Egyptian caretaker government resigns ahead of elections

The military-installed government of Egyptian prime minister Hazem al-Beblawi said it has resigned, ahead of a presidential poll which will likely bring army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power. Sisi has not yet announced his candidacy, but aides said he will make the announcement soon. Beblawi’s government was appointed in July after Sisi ousted Islamist Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first elected and civilian president. Following Morsi’s ouster, the new administration was criticised for its handling of security and the economy. Beblawi said his government would remain in a caretaker role until interim president Adly Mansour approves the resignations. Government spokesman Hany Saleh said the move would not affect foreign relations or internal stability.

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