Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection
Egypt will hold a presidential election in December, with a runoff in January if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.
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Egypt to hold presidential election in December
Egypt to hold presidential election over three days in December, but Sisi is highly likely to remain in power until 2030.
Egyptians vote in first stage of parliamentary election
The election is likely to produce a lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.
Initial results show Sisi wins second term
Egyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.
ISIS urges attacks during Egypt elections
Video purportedly by ISIS affiliate in Egypt calls for attacks during next month’s presidential elections.
Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge Sisi
Head of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election.
Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops out
Lawyer Khaled Ali, seen as the last real challenger to Sisi, quits the race to be president.
Egypt's former chief of staff arrested, drops presidential bid
Lieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.
Egypt's former chief of staff to run for president
General Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency.
Egypt's Sisi to run for second term
Egyptian President announces his intention to run for a second term in office. Elections will be held in March.
Egypt announces dates of presidential election
Egyptians will head to the polls on March 26-28 in the first round of presidential election. Sisi expected to win.
Egypt's former PM won't run for president
A month after declaring he will run for the presidency, Ahmed Shafiq backs down, says he's "not the best person" for the job.
12 million urge Sisi to run again
Supporters of Egyptian president say they have collected more than 12 million signatures from people urging him to run for another term.
Egypt Sets Date for Parliamentary Election
Egypt announces it will hold its parliamentary election starting on October 18-19, as path to democracy continues.
Sisi Sworn in as President
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi becomes the next Egyptian president, citing 'people's revolution.' But was the election fair?
Egypt: Official Results Confirm Sisi's Victory
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi officially declared Egypt’s new president as final results show him winning more than 96 percent of the vote.
Egypt Rejects Appeal Over Election Results
Egypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory.
Sisi Wins Presidency with Overwhelming Majority
Partial results indicate that Egypt’s former army chief has captured at least 85% of the votes, and maybe even more.
Egypt's Election Extended Due to Low Turnout
Polling in Egypt's presidential election extended for a third day.
Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage Voting
Egypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.
Sisi Urges Egyptians to Vote in Large Numbers
Egypt's presidential vote, which Sisi is expected to clinch easily, to be held Monday and Tuesday.
Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in Cairo
Three people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Sisi: I Survived Two Assassination Attempts
Egypt's leading presidential candidate reveals there were two attempts to kill him, stresses he is not afraid.
Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Election
Former Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote.
Egyptian Spokesmen Call for Referendum
Spokesmen for the two Egyptian presidential candidates have advocated for putting the peace treaty with Israel to a vote in a referendum.
Did Mubarak Support Sisi for President?
Egyptian website claims former president Mubarak supported Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president. Mubarak's lawyer: Not true.
Egypt Announces Date of Presidential Elections
The first round of voting in the Egyptian presidential election will be May 26 and 27, announces election commission.
Sisi's Replacement in Egypt Sworn In
General Sedki Sobhi appointed Egypt's armed forces chief and defense minister, a day after Abdel Fattah el-Sisi resigned.
Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential Bid
Russian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States.
Popular Egyptian Activist to Run for President
Hamdeen Sabbahi, who came in third in the 2012 elections, announces he will run again.
Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'
Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency.
Report: Egypt's Sisi Confirms Presidential Bid
Egyptian army chief reportedly confirms to Kuwaiti newspaper that he will run for president.
Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for Presidency
Egypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days.
Egypt Announces Early Presidential Elections
Egypt announces early presidential elections which many speculate will be won by military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Egypt's Interim PM Backs Sisi for President
Sisi "is a candidate who we can count on," says Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi.
Report: Sisi Preparing Electoral Agenda
Egypt’s army chief is reportedly preparing the electoral agenda he will present when announcing his candidacy for the presidency.
Egypt's Sisi: I'll Run if the People Demand It
Egypt's popular army chief says he would run for president if the people demand it and the military supports him.
Mubarak's Last PM: I'll Run if Sisi Doesn't
Former Egyptian President's last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, says he'll run for president if the army chief does not.
Report: Egypt's Sisi to Run for President
Egypt's defense minister expected to step down to pave the way for his nomination in the upcoming presidential elections, says local media.
Egypt's President: Elections Within 7 Months
Egypt's interim president, Adly Mansour, says the government is committed to holding elections within seven months.
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