Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi has reportedly died according to news reaching us at OccupyGh.com from the presidency.
Essebsi, 92 years old was reportedly taken to the hospital this week for medical treatment.
Essebsi was since then admitted into intensive care at the hospital.
In a statement from his son, Hafedh Caid Essebsi, his father’s health had worsened.
As reported, this was the third time Essebsi was being treated in the hospital in a matter of weeks.
Beji Caid Essebsi before his death was the oldest sitting president in Africa and perhaps the world.
Mr Essebsi has been prominent in the Tunisian political history after taking over as an elected president in 2014.
He came into office following the Arab uprisings across the region which forced former Tunisian President Zine el-Abedine Ben Ali out of office in 2011 after 23 years in office.
The 92-year old leader was due to step down and not take part in elections due in November.
Parliamentary elections are expected to be held on Oct. 6 with a presidential vote following on Nov. 17.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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