"Arrr! Egypt's el-Sissi sets sail for reelection, amidst a tempestuous sea of troubles from home 'n abroad!"
2023-12-18
Avast ye hearties! Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the Egyptian President, has been crowned for a third term in office with a mighty 90% o' the vote, as told by the election authorities on this fine Monday. Arrr, the winds of victory be blowin' strong for this swashbucklin' leader!
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has won a third term in office, as announced by election authorities. He secured a landslide victory with 89.6% of the vote, the highest percentage in Egypt's history. Despite running against three virtually unknown opponents, el-Sissi's re-election was widely expected. The election took place amidst the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has added to regional tensions. El-Sissi claimed that Egyptians voted to express their rejection of the war. The country is also facing an economic crisis, with high inflation and a devalued currency. El-Sissi, who has faced criticism for his human rights record and crackdown on dissent, promised to address the economic issues without providing specifics. Experts believe that mismanagement and a lopsided economy are the root causes of the crisis. El-Sissi's government implemented an IMF-backed reform program in 2016, but the austerity measures have led to soaring prices and hardships for ordinary Egyptians. Critics argue that inclusive growth and investment are necessary for Egypt to stabilize its economy. Under el-Sissi's leadership, thousands of government critics have been silenced or jailed, including both Islamists and secular activists who played a role in the 2011 uprising against former autocrat Hosni Mubarak.