News for Egyptian Elections Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge SisiHead of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election. Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops outLawyer 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 bidLieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.Egypt's former chief of staff to run for presidentGeneral 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 termEgyptian President announces his intention to run for a second term in office. Elections will be held in March. Egypt announces dates of presidential electionEgyptians 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 presidentA 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 againSupporters 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 ElectionEgypt announces it will hold its parliamentary election starting on October 18-19, as path to democracy continues. Sisi Sworn in as PresidentAbdel Fattah Al-Sisi becomes the next Egyptian president, citing 'people's revolution.' But was the election fair? Egypt: Official Results Confirm Sisi's VictoryAbdel 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 ResultsEgypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory. Sisi Wins Presidency with Overwhelming MajorityPartial 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 TurnoutPolling in Egypt's presidential election extended for a third day. Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage VotingEgypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.Sisi Urges Egyptians to Vote in Large NumbersEgypt's presidential vote, which Sisi is expected to clinch easily, to be held Monday and Tuesday. Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in CairoThree people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Sisi: I Survived Two Assassination AttemptsEgypt's leading presidential candidate reveals there were two attempts to kill him, stresses he is not afraid.Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in ElectionFormer Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote. Egyptian Spokesmen Call for ReferendumSpokesmen 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 ElectionsThe first round of voting in the Egyptian presidential election will be May 26 and 27, announces election commission. Sisi's Replacement in Egypt Sworn InGeneral Sedki Sobhi appointed Egypt's armed forces chief and defense minister, a day after Abdel Fattah el-Sisi resigned. Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential BidRussian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States. Popular Egyptian Activist to Run for PresidentHamdeen 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 BidEgyptian army chief reportedly confirms to Kuwaiti newspaper that he will run for president.Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for PresidencyEgypt'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 ElectionsEgypt 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 PresidentSisi "is a candidate who we can count on," says Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi.Report: Sisi Preparing Electoral AgendaEgypt’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 ItEgypt'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'tFormer 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 PresidentEgypt'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 MonthsEgypt's interim president, Adly Mansour, says the government is committed to holding elections within seven months. Egypt to Hold Elections in the SummerEgypt will hold parliamentary elections in February or March, with presidential polls in early summer, says Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy. Egypt's President Sets Timetable for ElectionsEgypt's constitution will be amended within five months, and parliamentary elections will be held two months after that. Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of ElectionsA legal body representing Morsi filed an appeal against a ruling cancelling Egypt’s parliamentary polls. Egyptian Court Cancels Parliamentary ElectionsEgypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22. Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of ElectionsEgypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed. Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary ElectionsEgyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27. Hamas: Morsi Win will Lead to RecognitionHamas official: Morsi's victory could enable Hamas to secure international recognition. We still won't recognize Israel, however. 'Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First'Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty. Muslim Brotherhood's Mursi is Egypt's PresidentEgypt has chosen the Muslim Brotherhood to lead the country after former President Hosni Mubarak. Tension Rises as Cairo Awaits New PresidentTension is rising as Egyptians await the Electoral Commission announcement revealing the identity of the country's next president.Muslim Brotherhood Expects its Win to be RespectedThe Muslim Brotherhood says it expects its presidential election win to be respected as its supporters pack Cairo's Tahrir. Report: Shafiq to be Declared Egypt's PresidentEgypt's electoral body will announce that Ahmed Shafiq is the new president on Sunday, local government sources say. Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks BrotherhoodAhmed Shafiq repeats his claim of victory in presidential runoff, accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of "playing games." Egypt: Electoral Results on Weekend?Egypt's electoral commission won't announce the results of the country's presidential run-off till at least the weekend, and maybe later.Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential ResultsEgypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting. Ross: Muslim Brotherhood Must 'Play by Rules'Dennis Ross says he believes the Muslim Brotherhood will win Egypt's presidential election and Israel and the US must prepare themselves. Mubarak on Life Support While Candidates WaitDeposed President Hosni Mubarak remains on life support as Egypt's electoral commission prepares to announce his successor Thursday. Brotherhood Claims Victory in ElectionEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, won the presidential runoff with 51.8% of the votes.Egypt: Brotherhood Pins Hopes on ElectionsEgypt's Muslim Brotherhood pins its hopes on weekend elections to salvage its waning political fortunes. Morsi 'Respects' Court's DecisionMohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate in Egypt, says he respects the court ruling allowing Ahmed Shafiq to run. Egypt: Court Dissolves Parliament Days before PollMuslim Brotherhood calls decision "a complete coup" erasing the achievements of the rebellion against Mubarak. Shafiq, Brotherhood Attack One AnotherDays before the presidential runoff in Egypt, candidate Ahmed Shafiq and the Muslim Brotherhood sharpen their attacks on one another. |
