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The Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has urged the public to disregard any municipal election results not released through its official channels. At a press conference held over the week-end, the Commission warned that figures circulating on social media or other outlets are unreliable, emphasizing that verified results will only be published on its […]
The Tripoli Security Directorate has outlined plans to safeguard the upcoming municipal Council elections, set for August 16. In an expanded meeting, attended by senior Interior Ministry officials, participants reviewed security measures and coordination mechanisms among various agencies to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. The meeting built on earlier discussions between Interior Minister […]
Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has announced that municipal council elections for a second group of 51 municipalities will be held on August 16. The group comprises councils whose mandates have expired and newly formed municipalities. According to the HNEC, polling stations will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In preparation, the Commission […]
The first round of applications for candidates in the local council elections is set to begin on Sunday August 18, according to a statement released by the High National Elections Commission (HNEC). The Commission urged voters to present their identity documents at polling places in order to obtain their electoral cards if they had submitted […]
Tunisia’s Islamist party has chosen Simon Salama, a Tunisian Jew, as its candidate for the municipal elections in Monastir, south of Tunis. Salama said that Ennahda is a civilian party open to modernity, adding that all Jews in Tunisia could participate in civic, social and political life as Tunisian citizens. Salama, who was raised in […]
Nadia Sminate, member of the Belgian “New Flemish Alliance” party (N-VA) has become mayor of the municipality of Londerzeel, a breakthrough for Moroccan community living in Belgium and a source of inspiration and pride for all Moroccans. She is the first Flemish mayor of Moroccan origin to hold and reach such a post. Nadia took […]