Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin, 76, announced his resignation on Friday, July 24, 2026, citing health reasons. Shahabuddin, who was elected by Parliament in 2023, stated in a letter to the Speaker of the lower house that illness was affecting his physical and mental capabilities, making it impossible to properly fulfill his responsibilities. His role was primarily ceremonial. Shahabuddin had announced the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, following weeks of anti-government riots. Hasina then fled to neighboring India. Shahabuddin's political opponents had regularly called for his departure. After an interim period led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP won the legislative elections in February, leading to its leader, Tarique Rahman, becoming the head of the country.
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Tunisian champion Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi secured a gold medal at the Portugal Open G1 taekwondo tournament in the -68 kg category on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The Olympic medalist and world champion won the final after his Norwegian opponent forfeited. Jendoubi demonstrated a strong performance throughout the competition, defeating Portugal's Francisco Sousa in the round of 16 and Spain's Joan Jorquera 2-1 in a closely contested quarter-final match. This latest victory further solidifies Jendoubi's standing as a top international competitor in his weight class.
Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, spoke by phone with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The two ministers reaffirmed the unique nature of Tunisian-Egyptian relations and highlighted the strong historical and fraternal ties between the two countries. They welcomed the positive evolution of bilateral cooperation across several sectors and expressed a shared desire to further strengthen these relations to higher levels, serving the interests of both peoples. They also praised the outcomes of the 18th session of the Tunisian-Egyptian Joint High Commission, held in Cairo in September 2025, emphasizing the importance of regular follow-up on its conclusions. The stated objective is to give new impetus to the partnership between Tunis and Cairo, particularly in economic, commercial, and investment fields, while exploring new cooperation opportunities. Regional developments, especially the situation in Libya, were also a significant part of their discussions. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the results of the meeting of the tripartite mechanism of Libya's neighboring countries, organized in Cairo on May 21, 2026. Nafti reiterated Tunisia's consistent position in favor of preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as respecting its national institutions. The Tunisian minister stress
The Gab猫s section of the Tunisian League for Human Rights LTDH expressed deep concern on July 25, 2026, regarding two detainee deaths at Gab猫s civil prison, which it described as "suspicious." The deceased were identified as Ali Bejaoui and Ali Ben Tijani Ben Mohamed Mansi, the latter of whom had a disability. The LTDH reported collecting testimonies indicating deteriorating detention conditions, including repeated water and electricity cuts, significant overcrowding, and cases of suffocation among detainees. The organization believes these conditions endanger physical integrity and raise questions about adherence to minimum standards for individuals deprived of liberty. The LTDH extended condolences to the families and called for an urgent, independent, and transparent investigation to determine the circumstances of the deaths, assign responsibility, and draw legal consequences. It also urged authorities to intervene promptly to improve conditions by ensuring continuous water and electricity supply and addressing overcrowding. The Gab猫s section requested permission to visit the prison to assess the situation firsthand and implored competent authorities to uphold their responsibility in protecting detainees' rights to life, health, and dignity. The LTDH stated it would continue to monitor the case and initiate legal and human rights actions as deemed appropriate.