The Tunisian election board announced Saturday that three candidates, including incumbent President Kais Saied, have been approved to run in the upcoming election. Saied, a political outsider who swept to victory in 2019, will be facing off against two other candidates in the race for the presidency.
Saied’s election in 2019 was seen as a dramatic shift in Tunisian politics, with the former law professor winning over voters with promises of fighting corruption and upholding constitutional values. However, his time in office has been marred by controversy, with critics accusing him of consolidating power and undermining democratic institutions.
The upcoming election is expected to be a closely watched contest, as Tunisia grapples with a struggling economy, rising unemployment, and a growing sense of frustration among the population. The outcome of the election could have far-reaching implications for the country’s future trajectory, as well as its continued transition towards democracy.
In addition to Saied, the two other candidates approved to run in the election have yet to be named. The deadline for candidacy submissions is fast approaching, with the election set to take place later this year. As Tunisians prepare to head to the polls, the race for the presidency is sure to be one of the most closely watched political events in the country’s recent history.
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