Tunisia

'We want legitimacy': Tunisians demand end to president's seizure of powers

The protest, accompanied by a heavy police presence, was the first since President Kais Saied declared on July 25 he was sacking the prime minister, suspending parliament and assuming executive authority.

Saving seeds and lives: Tunisian women on the frontline of climate change

With Tunisia facing both climate and economic crises, a group of women have started cooperatives and small businesses to protect the environment and create a sustainable livelihood.

Tunisia's president extends suspension of parliament

Kais Saied also extended the suspension of the immunity of members of parliament, as the moves have raised concerns among Tunisians about the future of the democratic system in the country.

The four uncertainties facing Tunisian democracy

President Kais Saied’s intervention raised several questions regarding the future of democracy, some of which derive from his plans and others from the country’s institutional and structural circumstances.

Algerians increasingly turn to crowdfunding to help fight Covid-19

As the country's health service buckles under increasing coronavirus cases, individuals and hospitals seek help from the diaspora in a bid to raise funds for essential medical equipment.

What does Tunisia's political crisis mean for regional politics?

Regional players Algeria, Egypt, Turkey, UAE, and France have shown interest in the political situation, and the immediate effects will most likely be felt in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Western governments move with caution in Tunisia

Although the US and EU may pay lip service to democratic processes and institutions, they will ultimately prioritise their security interests.

Turkey's Erdogan talks democracy, stability with Tunisia's Saied

President Tayyip Erdogan told his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied that the continuation of the Tunisian Parliament's work was important for the region.

Tunisia places key judge under house arrest, Ennahda calls for dialogue

Right activists in Tunisia see Judge Bechir Akremi as symbolising corruption in the judiciary, claiming he is close to the Ennahda party.

Tunisia appoints interior minister as world awaits roadmap out of crisis

Tunisia's President Saied names a new interior minister under increasing international and domestic pressure to form a new government after his power grab on Sunday.

Tunisia's political crisis deepens as president makes a judicial power grab

The country's constitutional crises reflect broader socio-economic crises that politicians need to get a grip on.

Emirati media rejoices as Tunisia's democracy comes under threat

The real target for the UAE and its media is Tunisia's democratic path, and the liberties Tunisian citizens have gained in the past few years.