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Gabon: Ruling party urges incumbent President Ali Bongo to seek re-election next year

The ruling party in Gabon, Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), called Saturday on the country’s leader Ali Bongo Ondimba to run for next year elections, for a third 7-year term. “We have come not only to revitalize our party but also to seek Ali Bongo Ondimba’s candidacy for the future of our country”, said Prospere Abessolo […]

Kais Saied seeks constitutional change of power structure – Advisor

Tunisian President Kais Saied is working to conduct a constitutional change of the country’s supreme law following his seizure of the governing power and suspension of the parliament since July 25, his adviser Walid Hajjem has told Reuters. “This system cannot continue … changing the system means changing the constitution through a referendum, perhaps … […]

Tunisia detains 17 Egyptian fishermen for illegal fishing in its waters

Tunisia has arrested 17 Egyptian fishermen accused of illegal fishing activities in its waters. The information was confirmed Saturday by Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS). Assistant foreign minister for consular affairs said Egypt is closely following up the conditions of the 17 fishermen detained by Tunisian authorities. It is unclear when the fishermen were detained. […]