Egypt Presidential Elections
As voting closes in Egypt's presidential polls, el-Sissi may win a 3rd term
Voting closed on Tuesday in Egypt's presidential election that is almost certain to see President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi secure a third term. The election has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a conflict on Egypt's eastern border that threatens to expand into wider regional turmoil. Voting began Sunday. According to a timetable published by the National Election Authority, the results will be announced on Dec. 18. El-Sissi, who has been president for over nine years, faces no serious challenger. The three other candidates include Farid Zahran, head of the opposition Social Democratic Party; Abdel-Sanad Yamama, chairman of the Wafd Party; and Hazem Omar, head of the Republican People's Party. More than 67 million Egyptians were eligible to vote, with the turnout yet to be announced. As of noon Monday, 45% of the eligible electorate had cast their ballots, the National Election Authority said. A runoff is set for Jan. 8-10 if no candidate secures more than 50% of the
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Egyptians begin voting in contest set to hand President Sisi second term
The result will be announced on April 2, according to the National Election Authority
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