Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Houthis in Yemen

Al-Sisi said that Egypt would also defend the territory of any other Arab country if asked, but its military effort would not extend beyond the borders of the country it seeks to protect.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi attends a joint press conference with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on October 11, 2026.

Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi speaks during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister following their meeting as part of a visit in Athens on May 7, 2025.

'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says

China's President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wave upon his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egypt President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi


Exiled Egyptian calls for million-man march, as anti-Sisi protests erupt

"People...were looking for some kind of a spark, and Mohamed Ali has given that to them."

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Egypt's Sisi rebuffs videos alleging corruption

The military’s economic might has expanded since Sisi became president, and companies owned by the military have flourished, causing concern amongst local businessmen and foreign investors.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Majority of Egyptians vote to keep Sisi in power until 2030

The amendments, which were approved by Egypt's parliament last week, will extend Sisi's current term to six years from four and allow him to run again for a third six-year term in 2024.

A man walks in front of a banner reading, "Yes to the constitutional amendments, for a better future", with a photo of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before the approaching referendum on constitutional amendments in Cairo, Egypt April 16, 2019.

Egyptians cast their votes on second day to keep Sisi in power

An election commission spokesman said voter turnout on the first day was good, but he declined to give figures since disclosing partial results violates Egyptian law.

A man walks in front of a banner reading, "Yes to the constitutional amendments, for a better future", with a photo of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before the approaching referendum on constitutional amendments in Cairo, Egypt April 16, 2019.

President El-Sisi of Egypt met President Trump at the White House

President Trump received President El-Sisi at the White House Tuesday and called the Egyptian president "friend."

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2019

How does the strife between Hamas and the PA affect Israel? - analysis

Israel dried Gaza up, Egypt contributed to it in its way, the Arab states abandoned it, and the PA declared war on it.

Palestinians take part in a Fatah rally in support of president Mahmoud Abbas, in the Palestinian Authority controlled side of Hebron, February 24, 2019

Sisi defends death penalty at summit with Europe

Egypt rejected allegations that confessions were extracted under torture.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

New constitutional amendments could allow Sisi to stay in power till 2034

The proposed amendments were submitted to the speaker of parliament on Sunday. Any changes need approval by two-thirds of parliament members, followed by a referendum.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sits in the chair reserved for heads of state before delivering his address during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 201

Sisi’s Ecumenical Sunday

From Coptic Christmas to mosque dedication

IN EGYPT, the standalone spires adjacent to churches – such as Nativity of the Christ Cathedral (pictured) – are called lighthouses.

Egyptian President el-Sisi and CBS

There have been two elections, and Sisi won both overwhelmingly. He received almost 40 million votes. If he was so hated, why did the people not refuse to vote?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi