Overview

• President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is likely to win Egypt's upcoming presidential election despite growing dissent.
• Protests and opposition have increased due to Egypt's struggling economy and high inflation.
• Authorities have suppressed challenges to el-Sisi using strong-arm tactics.
• Egypt faces dire economic straits, lacking funds for basic imports.
• The election could mark a turning point if the economy continues to worsen.