Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is the current President of Egypt. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in regional geopolitics, particularly Egypt's role in the Middle East and its relationships with countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel. Recently, he attended the BRICS Plus meeting in Russia, indicating Egypt's engagement with China and other global powers. He is also involved in discussions regarding the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, as Israel has objected to his inclusion on the 'board of peace.' Furthermore, Egypt's alignment with Saudi Arabia on conflicts in Yemen and Sudan highlights his role in regional stability. Domestically, while Egypt's economy is stabilizing due to investments and loans, poverty remains a significant challenge. The release of Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a former political prisoner, and his subsequent return to the UK also brings scrutiny to el-Sisi's government and its human rights record.