ONTV channel finds itself in controversy with social media users and free speech activists, following the suspension TV anchor Rania Badawi on Wednesday, after she criticised the performance of Investment Minister Dalia Khorshid. In her first episode of the Kol Youm (Every day) talk show on Wednesday, Badawi depicted the minister as “the worst minister in the government”. ONTV released a statement announcing the suspension and accused her of lacking professionalism. State-TV anchor Azza El-Hennawy was suspended for criticising President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s performance. The Egyptian Media Company, owned by Egyptian businessperson Ahmed Abou Hashima, acquired ONTV from business tycoon Naguib Sawiris.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 15, 2016 15:22 UTC