Egypt election: President Sisi wins third term

Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has won a third six-year term with 89.6% of the vote, the electoral commission has announced.

The former army chief beat three low-profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%.

Leading opposition candidate Ahmed Tantawy had pulled out months before last week's poll, claiming intimidation and violence against his campaign camp. read more