The Latest Breaking News from Tunisia

Tunisian police arrest two top officials in Ennahda opposition party

Ennahda interim head Mondher Ounissi and Abdel Karim Harouni, leader of the party’s Shura Council, have been arrested.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023

African court orders Tunisia to allow jailed leaders access to lawyers

The African Court has given Tunisian authorities 15 days to implement measures and respond to their calls, lawyers said.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023

Green hydrogen, Tunisia’s solar potential and electric car troubles

Letters: Jakob Andersen, Denys Bennett and David Rees respond to an editorial on how poor countries are affected by environmental decisions taken by richer nations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Analysis: Tunisia isolated, but migration realpolitik keeps Europe onside

US and EU concerned with state of Tunisia’s democracy but will ultimately retain ties, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023

Ethiopia and Egypt among countries invited to join BRICS bloc

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Egypt are among the six developing nations that have been invited to join the BRICS bloc. And Algeria sends an envoy to Niger for diplomatic talks with the military junta as the regional ECOWAS bloc grows increasingly frustrated with negotiations. Finally, despite an economic crisis…

France 24 · Aug 25, 2023

9 of the best things to do in Tunisia

How to best explore this impressive part of nothern Africa, whether you want to visit ancient Roman ruins, explore stretches of the Sahara or simply relax on the beach

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

6 best experience holidays to explore Tunisia

How to have the ultimate Tunisian holiday, from camping on the Saharan dunes to discovering Roman Africa

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

As Saied entrenches himself in power, police brutality grows in Tunisia

The sense that Tunisia’s police are now largely defining what is and what is not acceptable in public is growing.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Will inheritance equality ever be up for debate in Tunisia?

Inheritance, a sore point in the Muslim-majority country, was left out of earlier reforms that advanced women’s rights.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia? Your rights amid ongoing conflict in Middle East

The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to parts of Tunisia

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023