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Tunisia Update

Posted on 28th July 2021 by Francophone Africa

Tunisian President Kais Saied suspended parliament and dismissed the Prime Minister on Sunday, in the midst of anti-government protests across the country. Opposition party Ennahda labelled the move a “coup” and has called for popular protests against Kais Saied’s actions.

More info on Al Jazeera; Middle East Eye; webdo.tn

For regular updates see here: https://www.tunisienumerique.com/

News & Resources (1/07/02021)

Posted on 1st July 2021 by Francophone Africa

News

Macron announces the end of France’s anti-Islamist Operation Barkhane in the Sahel – France24
Macron: Barkhane mission ending, French presence to stay in Sahel – Al Jazeera
Macron announces end of France’s anti-terror Operation Barkhane in Africa’s Sahel region – CNN
Les États-Unis adressent un message de soutien fort à la France au Sahel – RFI
Au Sahel, il faut replacer la protection des civils au cœur de la réponse à la crise – Mediapart
Instability in the Sahel: how a jihadi gold rush is fuelling violence in Africa – Financial Times
Terrorism Spreading ‘Unabated’ Across Africa, Warns US Commander – VOANews
Le Niger, nouveau pivot de la France au Sahel – Le Temps

Resources

The PSC and Chad – policy implications of a historic decision – ISS
Terrorism in Côte d’Ivoire is no longer just an external threat – ISS