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| Egypt presidential election set for late May | Egypt presidential election set for late May |
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| The first round of Egypt's presidential poll has been set for 26-27 May, the electoral authorities say, days after army chief Gen Sisi resigned and announced his candidature. | The first round of Egypt's presidential poll has been set for 26-27 May, the electoral authorities say, days after army chief Gen Sisi resigned and announced his candidature. |
| State TV said nominations would be accepted from Monday until 20 April. | State TV said nominations would be accepted from Monday until 20 April. |
| Abdul Fattah al-Sisi led the overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in July after mass opposition protests. | Abdul Fattah al-Sisi led the overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in July after mass opposition protests. |
| Correspondents say he is likely to win the presidency, given his popularity and the lack of any serious rivals. | Correspondents say he is likely to win the presidency, given his popularity and the lack of any serious rivals. |
| If he does not win outright in the first round of voting, a second round will be held on 16-17 June. | |
| Egyptians abroad will vote between 15 and 19 May, state media report. |