Skip to main content

Could Egyptian tribes tip electoral balance in upcoming election?

Several tribes in Egypt announced their support for presidential candidate Moussa Mostafa Moussa, who is facing off against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the upcoming presidential election.
Egyptian supporters of presidential candidate Moussa Mostafa Moussa carry election campaign banners during a march in Cairo, Egypt March 4, 2018.  REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RC17ED8A0400
Read in 

CAIRO — On Feb. 24, a number of tribes in the National Council for Arab Tribes announced their support for El Ghad Party head Moussa Mustafa Moussa, who is running against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the upcoming election. The declaration was made during an El Ghad Party meeting at its headquarters in Cairo in which members of the National Council for Arab Tribes attended.

Meanwhile, Moussa’s campaign revealed on Feb. 24 some aspects of his electoral campaign under the slogan “Building a Better Egypt.”

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.