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Egypt: Parliament fast-tracks vote on proposed constitution amendment to extend al-Sisi’s stay in power

The Egyptian parliament will meet Wednesday instead of Feb.17 to vote on the proposed changes to the constitution that would allow incumbent leader Fattah al-Sisi to remain in power beyond his current last term that ends in 2022. Parliament spokesman announced Sunday the rescheduled session in the pro-al-Sisi dominated house. The House last week approved […]

Algeria: Hirak is back, divide between people and power persists

Algerians took to the streets on Monday Feb.22 22 to mark the second anniversary of Hirak, the popular movement that led to the fall of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, and to tell the current government that nothing has changed with respect to Bouteflika’s government which ruled the country for two decades.   Thousands of Algerians […]

Tunisia: Deadlock between President, Prime Minister continues

Tunisian President Kais Saied Wednesday rejected the idea of calling on foreign intervention in the conflict opposing him and Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi over the inauguration of five ministers suspected for conflict of interest. The crisis between Saied and Mechichi further soured late last month as the Tunisian leader disapproved despite vote of confidence by […]