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
Tunisian police fire water cannon, tear gas on anti-Saied protesters The protesters gathered in downtown Tunis on what marked the 11th anniversary of the uprising that toppled Tunisia's former dictator. Tunisia
Tunisia’s new government sworn in without parliamentary approval The new Tunisian government, which includes 10 women, was sworn in amid controversy over its legitimacy, since it was not approved by parliament as stipulated in the constitution. Tunisia
Tunisia’s political crisis forewarns economic collapse Economists are sounding the alarm about a possible economic collapse in Tunisia, urging for reforms to revive the economy that had been suffering since 2011 amid political instability. Tunisia
Tunisian journalists behind bars reflect growing repression of media freedom Tunisians have been concerned about the return of oppression and restriction on media freedoms following renewed military trials of civilians, arrests and attacks on journalists. Tunisia
Tunisia's Ennahda party shaken by resignations, political crisis The Islamic Ennahda movement is facing a wave of resignations that are depriving it of its historical leadership and popular base after being the country’s ruling party since 2011. Tunisia
Tunisia's Saied appoints female prime minister amid coup claims Two months after sacking his former prime minister, Tunisian President Kais Saied has named Najla Bouden Romdhan as the country's next premier. Tunisia
Absence of government, parliament negatively affects Tunisia’s economy The complex political and economic scene in Tunisia is deepening concerns over the negative economic repercussions on the sovereign ratings of the economy and the business and investment climate, as political experts warn of an unprecedented economic disaster. Tunisia
Tunisian president tries to reassure those who fear for democracy Although President Kais Saied asserted that he would respect the constitution, some political parties and governmental organizations expressed their concerns about his monopolization of power. Tunisia
Tunisia places senior Ennahda figure under house arrest Anouar Maarouf, the former communications and technology minister, was reportedly informed by Tunisian authorities that he has been placed under house arrest. Tunisia
Tunisian lawmaker arrested after Facebook posts criticizing Saied Yassin Ayari had accused the Tunisian president of staging a "coup against the constitution." Tunisia
Tunisia's president names new interior minister as critics slam 'coup' Ridha Gharsallaoui's appointment as interior minister comes days after the Tunisian president suspended parliament and fired his prime minister. Tunisia
Is Tunisia’s fragile democracy under threat? In the midst of stifling political, health and economic crises, Tunisian President Kais Saied decided to sack the prime minister and suspend parliament in a move some described as a “coup.” Tunisia
