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Al-Sissi proposes 30-month military training for future leaders

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi proposes a 30-month training programme for future leaders selected from among doctorate holders, under the supervision of an official committee. The programme is intended to prepare for the post-2030 period without changing the Constitution, according to Reuters, which reports his remarks at a military ceremony.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has proposed that the Egyptian Military Academy train candidates for future leadership roles over a period of 30 months. He presented the plan on Saturday at a graduation ceremony, according to Reuters.

The proposal would give the country’s main military academy a broader role in preparing leaders, beyond national defence. Under the presidency of Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, a former general, the Egyptian army has increased its presence in the economy and civil affairs, Reuters reports.

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