Tunisia
Tunisia’s IMF deal will raise political tensions
The politically important Tunisian General Labour Union warned the government not to unilaterally enact economic reforms
TunisiaTunisian polls will produce pliant parliament
Tunisians over the weekend protested against the president and called for a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary polls
TunisiaTunisian labour union is moving towards opposition
Tunisia's largest union, the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), said it would oppose 'secret' deals with the IMF
TunisiaTunisian transitional politics hurt trust and economy
Tunisia’s institutions and economy have suffered during the decade after the revolution
TunisiaTunisia will struggle to exit crisis stage
Tunisia finds itself in acute economic troubles, with food and fuel shortages having become commonplace
TunisiaProspects for North Africa in 2023
Most North Aftrican states were ill-equipped to deal with a new global crisis
North AfricaMigration pressures will revive EU divisions
There is rising flows of irregular migration along the Central Mediterranean route
ItalyTunisia-IMF deal may not be enough
The IMF this weekend agreed to provide Tunisia with a USD1.9bn loan, subject to board approval.
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