Egypt's President El-Sisi Expected to Secure Third Term Amid Economic Crisis and Gaza Conflict

Despite the ongoing crises, an 'unprecedented' voter turnout was reported, with results set to be announced on December 18.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to secure a third term in Egypt's presidential election, with results set to be announced on December 18.
The election has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Egypt's worst-ever economic crisis, with inflation over 38 percent and the Egyptian pound losing half its value in a year.
Despite the crises, the National Elections Authority reported an 'unprecedented' turnout, with 45% of the 67 million eligible voters casting their ballots by the second day of the three-day vote.
El-Sisi's victory is seen as almost certain, with his three competitors being relatively unknown figures in Egyptian politics.
Rights groups have criticized el-Sisi's administration for a decade-long crackdown on dissent, with allegations of systematic harassment and intimidation of opposition supporters.