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Tunisian democracy was destroyed by corruption long before President Saied’s actions
Democracy in Tunisia was under threat long before President Kais Saied acted to dismiss Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and suspend parliament, with a ... Africa -
Tunisia: Restoring democracy through undemocratic means is a political tightrope
Since Tunisian President Kais Saied announced a series of exceptional measures on July 25, external observers’ main concerns have been to determine ... Middle East -
Tunisia President Saied’s actions are a coup against corruption
Since President Kais Saied announced the suspension of Parliament and the dismissal of the Prime Minister on the night of July 25, commentators have ... Africa -
Government default would cost Tunisia’s banks up to $7.9 billion: Report
A hypothetical default of Tunisia’s government on its loans could cost the country’s banks between $4.3 billion to $7.9 billion, a report published ... Economy -
UN-led Libya talks end without agreeing on interim government
Libya’s rival sides wrapped up a week of UN-brokered talks without agreeing on a transitional government that would lead the county to an election in ... North Africa -
Humanitarian ship brings 255 migrants to Italy’s Sicily island
The humanitarian ship Open Arms reached the coast of the Italian island of Sicily on Saturday and transferred 255 migrants to the Italian authorities, ... World News -
France’s interior minister to visit Tunisia, Algeria to discuss security
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin will visit Tunisia and Algeria later this week to discuss security matters with his counterparts there, ... North Africa -
Coronavirus: Tunisia imposes nationwide curfew as cases surge
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Monday ordered a curfew starting from Tuesday in all regions of the country.For more coronavirus news, ... Coronavirus -
Tunisia’s parliament to vote on whether to back new government
Tunisia’s deeply fragmented parliament on Tuesday started debating whether to back a new government amid a tussle for influence between the president ... World News -
Tunisia relaxes curfew with coronavirus outbreak slowing
Tunisia has announced a reduction of its nightly curfew hours, state media reported on Wednesday, after three consecutive days without recording any ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Tunisia needs $5.4 bln to balance budget, says PM Fakhfakh
Tunisia will need more than five billion euros ($5.4 billion) of external assistance to balance its 2020 budget, the prime minister said on Tuesday, ... Economy -
Tunisians urged to stay cautious as coronavirus cases hit zero
Tunisia on Monday urged continued vigilance against the novel coronavirus, a day after recording no new cases for the first time since March 2 as it ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia repatriates citizens from Sudan, Tunisia
Saudi Arabia repatriated on Saturday its citizens who were stuck in Sudan and Tunisia after the coronavirus pandemic halted flights and shut down ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Robot helps Tunisia medics avoid infection from patients
Medics have deployed a robot in a Tunisian hospital caring for coronavirus victims to limit contact between staff and infected patients, in a first ... Coronavirus -
Hundreds of Tunisians stranded in Libya due to coronavirus cross border
Hundreds of Tunisians stranded for weeks in war-racked Libya due to the coronavirus have returned home after forcing their way through a border ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Tunisia extends lockdown, looks to gradually ease restrictions
Tunisia is extending a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus to May 4, then it will ease restrictions gradually on some economic ... Coronavirus -
Tunisia to receive $280 mln from Islamic Development Bank to combat coronavirus
The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) plans to lend Tunisia $280 million to tackle the coronavirus crisis, a government source told Reuters ... Economy -
Coronavirus: Tunis warns rule-breaking carriers face manslaughter charge
Tunisia’s interior ministry warned Tuesday that people infected with coronavirus could be prosecuted for manslaughter if they contaminate others by ... North Africa -
Tunisian parliament grants PM special powers amid coronavirus pandemic
Tunisia’s parliament on Saturday gave the prime minister special powers for two months to allow for the accelerated adoption of measures to combat the ... North Africa -
Informal workers in Arab world hit hardest by coronavirus, unlikely to get help
Coronavirus lockdowns hit poor people working in the informal economy hardest, but they are also the least likely to receive aid or healthcare from ... Features -
Tunisia frees 1,420 prisoners over spread of coronavirus
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the release of 1,420 prisoners in an amnesty to combat the spread of the coronavirus in prisons, a ... North Africa -
Tunisia prints banknote featuring first woman doctor, Dr Tewhida ben Sheikh
The Central Bank of Tunisia announced on Thursday that the new 10 Tunisian dinar note would feature female doctor Tewhida ben Sheikh, a first for the ... Variety -
Tunisia says over 400 arrested for breaking coronavirus curfew
Tunisian police arrested more than 400 people for breaking a night-time curfew imposed to fight the spread of coronavirus, the authorities said Monday ... North Africa -
Tunisia allocates $850 mln to combat effects of coronavirus
Tunisia is allocating 2.5 billion dinars ($850 million) to combat the economic and social effects of the coronavirus health crisis, Prime Minister ... North Africa -
Coronavirus: Tunisia orders lockdown, postpones loan repayments for poor
Tunisia’s president on Friday ordered a general lockdown, limiting citizens’ free movement in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.The ... North Africa -
Coronavirus cases in Tunisia rise from 10 to 38
The number of reported coronavirus cases in Tunisia rose on Thursday from 10 to 38, reported the Tunisian News Agency on Twitter.Developing. North Africa -
Tunisia asks citizens for donations to help tackle coronavirus outbreak
Tunisia has created a voluntary fund dedicated to fighting the coronavirus outbreak and reducing its economic repercussions, the North African ... North Africa -
Tunisia’s garlic prices soar after coronavirus remedy rumor spreads
The price of garlic has shot up in Tunisia amid a buying rush as consumers hope it will help protect against the new coronavirus, despite caution from ... Variety -
Tunisia reports three new coronavirus cases, suspends Italy flights
Tunisia announced on Monday that it had confirmed three more cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number in the country to five, of whom four had ... North Africa -
Tunisia cuts 2020 growth forecast, seeks new IMF loan deal
Tunisia will seek a new loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), its prime minister said on Sunday, after slashing the country’s ... Economy