When Was Abdel Fattah el Sisi Elected
Abdel Fattah el Sisi was first elected President of Egypt in May 2014, winning with over 96 percent of the vote in a largely uncontested election.
He has remained in office continuously since then, consolidating power through successive electoral cycles.
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Electoral Context
Sisi ran as a military backed candidate following the 2013 removal of Mohamed Morsi. His initial election reflected broad public support for security focused governance after years of instability under the Muslim Brotherhood government and the preceding Hosni Mubarak regime.
Current Regional Position
As of 2026, Sisi maintains Egypt's presidency amid significant regional challenges. Egypt faces pressures from conflicts in neighboring states, including potential spillover effects from Ethiopia's ongoing instability, as documented in recent declarations by African leaders monitoring regional escalation. Domestically, Sisi's current influence score remains limited at 3 out of 100 on international geopolitical metrics, reflecting constraints on his ability to project power beyond Egypt's borders despite his firm domestic control.