Election officials stated that Tunisian President Kais Saied received over 90% of the vote during a campaign where his opponents faced imprisonment. Amnesty International reported a troubling decline in fundamental rights in Tunisia under his administration. According to official results released on Monday evening, Tunisian President Kais Saied won re-election by a landslide. Tunisia’s Independent […]
Tunisia electoral commission has rejected a court ruling to reinstate three presidential candidates. On Monday, the commission confirmed only three candidates for the October 6 election, President Kais Saied, Zouhair Magzhaoui, and Ayachi Zammel. This decision defied the highest judicial body’s ruling. Farouk Bouasker, the head of the Tunisia electoral commission, stated that the commission […]
Tunisian President Kais Saied has reshuffled his Cabinet ahead of the October 6 presidential election. The reshuffle involves 19 ministers, including those in Defence, Foreign Affairs, and the Economy. Khaled Shili is now the Defence Minister. Mohamed Ali Nafti has been named Foreign Affairs Minister. These changes seem to address ongoing challenges and election preparations. […]
Tunisia electoral commission has shown controversy by approving only three candidates for the upcoming presidential election. The commission approved President Kais Saied, his ally Zouhair Magzhaoui, and Ayachi Zammel as candidates. The election will take place on October 6. The exclusion of 14 other candidates has drawn sharp criticism from opposition figures and political analysts. […]
