The Latest Breaking News from Abdel Fattah elSisi

EU announces $8bn package for Egypt as part of deal to check migration

The agreement, which lifts EU’s relationship with Egypt to ‘strategic partnership’, draws criticism from rights groups.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2024

New Hamas Gaza truce proposal outlines exchange of captives for prisoners

With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on ‘unrealistic demands’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

Is­rael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 161

At least 20 Palestinians have died after Israel attacked a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian assistance.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

David Cameron pushes his plan for Gaza ceasefire as he meets Middle East leaders

Diplomatic blitz in Jordan and Egypt, as foreign secretary argues case for ‘sustainable’ end to conflict

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secures third term with landslide victory

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been reelected for a third, six-year term in office. He has ruled Egypt with an iron fist since seizing power from Islamists a decade ago, but now faces mounting frustration over an economic crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2023

President el-Sisi declared victorious in Egypt election

Sisi took 89.6 percent of the vote to secure a third term, with turnout at 66.8 percent, says election authority.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023

Egypt’s press syndicate comes ‘back to life’

Under a new leader, Egypt’s journalists’ body is reviving its role as a platform to defend the rights of media workers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023

Mourning and worrying about the future in rural Egypt

As Egyptians worry about the economy, a rural family torn apart by tragedy faces a crisis without their main earners.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023

Egypt election: Is President el-Sisi poised to win a third term?

Household finances are severely squeezed but with no clear opponent, incumbent is favourite to win upcoming election.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023

Egypt presidential elections: Here’s what you need to know

Egyptians will vote for their next president over a three-day period starting on December 10.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2023