Egypt’s Sisi to Seek Third Term in Vote Where Focus Is Economy

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi confirmed he’ll seek a third term in December elections in which the plight of the troubled economy and the impact of soaring prices on the nation of 105 million people will likely take center stage. El-Sisi, speaking at a televised event on Monday that extolled the state’s accomplishments over the past few years, said his decision came in answer to calls from the nation. The president said he promised Egyptians “the new period will be an extension of our common dream for the sake of Egypt...