Egyptian election

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi attends a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, Nov. 20, 2017.

In Egypt’s ‘joke’ election, Sisi’s only challenger is perhaps his biggest fan

Conflict

Less than two months before Egyptians head to the polls, President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi looks assured of victory as his main rivals were arrested or intimidated out of the race ahead of the registration deadline for would-be candidates — leaving Sisi with only one opponent: an ardent supporter.