‘Egypt’s military-backed government has resigned amid the country’s growing economic problems and a presidential poll that will likely bring army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to power.

The cabinet of Egyptian Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi announced the decision on Monday.

“The cabinet decided in light of the current situation that the country is going through…to submit its resignation to Adly Mansour, the interim president,” the cabinet said.

Outgoing Housing Minister Ibrahim Mihlib is expected to succeed Beblawi as the new prime minister.’

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