Are Egyptians Africans? I received a commission from CNN to do a feature piece on Egyptian identity in July 2007. The four-minute segment was scheduled to appear on CNN’s Inside Africa, a weekly program that prides itself on showcasing the “genuine” Africa, complete with all of its variety, illustrious history, and vibrant culture. This program … Continue reading Are Egyptians Africans? Who exactly are the Egyptians—Arabs or Africans?