Sisi rules out constitution amendment, vows to leave office when term ends in 2030

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ruled out amending the constitution and said he will leave office when his term ends in 2030.

• Sisi, at an armed forces seminar on October 14, said the constitution was approved by Egyptians and that no one will touch it.
• At a police academy ceremony the next day, Sisi repeated that he will work until the final day of his term in 2030.
• The Democratic Civil Movement, Egypt's largest opposition coalition, called for translating Sisi's remarks into a practical commitment to peaceful power transfer and political opening.
• Sisi also warned of social media disinformation campaigns, saying they target the will of Egyptians.
• Amal Ammar, head of Egypt's National Council for Women, welcomed Sisi's police academy remarks and pledged to expand awareness programs with state institutions.