Tunisia’s First Democratically Elected Leader, Beji Essebsi Dies At 92
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, the North African country’s first democratically elected leader, died Thursday at the age of 92, his office said.
The veteran politician, the oldest head of state after Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, came to power in 2014, three years after the Arab Spring uprising toppled longtime despot Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked revolts in several Arab nations.
He had been hospitalised with a severe illness in late June and was returned to intensive care on Thursday.
AFP
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="32px" width="32px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Recent Posts
Agbele Sporting Boss Hails Remo Stars’ Soname as He Marks Birthday
The Chairman of Agbele Sporting, Hon. Ponmile Omidiji, has rejoiced with and extended warm felicitations…
Yoruba Group Backs DSS Director’s Call for Self-Defence Amid Rising Insecurity
A Yoruba group, Yeye Dara Omoluabi Family, on Sunday urged Yoruba communities to heed the…
Food Security: Rep. Oseni Boosts Oyo Agriculture, Distributes 5,200 Bags of Fertiliser to Farmers
The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and member representing Ibarapa East/Ido…
JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME to 24th April, Opens Portal for Slip Printing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially rescheduled the commencement of the 2025…
Enugu Runway Shut for Emergency Repairs, Airlines Reroute Flights — FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam…
Tragedy as Building Collapse Leaves Many Feared Dead in Lagos {Photos}
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State,…