Hosni Mubarak has been re-elected to his fourth term as Egypt's president. With no other candidate pu...
Hosni Mubarak has been re-elected to his fourth term as Egypt's president. With no other candidate put forward by a parliament heavily dominated by his National Democratic Party (NDP), the ballot asked simply: "Should Mubarak to be re-elected?". Not surprisingly, 93.7% concurred. The president, therefore, remains supreme and there is no other contender for the role in sight. However, frequent public appearances by Mubarak's son Gamal has increased speculation that he is being groomed as his successor. There are also rumours that Mubarak may appoint two vice-presidents - a civilian and a mi...
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