Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is the President of Egypt, a position he has held since 2014. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in regional diplomacy, domestic economic reforms, and international relations. Recently, el-Sisi has been actively engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the US, urging then President Trump to avoid war. He met with Turkish President Erdogan to discuss the situation in Gaza, condemning ceasefire violations and advocating for a US-backed peace plan. Domestically, el-Sisi oversaw a cabinet reshuffle focused on addressing Egypt's struggling economy, bringing in new ministers to oversee planning, investment, and foreign trade. He is also involved in international forums like BRICS Plus. Egypt, under el-Sisi, aligns with Saudi Arabia on issues in Yemen and Sudan. The return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, an Egyptian-British activist and government critic, to the UK after imprisonment in Egypt has also drawn attention. While Egypt's economy is stabilizing, poverty remains a significant challenge.