Egypt’s First Lady, Ms. Entissar El-Sisi, wife of presidential candidate Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, cast her vote in the 2024 presidential elections at the Mustafa Yousri Abu Amira School in New Cairo, marking a momentous occasion for Egypt’s political landscape.
Notable candidates competing for the presidency include incumbent Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, symbolized by a star; Farid Zahran, the leader of the Egyptian Democratic Party; Abdel Sund Ymama, the leader of the Wafd Party; and Hazem Omar, symbolized by a ladder.
The National Election Authority has set a three-day schedule for Egypt’s 2024 presidential election from December 10 to 12. The hours for voting are 9 AM to 9 PM. The vote count is scheduled to end on December 13, and the official results are anticipated to be released on December 18.
Egypt has held five multiparty presidential elections in its modern history, demonstrating the country’s growing emphasis on political competition, multiparty politics, and democratic transformation. After an unprecedented and inclusive year and a half of national dialogue involving various Egyptian societal, political, union, and civic components, the 2024 elections will particularly stand out.
Right now, the world is keeping a careful eye on Egypt as it moves closer to more democratic processes, understanding that these elections could significantly affect the political landscape of the area.
