Ahmed Shafik

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Egyptian PM during revolution, presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score40.9

Ahmed Shafik — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Appointed Prime Minister during Egyptian RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

On January 29, 2011, during the Egyptian Revolution, President Hosni Mubarak appointed Ahmed Shafik as Prime Minister. Shafik's appointment was seen as an attempt to appease protesters while maintaining the regime's structure. He served until March 3, 2011, when he resigned following continued protests.

Egyptian RevolutionPrime MinisterMubarak

Impact: national

2012 AD

Presidential Election RunoffPolitical Action◆ Major

Shafik ran as a candidate in the 2012 Egyptian presidential election, positioning himself as a secular figure. He advanced to the runoff against Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood. Shafik lost the runoff held on June 16-17, 2012, receiving 48.3% of the vote.

Presidential ElectionMuslim BrotherhoodMorsi

Impact: national

Convicted and Sentenced in AbsentiaPolitical Action

In September 2012, an Egyptian court convicted Shafik in absentia on corruption charges related to land deals during his tenure as Prime Minister. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Shafik, who had left Egypt after the election, remained abroad, and the sentence was later overturned on appeal in 2017.

CorruptionLegal CaseExile

Impact: nationaldestructive