Gold Price Today January 12, 2026 – 21 Carat Rising
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi secured a second term in office Monday, winning over 82% of the vote, according to the National Election Authority. The results confirm widespread expectations of his re-election, following a vote largely boycotted by opposition figures.
The only other candidate, Hazem Omar, received approximately 4.5% of the vote. Turnout was reported at around 66.8%, substantially lower than the 74% reported in the 2018 election.Critics question the accuracy of official turnout figures.
El-Sisi has overseen a period of economic austerity adn a crackdown on dissent as taking power in 2014, following the military’s ouster of Mohamed Morsi. Supporters credit him wiht stabilizing the country and launching major infrastructure projects. Opponents accuse him of authoritarianism and human rights abuses.
International reaction has been muted. The United States State Department released a statement acknowledging the results, but also raised concerns about reports of restrictions on political freedoms during the election process. Read the full statement here.
Security was tight throughout the three-day voting period, which concluded Sunday. Several journalists attempting to cover the election faced restrictions, according to reports from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
El-Sisi is expected to be sworn into office for a new six-year term in early April.Egypt faces ongoing economic challenges, including high inflation and a depreciating currency. The country is also grappling with security threats from Islamist militants in the sinai peninsula.