Iran sends senior delegation to Algeria, Tunisia as relations warm This week, a high-level Iranian delegation is visiting Algeria and Tunisia for talks with senior officials from both North African countries. Iran
Analysis As Saied begins new term as president, Tunisians brace for unstable governance In a second presidential term, Tunisia’s increasingly autocratic ruler is unlikely to secure the political and economic stability the country craves. By Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Analysis Tunisia risks missing e-commerce boom as Jumia exits, startup investment lags Despite efforts to build Tunisia's digital economy, the North African country still presents challenges for global e-commerce, impacting growth prospects for new products and services. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur drops out of 2024 tennis circuit Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, currently ranked 22nd in the Women's Tennis Association, will step away from tennis until 2025 as she recovers from a shoulder injury. Tunisia
Analysis As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Why this traditional instrument is back on Tunisia's music charts A wave of nostalgia has hit Tunisian clubs after the success of a 1990s-themed Ramadan TV series inspired by traditional mezoued music. Tunisia
Conflicts surface with Tunisia’s Ennahda The last-minute decision of Ennahda leader Rachid Ghannouchi to run in this year’s legislative elections in Tunisia has ruffled feathers in the Islamist movement. Tunisia
Tunisian president's death leaves conflicted legacy, unclear future The ultimate measure of late President Beji Caid Essebsi's rule may be the seamless transfer of power to a new Tunisian president. Tunisia
Former military officers jump into Tunisia’s political arena For the first time since Tunisia's independence, a political party founded by retired military officers will contest legislative elections. Tunisia
Can Tunisia get back into international good graces after imprisoning UN expert? Following the release of UN expert Moncef Kartas, Tunisia was elected a nonpermanent member at the UN Security Council, which some say should help it regain the trust it lost on the international scene. Libya
Intel: How terror attacks, sick president could impact Tunisia’s upcoming elections A pair of suicide bombers struck the Tunisian capital today, coming amid news that Tunisia’s 92-year-old President Beji Caid Essebsi was rushed to the hospital. Tunisia
Amendments to electoral law stir controversy in Tunisia The Tunisian parliament has approved controversial amendments to the electoral law that could exclude candidates for the presidential and legislative elections at the end of 2019. Tunisia
Algeria's Hirak marches on in the face of official warnings Algeria’s predominantly young protesters have proven resistant to any attempt to hijack their cause and bend it to any end but their own. Tunisia
Will Tunisian prime minister resign or run for president? Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has been elected head of Tahya Tounes, which has sparked fears among political circles that he might use his post to serve party interests. Tunisia
Central Bank: 2019 will be difficult for Tunisian banks Tunisia's financial and political quarters worry about an imminent liquidity crisis threatening the banking sector. Tunisia
Tunisia frees UN expert but 'battle has only just begun' Theories abound as to why the Tunisian government has charged Moncef Kartas with espionage, but new information regarding similar charges against his fixer shed light on the true nature of the flimsy case against Kartas. Libya
UN demands release of UN expert from ‘illegal detention’ in Tunisia UN expert Moncef Kartas, who is being detained in Tunisia, was charged with treason and espionage and could face the death sentence if found guilty, prompting the UN to call for his release. Tunisia
