Kef: The independent regional authority for elections (IRIE) in Kef received six candidacies for the regional and district council elections on Friday, in addition to the candidacy for the region's representative on the council of the first district, made up of Bizerte, Béja, Jendouba and Kef. President of the IRIE, Amor Yacoubi, told TAP that all the candidates, including one woman, had submitted their applications in accordance with the selection criteria. He added that the number of candidates could be increased after two other candidates told TAP of their intention to stand. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse