Former army general has overseen political crackdown, silencing critics, jailing thousands

Once in power, his stubborn Islamist policies brought protesters on to the streets

Death of ousted former president likely to increase pressure on Cairo over human rights record

Former president reportedly deprived of medication and treatment for medical conditions

Second bomb to target tourists near Giza in less than six months

Egyptian president controls message of TV drama ahead of Ramadan

Approval of sweeping measures tees up referendum to entrench authoritarian regime

French president on visit to Cairo tells Sisi he should restore civil rights and liberties

Authorities hope discoveries will help brand country as tourist destination once again

Book author notes how much jihadism evolved between 9/11 and the 2015 Bataclan attacks

Amal Fathy faces two years in prison for footage authorities claim is ‘fake news’

Egypt’s leader takes oath of office amid crackdown on his opponents

Human rights defenders more and more in crosswires since president’s re-election

Sham elections tell autocrats as much about their friends as their enemies

With opponents of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi forced to stand down, presidential election is no contest

Seventh anniversary sees hopes of freedom crushed as al-Sisi in line for second term

Sami Anan accused of ‘incitement against armed forces’ is third Sisi opponent to face sanctions

Response to assault on mosque sharpens focus on Egypt’s tactics against Islamic insurgency

Divergence between those who emphasise human rights and those prioritise Egypt’s stability

Powers increased to pursue ‘enemies of the state’ following blasts that killed at least 45