Legislative elections take place today but observers doubt that there will be any major changes given the president’s tightening grip on power. As the economic situation deteriorates, voters are gloomy.
Many Tunisians believe their country's decade-old democratic revolution has failed, and are exasperated with its political elites. They welcome their increasingly autocratic president's political reforms and see the vote for a new parliament as a chance to solve their financial crisis.
Legislative elections are taking place on December 17 but observers doubt that there will be any major changes given the president’s tightening grip on power. As the economic situation deteriorates, voters are gloomy.
Analysis: Amid ongoing political deadlock, General Khalifa Haftar's recent remarks imply that he is prepared to plunge Libya back into war to break the stalemate and consolidate his power.
Lebanese songstress Haifa Wehbe, who has previously courted controversy for performances deemed too sexy, will be performing in the Gulf kingdom for the first time next week.