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


Egypt: How a once fabulously wealthy nation became mired in financial crisis

Today the once fabulously wealthy African country has become an economic basket case unable to finance its foreign debt of about $165b nor feed its burgeoning population of 114 million people.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits the memorial and performance grounds after his swearing-in ceremony for his third term in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the east of Cairo, Egypt, on April 2.

Ex-Egyptian presidential candidate Tantawy found guilty of forgery

During the campaign for the 2023 election, which Sisi won with nearly 90% of the vote, Tantawy said dozens of family members and allies were arrested.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal

Jordan’s Abdullah and Egypt’s Sisi discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional spillover

The two men met amid a flurry of high-level diplomatic conversations, as Egypt and Qatar seek to mediate a deal that would end the war.

 Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with Jordan's King Abdullah during a summit on the conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza, in Cairo, Egypt, December 27, 2023.

Egyptian President Sisi seeks third term, elections begin

International election observers and human rights organizations have levied harsh criticism against Sisi’s government during his presidency.

 A person carries a picture of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the first day of the presidential election in Cairo, Egypt, December 10, 2023.

Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power.

 Vehicles pass under a billboard supporting presidential candidate and current Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in front of the al-Fattah al-Aleem Mosque at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in the desert east of Cairo, Egypt December 8, 2023.

Cairo Peace Summit: Paradigm shift for Palestinians or toothless diplomacy?

While Mideastern leaders focused on prioritizing Palestinian rights for the first time in decades, Western leaders condemned Hamas.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates stands for a photograph, during the Cairo Summit for Peace, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Hamad bin Isa

Egypt’s Sisi seeks renewed mandate in a country in crisis - opinion

Given his grip on power, Egypt's Sisi will certainly win his third term in office, but he knows that a long, hard, uphill struggle lies ahead.

 EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Cairo, on Sunday.

Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says

Israeli bombardments on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt, the main crossing out of Gaza not controlled by Israel, have disrupted operations there.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023

Critics question timing of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election

The accelerated election schedule sparks debate about the country’s political and economic stability.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Cairo, Egypt on September 14, 2023.

Egypt-Saudi ties grow stronger as leaders meet

Reports in the West have sought to portray Riyadh as potentially reducing investment in Egypt. However, it appears Egypt-Saudi ties are as strong as ever.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 03, 2023