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Tunisian MPs divided over extension of state of emergency

The Tunisian President’s decision to prolong the state of emergency for two months has stirred a debate among the members of parliament. While the government says it is a necessary step because another terrorist attack with an impact like that of the Sousse beach attack will paralyze the state, critics argue the government is exploiting […]

Niger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power

Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s military junta, has been officially sworn in as the Sahel country’s transitional president, marking the beginning of a five-year rule under a new charter that replaces the constitution. The ceremony took place in Niamey on Wednesday (26 March), and Tchiani, who led the July 2023 coup that ousted democratically […]

Young man from Sahel subject to committal warrant for threatening to kill Tunisian President

Tunisia’s anti-terrorism judicial center issued a committal warrant Tuesday against a young man from the Sahel region for threatening to assassinate President Kais Saied in Facebook posts.   The young man, whose identity has not been revealed, reportedly confessed to having written and disseminated the offending statutes on his Facebook account. The incident comes amid […]