Category: Egypt

Overview. While President Trump denies losing the election, the rest of the world knows Biden will be the new POTUS, and President Sisi, Trump’s ‘favourite dictator’ may see a shift in the USA’s approach to Egypt once the transition is complete but it won’t last long – if it happens at all.…… Read the rest

Overview. While President Trump denies losing the election, the rest of the world knows Biden will be the new POTUS, and President Sisi, Trump’s ‘favourite dictator’ may see a shift in the USA’s approach to Egypt once the transition is complete but it won’t last long – if it happens at all.…… Read the rest

Overview. There have been pockets of unrest across Egypt; sparks that have quickly ignited but then died out as security forces smother them. In public President Sisi mainly ignores them and continues on his path of development, investment and growth. The pandemic has all but disappeared from the headlines as Egyptians adopt a ‘keep calm…

Overview. Internationally, President’s Sisi position is that of a ruler of the region and a far-sighted visionary who aims to develop his nation and drag it into the 21st century. At home his people are apathetic to him at best and outspokenly opposed to him at worst. Egypt will continue to dominate world headlines as…

Overview. President Sisi addressed his people on the 68th anniversary of the July 1952 Revolution, stressing that “time has demonstrated the nobility of the goals of the revolution.” He said that he would do what was necessary to protect Egypt’s “historical rights and assets” if needed.…… Read the rest

Overview. Sisi celebrated six years in office in June and despite the problems being created back home by the C19 pandemic, he made big moves on the international stage by flexing his military muscles at both Ethiopia and Libya. His ultimate concerns have been to secure Egypt’s long western border with Libya and retain Egypt’s…