Tunis: The Forum of Democratic Forces said Tuesday it will lodge an appeal to the Administrive Court against the regulatory decision of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) on the criteria and eligibility conditions for the presidential election, regarding "substantial irregularities in this text."The Forum considers in a statement that the presidential decree convening the voters to cast their ballots was issued in a context of 'political closure,' where the conditions of eligibility were 'tailor-made.'ISIE had published on July 15, 2024, a regulatory text setting out the candidacy conditions and procedures for the October 6 presidential election.Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of US Troops Amid Ongoing Security Challenges
Nigeria: Nigeria has confirmed that approximately 200 US troops, who were deployed to bolster its fight against armed groups, will commence their withdrawal from the West African nation. The majority of these troops are expected to depart by the end o…
September 3, 2026