Ben Ali

If Tunisia falls, democracy dies in the Arab world

Rolling back democracy won’t remove the desire for freedom in the Arab world.

Tunisia to launch country's first satellite

The company will be called Challenge One, which will improve the provision of data from the earth, including climate information.

'Libya's militias are a reality': Prime Minister Sarraj

In a conversation with TRT World, GNA leader Feyaz al Sarraj shone a light on some critical aspects of the Libyan conflict, including the militias that control large parts of the country.

Has France lost all relevance in the Middle East?

French foreign policy failures in Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Syria have greatly diminished its role in the Middle East.

Are we seeing a new Arab Spring?

With Algeria and Sudan ousting longstanding leaders, ongoing unrest in the Gaza Strip and protests in both Iraq and Lebanon, there is a feeling that change could once again be sweeping across the region.

Tunisia ex-president Ben Ali buried in Medina

Tunisia's toppled former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was buried in the holy Muslim city of Medina after he died in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Tunisia's ousted autocrat Ben Ali dies in exile

During his era, Ben Ali's photograph was displayed in every shop, school and government office from the beach resorts of the Mediterranean coast to the impoverished villages and mining towns of Tunisia's hilly interior.

How the world's youngest democracy could spark, or disrupt Arab freedom

Tunisia is the only Arab country to have emerged with a viable civil society and democracy after the Arab Spring, but the system is on the ropes as authoritarianism casts its shadow over the country.

A diverse line-up of contestants gear up for Tunisia’s presidential race

A large mix of candidates is getting ready to run for Tunisia’s presidency in what is set to be a highly competitive and unpredictable ballot, the second democratic presidential poll after the first historic elections in 2014.

Who was Tunisia’s late President Beji Caid Essebsi?

The 92-year-old politician, who became president in the first elections following the fall of Zine al Abidine Ben Ali, had been in politics for more than six decades, with a mixed record.

Tunisian president hospitalised 'in severe health crisis' - presidency

Tunisia's first freely elected president, 92-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi, has been taken to a military hospital after falling seriously ill, for the second time in a week.

Tunisia reaches deal with union to raise public-sector wages

The country is under pressure from the IMF to freeze salaries for public employees to help reduce its budget deficit.