A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker, Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President Kais Saied. Opponents say the ruling signals an intensifying crackdown on critics. Once a supporter of Saied's policies against political opponents, Saidani has become a vocal critic, accusing the president of seeking to monopolise all decision-making while leaving others to bear the blame for problems. Thuto Ngobeni reports...

<p>A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker, Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President Kais Saied. Opponents say the ruling signals an intensifying crackdown on critics. Once a supporter of Saied's policies against political opponents, Saidani has become a vocal critic, accusing the president of seeking to monopolise all decision-making while leaving others to bear the blame for problems. Thuto Ngobeni reports...</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>