Posts Tagged: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Kushner Meets With Egypt’s Sisi About Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
White House adviser Jared Kushner met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Thursday, the White House said in a statement, as he continues to...
Egypt’s Sisi Orders Gaza Border Opened for Ramadan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered on Thursday that the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip be opened for the whole of the Muslim...
Egypt’s Sisi Cruises to Victory, but With Lower Turnout
Early results from Egypt's election showed President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi cruising toward his expected landslide victory and a second term, but with a lower turnout...
Amid Slow Voting, Egypt’s Sisi Cruises Toward Victory
Voting got off to a slow start on the second day of Egypt's presidential election, which President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to win easily,...
Sisi to Win Egyptian Election, but Seeks High Turnout
Egyptians began voting on Monday in a presidential election set to deliver an easy win for incumbent Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, with turnout the main focus...
After Turmoil at Home, Egypt Struggles to Revive Power Abroad
When Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman chose Egypt for his first official trip abroadsince becoming crown prince, Cairo draped its streets with banners declaring the two countries to...
UN Rights Chief Denounces ‘Climate of Intimidation’ in Egypt Before Vote
The UN human rights chief said on Wednesday there was a "pervasive climate of intimidation" in Egypt in the run-up to this month's presidential elections marked...
Egyptian Jamming of Sinai Insurgents Disrupts Phones in Israel, Gaza
Israel and Egypt were working to halt disruptions to mobile phone service after Egyptian jamming against Sinai insurgents caused outages in neighboring Israel and the...
Crown Prince Signs $10 Billion Deal on Mega-City During Cairo Visit
Saudi Arabia and Egypt set up a $10 billion joint fund on Sunday to develop a planned mega-city, committing more than 1,000 square kilometers in...
Egypt Launches Major Assault on Militants Ahead of Election
Egypt began a major assault against militants on Friday focused on the Sinai peninsula, where Islamic State attacks have killed soldiers, police and civilians, aiming...
Last Major Challenger to Egypt’s Sisi Calls Off Campaign After Arrest
The last challenger seen as a potential threat to the re-election of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi abruptly ended his campaign on Tuesday after the...
Egyptian Army Summons Ex-Military Chief Over Presidential Bid
Egyptian ex-military chief of staff Sami Anan was detained in Cairo on Tuesday, three of his campaign organizers said, after the army summoned him for...
Pence Tells Egypt’s Sisi That US Would Back Two-State Solution
Vice President Mike Pence told Egypt's leader on Saturday the United States would support a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians if the two sides...
In Call With Sisi, Trump Expresses Eagerness to Overcome Obstacles Affecting US-Egypt Relations
US President Donald Trump called Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday and said he was keen to overcome any obstacles in the way of cooperation,...
