Egypt is waiting for official results of a referendum on a new constitution which state media claims has been backed by 64 per cent of voters.

However the opposition claim the voting process was riddled with fraud.

Egypt has been in political crisis, for more than a month now after President Mohammed Morsi allocated himself sweeping new powers.

The political storm has deepened economic instability triggered by Hosni Mubarak's overthrow in 2011.

President Mohammed Morsi's government is grappling with climbing debt, plunging tourism revenue, a tottering currency and fleeing investors.

You can watch a news report on the results below: