Politicians and academics have accused PM Aziz Akhannouch's government of using its commanding parliamentary majority to push through tailor-made legislation designed to benefit powerful individuals and business lobbies.

Tunisia is experiencing a dark political period under Kais Saied's rule, prompting a number of prominent political and human rights figures to issue a call for change from within their prison cells.

Under the pretext of “fixing constitutional gaps,” Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has overseen a sweeping expansion of presidential powers, backed by a parliamentary majority that has tightened his grip over key political and judicial institutions.

Amid mounting anger from labor unions and growing opposition from academics and political actors in Morocco, the government of Aziz Akhannouch pushed through a law reshaping higher education and scientific research.

Amid doubts over its “controlling” motives, the Algerian government has submitted its party law to parliament for discussion and approval, framing the move as a purely reformist step.