Latest in Tag: Al-sisi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-sisi

There is a conspiracy to weaken the east: Al-Tayeb
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar shared his thoughts on revolutions in the Middle East, west and east relations, student violence and the tribal crisis in Aswan

The armed forces is not above parliamentary monitoring: Sabahy
“My project seeks a successful state with all its sectors, instead of only depending on the military institution,” says the presidential candidate

Brotherhood calls for military ‘to return to its barracks’
Despite campaign promise to eliminate them, Brotherhood calls for democracy and unity to “remove Egypt from tyranny”

Youth should be provided with proper job opportunities and decent salaries: Al- Sisi
Al-Sisi provides brief plan to resolve unemployment issue

EGP 1.7tn debts issue must be resolved with speed: Al-Sisi
“Future generations should not inherit this debt,” the presidential candidate says

UPDATE: Al-Sisi interview part of ‘systematic media campaign’ to promote ‘candidate of the State’: Analyst
Irresponsible protests will lead to the collapse of the state, says Al-Sisi

Amr Moussa meets with high-ranking American officials in Washington
Moussa visited “a number of research centres”, politicians ahead of presidential elections

I am willing to do whatever it takes to restore security: Al-Sisi
“Irresponsible protests will lead to the collapse of the state,” says Al-Sisi

Foreign ministry eases restrictions for voters abroad
Citizens no longer required to register in advance to vote during presidential elections

Sabahy delivers first national address on state television, vows pursuit of social justice
Al-Sisi meets media practitioners to discuss his presidential campaign

Parties choose between Al-Sisi and Sabahy
The Free Egyptians Party is backing the former defence minister; the Justice Party “fully backs” Sabahy

Sabahy meets Al-Dostour Party figures
They discussed coordinating support after the party announced earlier this month that it is backing the presidential candidate

Who is responsible for the disbanding of the national partnership?
I have no problem with replacing the 30 June alliance term with the national partnership. Recently, I have used the term 30 June alliance to refer to the alliance formed between the old state supporters, the democratic entities and the army. This alliance went through many stages and attacks leading me to believe that it …

Al-Sisi campaign collects 500,000 signatures of support
Presidential hopeful’s legal advisor announces criteria adopted when submitting documents for presidential elections

Catherine Ashton voices praise for EU election monitoring, concern for Minya 529
EU High Representative delivers varying messages on Egypt before Foreign Affairs Council meeting
In Pictures: Portraits of Al Sisi in Cairo
Portraits of retired army chief and presidential candidate Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi photographed on 12 April 2014 in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Sisi is expected to win the May 26-27 presidential election riding on a wave of popularity and aided by an intensive media campaign after ousting former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. AFP …
Former New Valley governor does not regret Al-Sisi support
Cabinet stressed importance of neutrality of government towards presidential elections

Anti-Coup Alliance describes Ashton visit as ‘evil’
EU Election Observation Mission to monitor presidential elections

Whither Egypt’s miligarchy?
By Mohamed Selim On 3 July 2013, as then General, now Field Marshal, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced the ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi, millions of Egyptians cheered, while others jeered, as they received that expected ruse by Egypt’s most powerful establishment. Nine months after that annunciation, is Egypt better off? The answer is no. …
Foreign minister presses AU panel to reconsider membership freeze
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy urged the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) to reconsider its decision to freeze Egypt’s membership during a meeting with the African Union’s High Level Panel for Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday. The panel, led by former Malian President Alpha Oumar Konaré, was formed following the suspension of Egypt from …

Mortada Mansour announces presidential bid
Lawyer says his platform concentrates on “restoring Egyptian dignity” at home and abroad

Signatures of support for presidential candidates being collected
The two camps are currently collecting signatures and battling for support

New defence minister vows to stabilise national security
“Let us salute the great, brave hero Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and all members of the armed forces who daily risk their lives for Egypt,” Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi says

Are there serious doubts regarding the integrity of presidential elections?
Some friends and relatives are surprised at those who question the integrity of the coming elections and wonder why they keep raising doubts concerning their democracy. And if so, what is the available evidence that the elections will be conducted in an undemocratic atmosphere? The truth is, there is serious doubt-raising evidence concerning the coming …

Friday clashes leave 5 dead
Morsi supporters protest Al-Sisi’s presidential bid
I promise we can achieve stability, security and hope: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi resigns from armed forces; Sedki Sobhi promoted to General and expected to replace him

Al-Sisi to run for presidency
As per the constitution, defence minister must give up his position if he is to run for president

What are the justifications for Al-Sisi’s nomination? Part 3: Possible reform movement
In the previous articles, we highlighted three groups that are supporting Al-Sisi’s nomination. The first one is the popular movement, which expresses the general mood in the Egyptian streets. The second one if the old state movement, which encompass several groups with different goals and directions that believe in the old regime’s way and completely …

Al-Sisi’s austerity request
“Egypt’s youth is its hope; they need to give and not expect to take anything now.” “Egypt needs a lot from us. Egypt’s youth should not be thinking about when will they be able to get married or when will they ‘live’, they need to build the country first.” “Our economic situation is extremely difficult, …

What are the justifications for Al-Sisi’s nomination? Part two: The hegemonic state supporters
According to my analysis, highlighted in previous articles, the state includes three major groups, specifically, the police state supporters, the benevolent dictator supporter and those who support administrative reform. What bring the three groups together are their great faith in oppression and their unlimited confidence in the power and ability of the state. In addition, …