Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi secures re-election amidst mounting challenges

Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has won a third term as president of Egypt in a stage-managed election, with 89.6% of the vote and a reported turnout of 67%. However, the faltering economy and the war in Gaza are causing discontent among voters. The government's attempts to boost turnout included distributing essential goods to voters, but rising inflation and economic crisis have made state bribery ineffective. Al-Sisi's immediate concern is the war in Gaza, as tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled to the border with Egypt. The country is also dealing with an economic crisis, with high inflation and hard-currency shortages. Al-Sisi's mandate to rule may be at risk if he fails to address these challenges.