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What do Egyptians think about voting in the 2018 presidential election? 

As the Egyptian presidential election kicked off, Mohamed Barakat, 45, stood behind…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Celebratory atmosphere but medium turnout in upper-class Dokki 

District known as ‘celebrities’ area as several film professionals, football players live…

Adham Youssef

Considerable elderly, female voter attendance in Ain Shams district

Judges deny violations in vicinity of polling stations, DNE reporters spot several…

Adham Youssef

Extensive turnout in six governorates across Egypt: NEC

Extensive participation in North Sinai despite security situation indicator of resistance against…

Daily News Egypt

Limited to solid turnout in Zamalek, Sheikh Zayed, Sixth of October 

Photos of Al-Sisi everywhere outside polling stations 

Mohammed El-Said

US, Canada, Australia to their citizens: Be careful during Egyptian election

Safety situation is good, but Alexandria explosion raised fears, says expert

Hagar Omran

Egyptian president, ministers, clerics head to polling stations

Voting stations opened doors for third presidential election since 2011 revolution 

Fatma Lotfi

Candidates’ presidential programmes are comprehensive, give due care to macroprojects

As the Egyptian election begins, the programmes of both candidates, politician Moussa…

Daily News Egypt

Banners celebrate president’s virtually secured win

Electoral campaigns for the 2018 presidential election ended earlier this week, beginning…

Sarah El-Sheikh

3.5m women, their families across Egypt’s villages reached through Your Vote for Tomorrow’s Egypt campaign

Maya Morsi, National Council for Women (NCW) president, announced at a press…

Nehal Samir