What’s behind Libya-Tunisia border closure? Tunisia closed the troubled Ras Jdir crossing following a security incident. Tunisia and Libya are facing a crisis over migrants seeking to reach Europe. Libya
Who are Ennahda leaders arrested in Tunisia's latest crackdown? The arrests are the latest against figures opposed to President Kais Saied, who has cemented his one-man rule since July 2021. North Africa
EU commission sees Tunisia's migration deal as 'blueprint' for region On July 16, the bloc agreed to spend 100 million euros on Tunisia to combat human trafficking and illegal crossings of the Mediterranean Sea. Tunisia
Timeline: Kais Saied's crackdown in Tunisia, from suspending parliament to arresting Ghannouchi Tunisian President Kais Saied has been steadily consolidating power since 2021 when he dismissed parliament in a move widely described as a coup. He is now cracking down further on his Islamist political opponents. Tunisia
Tunisian constitutional campaign continues as voter interest ebbs Tunisian President Kais Saied’s campaign is flagging amidst international criticism and voter apathy and opposition. North Africa
International pressure compounds Tunisian economic crisis There are international and local concerns over the political and economic situation in Tunisia, which is hoping for a deal with the IMF in return for implementing reforms that are rejected by the powerful UGTT labor union. Tunisia
Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority The presidential decree to revise the law of the Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia and change its composition is facing widespread criticism from opposition parties and organizations that accuse Tunisian President Kais Saied of granting himself wide powers that may affect the course of democracy. Tunisia
Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets The battle for power between Tunisian President Kais Saied and the parliament headed by Rashid Ghannouchi is escalating and has moved to the street. Tunisia
Tunisian grocers offer chance to mitigate economic crisis Small grocery shops are a lifeline for Tunisian communities and families and one entrepreneur sees them as agents of change to a cash-free economy. North Africa
Erdogan plays to base with criticism of Tunisia By slamming the dissolution of Tunisia’s parliament, Erdogan may have emboldened his ideological allies from the Ennahda party, but his criticism might backfire to further isolate political Islam. Turkey
Tunisia's future darkens with dissolution of parliament Tunisia's president has taken a darker turn after unilaterally dissolving parliament and threatening to put elected deputies on trial. North Africa
House Democrats push Biden administration on Tunisia's democratic backslide The lawmakers called on the Biden administration to promote good governance initiatives in the North African country. Tunisia
Tunisia activists claim authorities target sub-Saharan students Sub-Saharan students in Tunisia decry racially motivated arrests as police impunity increases. North Africa
Biden urged to put strings on Tunisia aid amid democratic backslide A letter from some 50 activists, academics and former diplomats calls for the Biden administration to condition certain assistance to Tunisia on steps toward democratic governance. Tunisia
Tunisian court sentences ex-president Marzouki in absentia Tunisian state news said former President Moncef Marzouki was convicted of “assaulting the external security of the state." News Brief
Tunisian president to change constitution, organize early legislative elections Tunisian President Kais Saied announced yet another set of measures for holding a referendum on constitutional reforms and parliamentary elections. North Africa
