A referendum closed last Monday in Egypt that is expected to give power to Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi until 2030. Results from the poll will determine some of the extended presidential powers given to Egypt’s leader, which will be announced on April 27th. Pro-Sisi activists were chanting near polling stations and chanting nationalist songs. Egyptian TV stations urged citizens to vote… Read more »
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/egypt-referendum-sisi-voting-bribes-military-president-power-a8882606.html Polls closed on Monday night after Egyptians voted in a referendum expected to allow President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030 – amid allegations of widespread vote-buying and bribery. The proposed constitutional amendments would extend presidential term limits from four to six years, increase the role of the Egyptian military, and grant the president more control over… Read more »