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

Tunisia's indigenous Amazighs launch their first political party

The Akal civil movement, which defends the rights of Amazighs in Tunisia, is entering the political arena.

Tunisia

Tunisia on edge as Libya's Hifter advances

Tunisian authorities remain tight-lipped on the tumult in neighboring Libya, even as escalating violence impacts the Tunisian border.

Libya

Different faiths, shared sites explored in Istanbul

An exhibition in Istanbul sheds light on religious sites and pilgrimages sacred to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike, a phenomenon that is not widely known but is quite common in the Mediterranean region.

Israel

After local electoral wins, Tunisia's independents aim even higher

After making major gains in the 2018 local elections, independent candidates expect voters' disappointment in Tunisia's ruling parties to help them win this fall's legislative and presidential elections elections.

Tunisia

New cracks threaten future of Nidaa Tounes

Nidaa Tounes held two parallel elections for leadership of its Central Committee, further cementing divisions within the partying ahead of legislative and presidential elections.

Tunisia

Tunisians hang on to shashiyyas despite modern alternatives

Despite globalization and more affordable modern clothes, Tunisians still love to don a jebba or sefsari on special occasions.

Tunisia

Human rights report traces Tunisia's bloody past, demands plan for justice

Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission has given the government one year to develop an action plan to create a truly just and free democratic state.

Tunisia

Tunisian president says he won't run again — sort of

Speculation shrouds Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi's declaration that he will not run for a second term and his call to unfreeze the Nidaa Tounes party membership of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed.

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