Tunisian women fighting for equal inheritance rights

Increasing numbers of women are organizing to pressure the government into legislating equal inheritance rights to replace the current law, which is based on the Quran.

Tunisia

EU deals Tunisia another heavy blow

The Tunisian government is embarking on a series of measures to persuade the European Parliament to back down on its Feb. 7 decision to add Tunisia to the blacklist of countries at "high risk" of money laundering and terrorist financing.

Tunisia

Pentagon partners with Germany on Tunisia border security

The Pentagon is sending nearly $20 million in high-tech help to the North African country as civil war rages in neighboring Libya.

Libya

Tunisian doctors sound alarm on health system collapse

Tunisian doctors are emigrating in increasing numbers in search of adequate pay and facilities, training, and good work conditions, threatening the ability of the country's health care system to deliver services.

North Africa

France’s 'diplomatic signaling' on Syria

A recent Paris meeting on chemical weapons signaled a French attempt to regain a diplomatic foothold in Syria, but also acknowledged Russia as the main arbiter of the Syrian crisis.

Syria

Can Tunisia’s economy be saved?

Due to financial crisis, Tunisia's foreign currency reserves have hit a record low, and some goods have been banned from importation.

Tunisia

As US disengages in North Africa, France's Macron looks to boost his profile

During his visit to Tunisia, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to bolster the country’s faltering economy.

Tunisia

Tunisia protests highlight worrying decline in press freedoms

Freedom of the press is at risk in Tunisia's post-revolution atmosphere, as violence against journalists rises amid a government crackdown.

Tunisia

Dominos start to tumble in Tunis

Several political parties in Tunisia have revoked support for the Carthage Document in what could be the first signs of the national unity government's collapse.

Tunisia

Award-winning talk show for Arab youth tackles religion, sex

An Arabic-language talk show gives Arab youth a space to speak and express themselves on everything from religion to sex.

Qatar

Tunisian protesters get seven-year itch

The austerity measures announced by the Tunisian government as part of this year's budget seem to be targeting the most vulnerable groups in society, including the middle class and the poor.

Tunisia

Tunisians fear another bread revolution

Tunisians took to the streets to protest the government’s state budget and austerity measures, leading to violent clashes that raised concerns about a repeat of the bread riots of the 1980s.

Tunisia