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Coronavirus: Africa Must “Wake Up,” and “Prepare for the Worst”

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand 1 Comment

Today saw the number of infections by the new coronavirus in Africa exceed by 1,000 in 40 countries across the continent, with records of 30 deaths, according to the latest statistics on the covid-19 pandemic. In total, 1,107 cases of infection have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. The very first case on the continent was reported on February 14, in Egypt.

Coronavirus: Africa on Alert, Cases Rising

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

While Covid-19 puts Italy under the bell, Africa continues to slowly calculate proven cases on its territory. After the latest Coronavirus case in Kinshasa, a Congolese resident from France, the number of patients with coronavirus on the continent has reached 111, according to the news sources.

Morocco Signs New Arms Deal with U.S.

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Morocco has соnсludеd a new аrmѕ deal with thе United Stаtеѕ to рrоvіdе іt with military hаrdwаrе for lоgіѕtісаl ѕuрроrt wоrth $239.35 mіllіоn, ассоrdіng to thе US government’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Thе US Dераrtmеnt of Defense аррrоvеd the аrmѕ dеаl with Morocco, at the request of the Moroccan government, and notified the U.S. Congress of this step.

New Tunisian PM Excludes Saied’s Opponents from Government

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh said during a press conference yesterday that he will work to form a mini-cabinet and harmonious government that brings together the parties that supported President Kais Saied in the second round of the presidential elections. Fakhfakh also announced the exclusion of the Heart of Tunisia and Free Destourian parties from government consultations.

Tunisia’s Saied Vows to Ensure Road Safety After Deadly Bus Crash

December 4, 2019January 4, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

As the death toll rises in a Tunisian tour bus accident to 26, President Kais Saied has promised to deal with the aftermath of the accident and ensure road safety. “I will do everything in my power to deal with the consequences of the disaster and fix what can be fixed,” he said. The President added that all those responsible for the poor conditions of the road will be seriously dealt with.

Kaïs Saïed Wins Tunisian Run-Off in Landslide

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Independent presidential candidate and professor Kaïs Saïed has officially been elected as the new president of Tunisia with a clear victory. He apparently convinced about 75% of Tunisian voters in a true electoral landslide. His opponent, the controversial media magnate Nabil Karoui, earlier called the competition an unfair battle, but he has since acknowledged Saïed’s victory.

Kais Saied Appears to Win Tunisian Presidential Election

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

More than 7 million voters were called back to the polls on Sunday for the third time in less than a month to elect a new president who faces the challenge of taking the country out of its economic crisis. Independent constitutional law professor Kais Saied and his rival, businessman and media magnate Nabil Karoui, a candidate for the “Heart of Tunisia” party, competed Sunday in the second round of the presidential elections.

Tunisians Expected to Punish Parties in Sunday Elections

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Tunisians will go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament. All indications are that voters will deliver a slap in the face to the existing parties. The expected punitive vote would probably favor younger candidates. Sunday’s elections will be the second since the new Constitution was ratified in 2014. Despite the democratic process, Tunisians live in difficult economic and social conditions. Observers expect that there will be a major shift in voter choices.

Tunisia’s Ben Ali Dies at Age 83

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Tunisia’s former President, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who stayed in power in the North African country for over two decades, has died in Saudi Arabia. Ben Ali’s death was confirmed by Mounir Ben Salha, the Ali’s family lawyer. “Ben Ali has just died in Saudi Arabia,” he told Reuters by phone. The Tunisian Foreign Ministry also confirmed the death of the former leader. “We had confirmation of his death 30 minutes ago,” the ministry said, without giving further details, as reported by the AFP.

Tunisian Presidential Election: Saied, Karoui Advance to Runoff

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Tunisia’s Independent High Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that candidates Kais Saied and Nabil Karoui will compete in the second round of presidential elections. While Ennahda congratulated the winners, the EU said the elections were transparent.

Conservative Law Professor, Imprisoned Media Mogul Lead in Tunisian Elections

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Kais Saied, a conservative law professor, and the detained media mogul, Nabil Karoui, will most likely square it out in an apparent second round of the Tunisian presidential election, according to the elections early results. “My win brings a big responsibility to change frustration to hope,” Saied said at a local radio station on Sunday. “It is a new step in Tunisian history . . . it is like a new revolution.”

Tunisia Votes Sunday in Second Post-Arab Spring Election

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Tunisia is ready to hold its second free presidential election since the 2011 revolution, which overthrew former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and sparked the Arab Spring. Elections have been planned since November last year, following the death of Beji Caid Essebsi, the first democratically elected president.

Tunisia’s Leading Presidential Candidate Arrested

August 24, 2019August 24, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Less than a month before presidential elections in Tunisia, one of the country’s leading candidates, businessman Nabil Karoui, was arrested on Friday, accused of money laundering. The arrest seriously jeopardizes his chances of ascending to the nation’s presidency. At the same time, a television channel that he owns, Nessma TV, one of the country’s favorite television channels, was banned from covering the electoral campaigns by the authorities.

Tunisia: Nearly 100 Presidential Candidates to Square Off in the Polls

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Nearly 100 presidential candidates have filed their candidacy for the presidential election anticipated in Tunisia in the hope of succeeding Beji Caid Essebsi, the first democratically elected head of state following the Arab Spring country. In total, the names of 98 applicants interested in competing in the presidential election were recorded by the closing of registrations today. This was officially confirmed by the country’s Election commision (Isie).

Tunisian Ennahda Nominates Abdelfattah Mourou for Presidential Elections

August 7, 2019August 10, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Tunisia’s Ennahda has decided to nominate Abdel Fattah Mourou to run in early presidential elections. The decision to nominate Mourou, deputy leader of the movement, was made at a meeting of the group’s consultative council Tuesday evening. The elections are expected to be held on September 15. He was invited after the death of President Baji Kaid Essebsi last month.

Haftar Airstrike Leaves 43 Dead In Southern Libya

Editor's Pick August 6, 2019August 10, 2019 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

At least 43 people have died and more than 60 have been injured in an aerial bombardment against the city of Al Murzuq (southwest of Libya) executed by the forces led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, a local strong man, as reported by news sources citing a representative of the city council. Haftar’s forces, based in eastern Libya, say they targeted the city on Sunday evening but denied targeting civilians.

Tunisia: One Policeman Killed, 8 Wounded in Two Suicide Bombings in Tunis

June 27, 2019August 10, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

This double attack testifies to the resilience of certain terrorist groups in Tunisia, despite a general improvement in the security situation.

A policeman was killed and eight others injured in Tunis on Thursday (June 27th) in two different attacks in the city center and in front of a barracks of the National Guard, incidents testifying to the resilience of certain terrorist groups in Tunisia despite a general improvement of the security situation.