Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sworn in for a second term as Egypt's president with a vow to fight "those who choose violence, terrorism and extremism". Fighter jets flew overhead and there was a 21-gun salute as Sisi took his oath in parliament. Sisi won 97% of the vote in March but on a turnout of just 41% and with his only opponent a Sisi supporter. Sisi also said: "Together we face economic, social and political challenges and their negative effects on all aspects of life." Read: Egypt's Sisi wins 97 per cent in election with no real oppositionClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star June 03, 2018 07:52 UTC