Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

• 04 Apr 2024

On 2nd April, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi began his final six-year term as Egypt's President, promising to prioritize the country's interests.

• Expected to remain in power until 2030, unless constitutional amendments extend his tenure.
• Re-elected in December with 89.6% of the vote, facing criticism of election process.
• His tenure marked by stability and security concerns, as well as economic challenges.
• Egypt inaugurates the New Administrative Capital, a $58bn megaproject in the desert.
• Critics highlight concerns over political repression, human rights abuses, and economic sustainability under el-Sisi's rule.
• Despite reforms and foreign investment, structural changes needed for long-term economic improvement.