Ten candidates who had applied to run in the Egyptian presidential election are disqualified. They include ex-spy chief Omar Suleiman, Muslim Brotherhood leader Khairat al-Shater and ultraconservative Salafist, Hazem Abu Ismail. The three were considered front-runners. The BBC's correspondent in Cairo says the decision reshapes the election. A final list of candidates will be published on 26 April, when the election campaign officially begins. Please continue to pray for God’s chosen people to lead Egypt into His purposes. Others are likely to move to the front of the race, including the former Arab League chief Amr Moussa, and an independent Islamist who broke away from the Muslim Brotherhood, Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh. Already some demonstrators have gathered outside the electoral commission to protest against the decision, which could increase tension between Islamists and the ruling military council. The first round of voting is scheduled for 23 and 24 May.

Pray: Egyptians may know God's wisdom as they vote next month and for God to be glorified through the results. (Pr.14: 28)

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