In the recently concluded presidential election in Egypt, President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi emerged victorious with an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote, securing a new six-year term, as announced by the National Elections Authority on Monday.
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The election witnessed an “unprecedented” turnout of 66.8%, with over 39 million voters participating among Egypt’s 67 million eligible voters.
President al-Sissi, who has led the country for a decade, faced three opponents in the election. Hazem Omar, leader of the Republican People’s Party, secured the second position with 4.5% of the vote, while Farid Zahran, leader of a left-wing party, and Abdel-Sanad Yamama of the Wafd party, lagged behind.
The victory ensures President al-Sissi a third term, set to commence in April and supposed to be his final term under the Egyptian Constitution. Despite challenges such as economic crises, inflation at 36.4%, currency devaluation, and rising food prices, the election outcome aligns with expectations in the country of 106 million people.
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President al-Sissi’s previous wins in the 2014 and 2018 presidential elections saw him securing over 96% of the vote, highlighting the continued support for his leadership.