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Latest in Tag: presidential elections
Al-Sisi becomes first candidate to submit documents for presidential elections
Former military chief says Egypt needs between EGP 3tn and 4tn to recover economically
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
Mortada Mansour announces presidential bid
Lawyer says his platform concentrates on “restoring Egyptian dignity” at home and abroad
Without political support? (Part One)
There are many questions concerning running for presidency and whether it is possible to do such a thing without political backing or support. For instance, can a real campaign be created and run without political support? The same question applies concerning running the country. These questions stem from some statements made by supporters of Field …
Sisi’s covert clues
By Philip Whitfield Gettysburg 1863: Government of the people, by the people, for the people. Ashen, sick as a dog, Abraham Lincoln barely lasted another 15 months on earth. The wireman was away supping. Missed the iconic two minutes: 271 words of epigrammatically pithy eloquence: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth …
Presidential candidates kick off campaigns
Sabahy campaign accuses Al-Sisi supporters of “irregularities”
Door opens for presidential hopefuls to submit candidacies
Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares polls for Egyptians abroad
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 …
Al-Sisi electoral programme in the works: Moussa
Amr Moussa says a number of public figures and experts are working on developing Al-Sisi’s electoral platform
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, …
New presidential elections law comes under fire
Lawyer files appeal, political parties suspicious after presidency issues a decree granting Supreme Electoral Commission immunity from legal scrutiny
Presidency prohibits appeals to election procedures
Constitutional expert criticises decision, says it is unconstitutional.
Mansour to review presidential election law
Constitutional expert says the law is “full of flaws”
Al-Dostour elects Egypt’s first female party leader
Hala Shukrallah will succeed Mohamed ElBaradei
Sabahy cautiously advises against Al-Sisi’s nomination
Presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahy criticises political detentions, says result of upcoming elections not a “forgone conclusion”
Sabahy enters presidential race; decision widens Tamarod rift
The presidential hopeful announces the decision after months of consideration
In Pictures: Egypt braces for presidential elections with posters and renovations
Photos by AFP
‘Judges for Egypt’ member removed from position
“If I could go back in time, I would have repeated the same actions,” Sharaby says
Tamarod announces support for Al-Sisi if he runs for presidency
The movement apologises for earlier statement urging Al-Sisi to not run for presidency
Will Al-Sisi run for president?
First we will discuss the consequences of General Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi running for president. What first comes to mind is that Al-Sisi will win, of course, which would confirm the doubt that 30 June was a military coup. This would seriously hurt Egypt’s connections with the international political scene. On the other hand, this win …
Sabahy launches presidential race, announces candidacy ‘on one condition’
Former presidential hopeful calls for national consensus naming “candidate of the revolution”
Campaign to convince Al-Sisi to run for presidency plans to gather signatures
We call for demonstrations on 6 October under the slogan “Returning the favour and supporting Al-Sisi for presidency”: “Kammel Gemilak” campaign head
Tahrir protesters escalate their demands
The second closing of Tahrir square’s Mogamma by protesters
MB offered support for late VP Omar Suleiman
Kamal: Muslim Brotherhood offered Suleiman to support him in the presidential elections under their conditions
SEC to decide on Shafiq appeal request on Wednesday
The Supreme Elections Committee holds hearing on appeal submitted by Ahmed Shafiq and says it will announce final decision on Wednesday
Rowhani has 51% of vote in 76% of polling stations: Iran
Rowhani, a former top nuclear negotiator, collected 14.2 million votes out of 27.6 million counted by 5pm
Iran votes in key presidential contest
With the conservative camp divided, reformists seem confident of a good showing by moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani
Iran reformists hopeful on eve of presidential vote
Cleric Hassan Rowhani has emerged as one of the frontrunners in the poll with a real chance of forcing a run-off against the conservatives
President sued for not holding presidential elections
Lawyer claims presidential elections should have followed the issuance of the constitution