Tag Archives: National Constituent Assembly

Security situation in Tunisia remains a major issue

December 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are still protesting in Siliana demanding that the local governor quits. Of all Arab countries that experienced a popular uprising, Tunisia seems to be the most stable. The National Constituent … read more »

Posted in Article, North Africa, Tunisia | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Somalia: New President, Same Challenges

September 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Morgan Lorraine Roach Yesterday, Somalia’s newly appointed parliament voted Hassan Sheikh Mohamud into office as the country’s new president. A political amateur and academic from central Somalia, Mohamud is considered to be a moderate. As such, he contrasts greatly with … read more »

Posted in Article, East Africa, News, Somali, Spotlight | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tunisia: Occupy Bardo

December 9, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Despite Tunisia’s successful election in October, there has emerged a remarkable ideological split in the ranks. In Bardo, protesters are pressuring members of the National Constituent Assembly to pass eleven measures to further the goals of the revolution. On October … read more »

Posted in Article, North Africa, Tunisia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment