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Young Tunisians Hold More Fears Than Hopes for the Upcoming Presidential Election

Young Tunisian activists tell OkayAfrica about their electoral predictions and what another President Kais Saied term would mean for the country’s democracy, economy and ongoing tensions with Sub-Saharan Africans.

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September 30, 2024

Are Tunisian Authorities Trying to Silence Opposition Ahead of Elections?

Critics have accused President Kais Saied of heavily tilting the upcoming vote in his favor, even though he’s already made himself the country’s de facto ruler.

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September 27, 2024

In Tunisia’s Elections, an Authoritarian President Runs Against an Imprisoned Contender and a Former Ally

Human Rights Watch labeled the upcoming polls “a mockery of Tunisians’ right to participate in free and fair elections.”

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September 13, 2024