Will Tunis' first female mayor advocate for women’s rights?

Tunis' city council has elected its first female mayor from the Ennahda movement, yet some critics are wary of whether the new mayor will be a strong advocate for women.

Tunisia

Pompeo looks to career diplomat for State's No. 3 post

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was expected to recommend the nomination of career diplomat David Hale, currently the US ambassador to Pakistan, to be undersecretary of state for political affairs.

Yemen

Can dry hotels boost Tunisia's ailing tourism sector?

In 2014, Tunisia had only one alcohol-free hotel. Now, as their number rises, the government is less than pleased.

Tunisia

Congress sounds alarm over Tunisia’s proposed NGO law

Lawmakers who have long championed the fledgling democracy are worried about potential efforts to rein in civil society.

Tunisia

Film explores how things have, and haven't, changed for Tunisia's women

The female-directed drama "Beauty and the Dogs" shows how much Tunisia has changed since the revolution in which it was set.

Tunisia

Congress seeks uptick in North Africa operations

The House Homeland Security panel chief wants to boost funding for counterterrorism in the Sahara region.

North Africa

Political wrangling within Tunisia's leading party points to power struggle

Whoever takes over Tunisia’s leadership eight years after the revolution will face an array of challenges, not least addressing the long-held grievances of much of the population and safeguarding the country’s democratic gains.

Tunisia

Tunisia faces calls for government reshuffle

Tunisia has had eight governments since the 2011 revolution, and political parties are now calling for yet another government reshuffle and for the removal of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed.

Tunisia

Middle Eastern artists give traditional art a modern twist

Bahraini weaving, Palestinian embroidery and Iraqi miniatures are among the traditional art forms being reinvented and adapted by the Middle Eastern artists competing for the fifth edition of the Jameel Prize.

Palestine

Tunisian women win at polls but long road remains

Although a significant number of women won in the May 6 municipal elections in Tunisia, female politicians still have a long way to go to make it to the presidency.

Tunisia

The growing power of Tunisia's labor union

As the Tunisian General Labor Union works to achieve the demands of Tunisian employees, it faces accusations of overpowering the government.

Tunisia

Groups help mothers, families of missing Tunisian migrants

Organizations in Europe and Tunisia are taking a page from a Central American movement, teaming up to help people whose family members have disappeared or died while seeking a better life in new countries.

Tunisia