1. “The challenges of the presidential election in Egypt: a vote against a backdrop of economic crisis”
Egypt’s presidential election is looming and the current president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has officially announced his candidacy. However, this election is taking place in a context of economic crisis which makes the task more difficult for the outgoing candidate. Indeed, Egypt is facing 40% inflation and a 50% devaluation of its currency, which has led to an increase in the cost of living for Egyptian citizens. In this context, al-Sisi warned the Egyptians that “sacrifices” will have to be made. This statement sparked strong reactions on social networks, where Internet users expressed their dismay at this prospect of famine. In addition, the president-candidate is also faced with an increasingly visible and determined opposition, which challenges his policies and calls for a true rule of law. Despite this, experts agree that al-Sissi’s victory is beyond doubt, given the relentless repression of the opposition under his regime. It therefore remains to be seen how this presidential election will unfold and what the repercussions will be on the future of Egypt.
2. “The candidacy of opponents challenging al-Sisi: a political renewal in Egypt?”
One thing is certain: this presidential election in Egypt is different from previous ones. Indeed, opponents courageously presented themselves against Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, daring to challenge the current president and the powerful army from which he came. This is an unprecedented situation since he came to power in 2013. Among these candidates, we include Ahmed al-Tantawy, a 44-year-old former deputy who decided to collect the signatures of citizens to validate his candidacy. He is currently traveling the country to support his supporters in this process, despite the pressure and arrests they face. The courage of these opposition candidates is also expressed through their campaigns, where they dare to denounce the social and economic problems facing Egypt, but also political repression. Public debate seems to be reviving in Egypt, and it is a glimmer of hope for those who aspire to a true rule of law. It remains to be seen whether these candidates will actually have the opportunity to present themselves and compete with al-Sissi in the presidential election.
3. “Al-Sissi’s economic record called into question”
Abdel Fattah al-Sissi is running for a new presidential term by highlighting his “ten years of success”. However, many economists question his economic record and criticize his costly megaprojects, such as the construction of new cities and the new capital, as well as transport infrastructure, which have drained state resources. This policy of large projects led to a deterioration of the economic situation in Egypt, with inflation of 40% and a 50% devaluation of the currency. Experts believe the presidential election was brought forward by several months to allow for further currency devaluation after al-Sissi’s re-election, raising questions about the real impact of his economic policies. It remains to be seen how Egyptian voters will react to these economic criticisms in December’s vote.
These three versions of the article give a more in-depth look at the issues at stake in the presidential election in Egypt, highlighting the economic and political aspects and the opposition that is manifesting against Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. They offer an enriched perspective and critical analysis of the situation, while retaining the basic information of the original text.