Sisi proposes military role in training successors before 2030 departure

Summary

Egyptian President Sisi has floated a process that would give the military a role in training his successors and consolidate the army’s place in the state, the Financial Times reports. Sisi says he will step down in 2030. This follows earlier reports that Egypt’s Military Academy would play a central role in preparing future leaders.

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1. Financial Times

   18 Oct 2026, 12:52 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that Sisi says he will step down in 2030 and has proposed a process for the military to train his successors, consolidating the army’s role in the state.