President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has announced new appointments to key judicial institutions in Egypt, with the changes set to take effect on July 1.
Counselor Assem Ghaiesh will assume the role of president of the Court of Cassation, the highest judicial authority in the country. Ghaiesh brings a wealth of experience from various high-ranking legal positions, including membership in the Supreme Judicial Council and his previous role as head of the court of values.
At the State Council, Counselor Osama Shalaby has been named its new head. Shalaby, a veteran of Egypt’s legal system, began his career in the Public Prosecution in 1978 and later rose to become deputy head of the State Council. The council serves as an autonomous judicial entity tasked with handling administrative disputes, disciplinary cases, and legal opinions for specified government bodies. It also plays a key role in reviewing legislation and state contracts.
Hussein Madkour has been appointed to lead the State Lawsuits Authority, which represents the Egyptian state in legal proceedings. Madkour’s background includes significant academic and legal expertise, particularly in arbitration, Islamic law, and comparative legal studies.
In addition, Mohamed Khalil Al-Shenawy will head the Administrative Prosecution Authority, an independent institution charged with investigating and prosecuting disciplinary violations in the public sector.
These appointments mark a reshuffle across Egypt’s senior judicial offices, reinforcing the country’s legal institutions with seasoned professionals.