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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Declares His Term Will End in 2030 and Unveils a New Military-Academy Leadership Program
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Core Announcement and Leadership Initiative
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Saturday that his presidential term will conclude in 2030 and that the Egyptian constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure. He outlined a plan for the Egyptian Military Academy to run a 30-month training program aimed at preparing future leaders. The program will target Ph.D. holders from reputable Egyptian and foreign universities and will be overseen by a committee that includes the speaker of parliament, intellectuals, politicians, and the ministers of higher education and justice. Graduates are expected to be eligible for roles ranging from the presidency to ministries, governorates and parliamentary seats.
Background & Context
- 2013: Sisi, a former general, rose to power after a military intervention that removed Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi.
- 2014: He assumed the presidency and has remained in office since.
- 2019 constitutional referendum: Extended presidential terms from four to six years and permitted a third term, enabling Sisi to remain in office until 2030.
- December 2023: Sisi was re-elected for a six-year term.
If he completes the current term, Sisi will have served 16 years as president.
Data & Statistics
- Age: 71 years.
- Term length: Six-year term ending in 2030.
- Program duration: 30 months of training at the Egyptian Military Academy.
- Target participants: Ph.D. graduates from reputable Egyptian and foreign universities.
- Committee composition: Speaker of parliament, selected intellectuals, politicians, and the ministers of higher education and justice.
Official Statements & Responses
He said the constitution defines the armed forces’ responsibility to safeguard the constitutional order, democracy and the fundamental pillars of the state.
In the same address, al-Sisi pledged that Egypt is ready to take any measures requested by Saudi Arabia to defend the kingdom’s security, stating that he would call on parliament to convene an emergency session to authorize such action if needed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The year 2030 will mark the end of my presidential term. This matter is completely settled,” — Rapid Support Forces. Sisi
What’s Next
- Legislation to formalize the 30-month training program is to be drafted by the committee announced by al-Sisi.
- The president indicated he may request an emergency parliamentary session to authorize measures in support of Saudi Arabia’s security, should the kingdom request assistance.
These steps signal a continued intertwining of Egypt’s military establishment with both domestic governance and regional security commitments as the 2030 endpoint approaches.