• New Iraq PM sacks senior officials days after confidence vote

    Seeking to consolidate his position, Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has sacked several senior officials appointed by his predecessor, just days after a confidence vote in his government. The prime minister rescinded several appointments following the October 2021 polls, citing the government's "interim" status.

  • Tunisia President sacks 57 judges, tightening grip on judiciary

    Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday sacked 57 judges accused of corruption and other crimes, after passing a new law strengthening his grip on the judiciary. Saied had at an earlier cabinet meeting accused unnamed judges of corruption, stalling "terrorism" cases, sexual harassment, collusion with political parties and obstruction of...

  • Saudi Arabia: Unvaccinated employees to face axe

    Any government or private facility that is accommodative towards unvaccinated individuals risks penalties and fines.