How was Al Sisi elected?
El-Sisi won the election with 97%, according to the official results. A runoff would have taken place 19 to 21 April outside the country and 24 to 26 April within the country if no candidate had reached 50% of the vote. The election had a turnout of roughly 41%, lower than the 2014 election’s 47%.
How did Abdel Fattah El-Sisi become president?
The election, held between 26 and 28 May, featured one opponent, Hamdeen Sabahi, saw 47% participation by eligible voters, and resulted in Sisi winning in a landslide victory with 97% of the vote. Sisi was sworn into office as President of Egypt on 8 June 2014.
Does Egypt have a king?
The monarchy was abolished on 18 June 1953 following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 and the establishment of a republic.
Is Egypt getting better?
Egypt was one of the few emerging market countries that experienced a positive growth rate in 2020. As a result of the government’s swift and prudent policy response, coupled with IMF support, the Egyptian economy showed resilience in the face of the pandemic.
When was the last election held in Egypt?
Parliamentary elections were held in Egypt held from 28 November 2011 to 11 January 2012, following the revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, after which the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) dissolved Parliament. However the dissolution was ruled unconstitutional and Parliament was reinstated.
Is Egypt holding a second round of parliamentary election?
^ “Egypt holds second round of parliamentary election”. BBC. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 21 December 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2011. ^ “In Egypt, Signs of Heavy Turnout as Second round of Voting Begins”. PBS. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 December 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
How many MPs have been appointed in Egypt?
Retrieved 27 December 2011. ^ “Egypt: 10 MPs Appointed in Parliament”. 22 January 2012. Archived from the original on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012. ^ “النتائج النهائية لانتخابات مجلس الشعب القوائم: 127 مقعدا للحرية والعدالة و96 للنور و36 للوفد و33 للكتلة ..وفي الفردي108 للحرية والعدالة و27 للنور و2 للوفد و مقعد للكتلة”.
When is the election for the Consultative Council?
The election for the upper house, the Shura Council (“the Consultative Council”) are to follow on 29 January 2012, and will take place in 3 stages as well between 29 January and 22 February. (process was sped due to ongoing protests).