A Tunisian court has sentenced prominent government critic and former judge Ahmed Souab to five years in prison, after convicting him on charges linked to comments seen as threatening the judiciary.

His lawyers say the verdict reflects mounting political pressure on the courts under President Kais Saied, whose critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power since 2021.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to our Tunisia-based correspondent, Imen Bliwa

A Tunisian court has sentenced prominent government critic and former judge Ahmed Souab to five years in prison, after convicting him on charges linked to comments seen as threatening the judiciary.
His lawyers say the verdict reflects mounting political pressure on the courts under President Kais Saied, whose critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power since 2021.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to our Tunisia-based correspondent, Imen Bliwa

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Tunisian court sentences prominant critic to five years in prison

A fire swept through the Al-Omda displacement camp in North Darfur, in Sudan, leaving at least 60 families without shelter.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. Earlier reports from the International Organization for Migration (IOM),  indicated that at least 237 families were affected and over 150 shelters destroyed.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC reporter, Naba Moheideen.

A fire swept through the Al-Omda displacement camp in North Darfur, in Sudan, leaving at least 60 families without shelter.
The cause of the fire remains unknown. Earlier reports from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), &nbsp;indicated that at least 237 families were affected and over 150 shelters destroyed.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SABC reporter, Naba Moheideen.

Dozens left homeless after fire sweeps through displacement camp in Sudan

Amid growing anti-government protests, Gabon's government has suspended social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok.

The country's media regulator, the High Authority for Communication, announced the immediate suspension, citing concerns over national security and accusing online content of spreading hate speech, defamation, false information, cyberbullying, and material that could destabilise state institutions.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Jean Donald Taladzi, a Gabonese political activist.

Amid growing anti-government protests, Gabon's government has suspended social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok.
The country's media regulator, the High Authority for Communication, announced the immediate suspension, citing concerns over national security and accusing online content of spreading hate speech, defamation, false information, cyberbullying, and material that could destabilise state institutions.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Jean Donald Taladzi, a Gabonese political activist.

Gabon's government suspends social media platforms amid growing anti-government protests

As South Africa approaches the February Budget Speech, the national conversation around fiscal policy, tariffs and industry pressures is intensifying.

 However, one critical issue risks being overlooked: the rising burden of preventable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension on both families and the healthcare system.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Doctor Darren Green, a medical doctor and a wellness advocate.

As South Africa approaches the February Budget Speech, the national conversation around fiscal policy, tariffs and industry pressures is intensifying.
&nbsp;However, one critical issue risks being overlooked: the rising burden of preventable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension on both families and the healthcare system.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Doctor Darren Green, a medical doctor and a wellness advocate.

Tunisian court sentences prominant critic to five years in prison

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