Egypt's President Reappoints PM Mustafa Madbouly After Government Resignation

In a political reshuffle, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi reappointed Mustafa Madbouly as Prime Minister to form a new government. Madbouly had tendered his resignation earlier along with his government to mark the start of el-Sissi's third presidential term. Madbouly first assumed the prime minister role in 2018.

In a notable political development, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Monday reappointed Mustafa Madbouly as Prime Minister to form a new government. This move follows Madbouly's earlier resignation along with his entire cabinet, a customary practice marking the commencement of a new presidential term.

Madbouly, 58, initially took office as prime minister in June 2018, succeeding Sherif Ismail. Before this role, he had been serving as the housing minister since March 2014 and holds a background as an architect and urban designer, previously leading the United Nations' HABITAT Regional Office for Arab States.

This reshuffle comes after el-Sissi secured a decisive win with 89.6% of the vote in the December election, leading into his third six-year presidential term.