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Tunisia presidential hopefuls line up for September polls (Guardian)

Editor3August 2, 201901 views

Presidential hopefuls in Tunisia began registering their candidacies on Friday for snap September polls called after the death of 92-year-old leader Beji Caid Essebsi. Eight would-be candidates, including media magnate…

Beji Caid Essebsi: Tunisian president dies aged 92 (BBC)

Editor3July 25, 201903 views

Tunisia’s first freely elected President, Beji Caid Essebsi, has died aged 92, the country’s presidency says. He was the world’s oldest sitting president. He was admitted to hospital on Wednesday…