Tunisia

  • Nov 14, 2019
  • 2 min read

Tunisian populist-Islamist thaw could be game-changing

The new parliament has appointed a speaker and deputy speaker after a deal between two previously hostile parties

Tunisia
  • Nov 12, 2019
  • 7 min read

Prospects for North Africa in 2020

Discontent over living standards will be a test for all countries, but some will address (or contain) this more easily

North Africa
  • Nov 11, 2019
  • 2 min read

Tunisia’s Ennahda may have to drop premiership hopes

Ennahda, the largest party after October’s election, has nominated its leader to be the next parliamentary speaker

Tunisia
  • Nov 7, 2019
  • 2 min read

Concern will grow over bias in Tunisian prosecutions

Sami Fehri, the owner of a television channel, has been arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct

Tunisia
  • Oct 30, 2019
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Tunisian reshuffle points to cabinet discipline drive

The defence and foreign ministers have been swiftly removed following the installation of the new president

Tunisia
  • Oct 25, 2019
  • 2 min read

Tunisian union’s comments may signal battles ahead

The UGTT says it is willing to offer “guidance” in coalition talks, but has criticised a proposal by the new president

Tunisia
  • Oct 23, 2019
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New Tunisian leader signals unity push in first speech

President Kais Saied urged citizens to work to help the nation and vowed to strengthen women’s rights

Tunisia
  • Oct 21, 2019
  • 2 min read

Ennahda leadership pursues bolder approach in Tunisia

Ennahda’s executive committee decided it will propose a party member, not an independent, to be the next prime minister

Tunisia