Voters cast ballots for a third and final day Wednesday in Egypt’s presidential election. With incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi running largely unopposed, there was little drama during the polling. Among those supporting al-Sissi were older Egyptians who hope for stability after years of political turmoil in the Arab world’s most populous country. Many young people — hungry for change and more freedom — were cynical of the election and stayed away from the polls.
Lacking Drama, Egypt's Elections Excite Few
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Supporters of President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi try to drum up support in a last-minute bid to draw voters to the polls, March 27, 2018.
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Taxi driver Mohamed Amen says he boycotted the election in Egypt, March 27, 2018. The current government, he said, failed to protect his business from competitors who use smart applications. "Should I go to vote or wait for customers so I can feed my siblings?"
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While many polls sat empty, some Egyptians flocked to cafes like this one in central Cairo, where they showed their patriotism by cheering for Egypt's team in a friendly football match against Greece, March 27, 2018.