(Euronews: 0148 PST, March 31, 2011) Egypt is set to vote for a new president by the end of the year. The announcement was made by the ruling military council which has held power since Hosni Mubarak was ousted by a mass uprising in February.

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces said it would cede legislative powers to a new parliament once it is elected in September. The presidential poll would take place a month or two later.