AlJazeeraEnglish on Mar 3, 2011 - Essam Sharaf, a former transport minister, is Egypt's new prime minister.He replaces Ahmed Shafiq, who was appointed to the position by ousted leader Hosni Mubarak after last month's opposition protests.12 hours before his resignation, Shafiq was on local television saying he was not going anywhere. But political changes are going ahead.The appointment of Sharaf is supported by youth and opposition groups, who are keen to be rid of any remnants of the old regime.
Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports.
