Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6% of vote

Egypt's election authority declared on Monday that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured a new six-year term with an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote. The head of the authority, Hazem Badawy, noted an "unprecedented" 66.8% voter turnout among Egypt's 67 million eligible voters. Over 39 million people cast their votes for the former army chief, solidifying his decade-long rule. Sisi's victory was expected and ensures his third, and constitutionally mandated final, term in office.

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Published December 18,2023

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EGYPTS SISI WINS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WITH 89.6% OF VOTE

The Egyptian election authority announced Monday that sitting President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had won a new six-year term with 89.6 percent of the vote.

Authority head Hazem Badawy said turnout reached an "unprecedented" 66.8 percent of Egypt's 67 million voters.

Over 39 million voted for former army chief Sisi, who has ruled Egypt for a decade.

Sisi's victory comes as no surprise and secures his third -- and, according to the constitution, final -- term in office.