Egypt's Sisi declares his presidency will end in 2030

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced on Saturday that his presidential term will conclude in 2030. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy, Sisi stated that the Egyptian constitution will remain unchanged and that the issue of his departure from office is now settled. The 71-year-old leader expressed his commitment to leaving the Egyptian state only when it is filled with competent individuals capable of taking responsibility.

Sisi also highlighted the academy's role in fostering a new generation of leaders. The Egyptian president's ascent to power occurred in 2013 following a military coup that ousted then President Mohamed Morsi. Human rights groups have reported the detention of over 60,000 political prisoners, including more than 1,000 women, many of whom have died due to inadequate medical care and inhumane conditions.

Egypt's foreign minister recently reiterated the nation's support for Saudi Arabia in its ongoing conflict with Yemen's Houthi rebels, emphasizing that Gulf security is vital to Egypt's national security. Additionally, Egypt has been embroiled in military confrontations with its neighboring countries, most recently killing 72 civilians during an air strike on a gold mine along the Sudan-Egypt border.

The country also maintains a tense relationship with Ethiopia, with which it disputes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt recently convened a conference in an effort to coordinate military and intelligence operations in the event of escalation between Ethiopia and Eritrea.