Can Egypt's new cabinet overcome public skepticism, economic discontent?
The new cabinet in Egypt is expected to address the country’s economic woes, although some analysts doubt its ability to do so.
CAIRO — Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly gave his 30-member cabinet a major overhaul July 3, unveiling 20 fresh faces and tasking several ministers with new roles.
The new cabinet, which includes four women and several technocrats, comes three months after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was reelected for a third six-year term amid growing public disgruntlement with his rule. Critics accuse Sisi of mismanagement, plunging Egypt into debt and expanding a military empire at the expense of citizens.
The cabinet reshuffle, which includes changes to key ministries such as finance, defense and foreign affairs, also comes amid widespread discontent over ballooning inflation and frequent power cuts.
Egyptians are also increasingly concerned about spillover from the ongoing Gaza war that has raged since Oct. 7, 2023, on Egypt's eastern border.
