Egyptians mock Sisi ‘for sale’ comments

Egyptians have taken to social media to poke fun at President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi after he said he would sell himself to help the country's economy.

"If it were possible for me to be sold, I would sell myself,'' he said in a speech on state television.

A joke page on Ebay "selling" Sisi was created and bids passed $100,000 (£72,000) within hours. The page was later removed.

Sisi also asked Egyptians to make donations to the country by text.

The remarks were made as he unveiled an economic development plan for 2030.

Egypt's economic problems include a sharp decline in foreign investment and tourism revenues amidst years of social unrest.

The country also pays large amounts to cover fuel subsidies and servicing its domestic debt, and has suffered from high inflation and unemployment.