Egypt's Sisi announces run for third term to 'complete the dream'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday his candidacy for a third term in office, ahead of December elections he is widely expected to win.Rallies were held in Cairo calling for Sisi to declare his candidacy.

Egypt will hold a presidential election over three days on December 10-12, with a run on January 8-10 if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.Sisi urged Egyptians to head to the polls on December even if not to vote for him.