress Rania Youssef

Still topping coverage of Egypt in the foreign press is the fallout following the charges brought up against Actress Rania Youssef for “indecent exposure.” Pickups of Youssef’s apology is in most major outlets,including NYT. Most are noting that she faces a sentence of up to six years. Youssef is due in court in January.

Also worth noting in brief:

• Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called for the revival of the Nile Basin Commission to speed up development initiatives among the Nile Basin member states,according to the East African. Egypt has agreed with Tanzania to revive the Commission following its 20-year dormancy.