Tunisia

Country Tunisia
Capital Tunis
Continent Africa
Currency Tunisian dinar(TND)
Languages Arabic, Tunisian Arabic, French & Berber

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Introduction

Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate. Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in getting the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. The country's first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In November 1987, BOURGUIBA was removed from office and replaced by Zine el Abidine BEN ALI in a bloodless coup. BEN ALI is currently serving his fifth consecutive five-year term as president. Tunisia has long taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society.

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Tunisia - Wikipedia
Tunisia - CIA World Fact Book
Tunisia - BBC
Tunisia - Timeline - BBC

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Tunisia at a Crossroads: The Arab Spring’s Lone Flame, Fifteen Years On - E-International RelationsTunisia at a Crossroads: The Arab Spring’s Lone Flame, Fifteen Years On  E-International Relations

Tunisia: Death Sentence for Facebook Posts - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Death Sentence for Facebook Posts  Human Rights Watch

Tunisia pardons man sentenced to death over Facebook posts - Al JazeeraTunisia pardons man sentenced to death over Facebook posts  Al Jazeera

Highlights of 2nd Tunisian Handicrafts Fair - XinhuaHighlights of 2nd Tunisian Handicrafts Fair  Xinhua

Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup with Mohamed Amoura double, join Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt - Times of IndiaAlgeria qualify for 2026 World Cup with Mohamed Amoura double, join Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt  Times of India

On This Day: Tunisian democracy group wins Nobel Peace Prize - upi.comOn This Day: Tunisian democracy group wins Nobel Peace Prize  upi.com

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade - Al JazeeraGlobal Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade  Al Jazeera

Global Sumud Flotilla to set sail from Tunisia to break Israel’s Gaza siege - Al JazeeraGlobal Sumud Flotilla to set sail from Tunisia to break Israel’s Gaza siege  Al Jazeera

Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours - Al JazeeraMaps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso and Tunisia Strengthen Digital Cooperation Through Smart City Initiative - TechAfrica NewsBurkina Faso and Tunisia Strengthen Digital Cooperation Through Smart City Initiative  TechAfrica News

Tunisia engineer exodus tops 45,000 (Alert) - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisia engineer exodus tops 45,000 (Alert)  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Tunisia vs São Tomé and Príncipe – How to Watch & Prediction - Morocco World NewsTunisia vs São Tomé and Príncipe – How to Watch & Prediction  Morocco World News

HRW denounces Tunisia death sentence for anti-government speech - Jurist.orgHRW denounces Tunisia death sentence for anti-government speech  Jurist.org

Advancing Olive Tree Crop Research and Soil Health in Tunisia - global-agriculture.comAdvancing Olive Tree Crop Research and Soil Health in Tunisia  global-agriculture.com

2026 World Cup qualifiers – Sao Tome and Principe vs Tunisia: Kick-off time and live broadcast details - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers – Sao Tome and Principe vs Tunisia: Kick-off time and live broadcast details  Foot Africa

Tunisia: Authorities must immediately overturn death sentence for peaceful dissent - Amnesty InternationalTunisia: Authorities must immediately overturn death sentence for peaceful dissent  Amnesty International

Tunisia Buys Estimated 100,000 Metric Tons Soft Wheat in Tender, Traders Say - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishTunisia Buys Estimated 100,000 Metric Tons Soft Wheat in Tender, Traders Say  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Tunisia: President Kais Saied orders structural reforms in public finances in meeting with PM - ZAWYATunisia: President Kais Saied orders structural reforms in public finances in meeting with PM  ZAWYA

Tunisia : Japanese NTN Corporation launches its first industrial project in Africa - Africa News AgencyTunisia : Japanese NTN Corporation launches its first industrial project in Africa  Africa News Agency

Tunisia buys estimated 100,000 metric tons soft wheat in tender, traders say - MarketScreenerTunisia buys estimated 100,000 metric tons soft wheat in tender, traders say  MarketScreener

São Tomé and Príncipe vs Tunisia LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match - VAVEL.comSão Tomé and Príncipe vs Tunisia LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match  VAVEL.com

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Tunisia’s probable starting eleven against Sao Tome and Principe - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Tunisia’s probable starting eleven against Sao Tome and Principe  Foot Africa

Tunisia calls for fair and accessible climate financing for Africa - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisia calls for fair and accessible climate financing for Africa  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

“Tunis Tout Court” film festival ends in style - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine“Tunis Tout Court” film festival ends in style  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Tunisia Pardons Man Sentenced to Death Over Facebook Posts: A Crisis of Free Speech and Justice - impactpolicies.orgTunisia Pardons Man Sentenced to Death Over Facebook Posts: A Crisis of Free Speech and Justice  impactpolicies.org

Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations - Olive Oil TimesTunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations  Olive Oil Times

Tunisia pardons man facing death penalty over Facebook posts - The New ArabTunisia pardons man facing death penalty over Facebook posts  The New Arab

Tunisia: Severe and ongoing human rights violations committed by authorities - IFEXTunisia: Severe and ongoing human rights violations committed by authorities  IFEX

Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound aid boats off Tunisia last month - Deccan HeraldNetanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound aid boats off Tunisia last month  Deccan Herald

Qair seeks European financing for 298 MW of solar in Tunisia - Renewables NowQair seeks European financing for 298 MW of solar in Tunisia  Renewables Now

Japanese group NTN Corporation plans its first investment in Tunisia - Financial AfrikJapanese group NTN Corporation plans its first investment in Tunisia  Financial Afrik

Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti - Al JazeeraEgypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti  Al Jazeera

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tunisia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tunisia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

EY Tunisia - Building a better working world - EYEY Tunisia - Building a better working world  EY

Tunisia - Welcome to the United NationsTunisia  Welcome to the United Nations

Tunisia on to eighthfinals after shutting out Egypt at Men’s Volleyball World Championship - Volleyball WorldTunisia on to eighthfinals after shutting out Egypt at Men’s Volleyball World Championship  Volleyball World

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 2025] | 216 Capital Venture Accelerator by Plug and Play Open to Tunisian Crypto Startups - BitKECALL FOR APPLICATIONS [DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 2025] | 216 Capital Venture Accelerator by Plug and Play Open to Tunisian Crypto Startups  BitKE

Daily labour in Tunisia sentenced to death over Facebook criticism of President - WIONDaily labour in Tunisia sentenced to death over Facebook criticism of President  WION

From misconceptions to empowerment: assessing health and genetic literacy on thalassemia among Tunisian secondary school students - BMC Public HealthFrom misconceptions to empowerment: assessing health and genetic literacy on thalassemia among Tunisian secondary school students  BMC Public Health

Tunisian sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising president - ReutersTunisian sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising president  Reuters

Migration: Migration in Tunisia: Economic, Social & Political Challenges - Friedrich Naumann FoundationMigration: Migration in Tunisia: Economic, Social & Political Challenges  Friedrich Naumann Foundation

People gather to protest against Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisia - XinhuaPeople gather to protest against Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisia  Xinhua

XPENG expands North African presence with new partnerships in Morocco, Tunisia - GasgooXPENG expands North African presence with new partnerships in Morocco, Tunisia  Gasgoo

EBRD and EU strengthen access to finance for Tunisian youth entrepreneurs - EBRDEBRD and EU strengthen access to finance for Tunisian youth entrepreneurs  EBRD

“All Conspirators”: How Tunisia Uses Arbitrary Detention to Crush Dissent | HRW - Human Rights Watch“All Conspirators”: How Tunisia Uses Arbitrary Detention to Crush Dissent | HRW  Human Rights Watch

EBRD considers lending EUR 37m to Voltalia for Tunisian solar project - Renewables NowEBRD considers lending EUR 37m to Voltalia for Tunisian solar project  Renewables Now

Two Years In, the Impact of the EU-Tunisia Deal On Migration Is Overstated - DGAPTwo Years In, the Impact of the EU-Tunisia Deal On Migration Is Overstated  DGAP

More than just roads: Lessons from Tunisia’s transport corridor project - World Bank BlogsMore than just roads: Lessons from Tunisia’s transport corridor project  World Bank Blogs

Tunisia an ‘open-air prison’, say protesters at anti-President Saied march - Al JazeeraTunisia an ‘open-air prison’, say protesters at anti-President Saied march  Al Jazeera

A court in Tunisia sentenced a man to death for Facebook posts seen as insulting to the president - AP NewsA court in Tunisia sentenced a man to death for Facebook posts seen as insulting to the president  AP News

Tunisian Parliament under pressure to address priority social and economic demands - AtalayarTunisian Parliament under pressure to address priority social and economic demands  Atalayar

Tunisia president's far-reaching clampdown targets opponents - DWTunisia president's far-reaching clampdown targets opponents  DW

Tunisia sees European tourist numbers rebound decade after attack - RFITunisia sees European tourist numbers rebound decade after attack  RFI

FAO and Japan launch the SoilFER project in Tunisia to enhance soil data management for integrated soil and crop management | Global Soil Partnership - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Japan launch the SoilFER project in Tunisia to enhance soil data management for integrated soil and crop management | Global Soil Partnership  Food and Agriculture Organization

The “Great Exodus” of Tunisian Engineers! - African ManagerThe “Great Exodus” of Tunisian Engineers!  African Manager

Tunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege - Al JazeeraTunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege  Al Jazeera

Confrontation between Tunisia’s General Union, President Saied escalates - Al JazeeraConfrontation between Tunisia’s General Union, President Saied escalates  Al Jazeera

Global Sumud Flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia - Al JazeeraGlobal Sumud Flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia  Al Jazeera

New Project to Boost Tunisia’s Health System and Pandemic Response - World BankNew Project to Boost Tunisia’s Health System and Pandemic Response  World Bank

Tunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent  Human Rights Watch

No, Tunisia is not the first African nation to launch locally-made satellite - factcheckhub.comNo, Tunisia is not the first African nation to launch locally-made satellite  factcheckhub.com

Tunisia advances food safety governance - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTunisia advances food safety governance  Food and Agriculture Organization

The EU Has Simply Abandoned Human Rights in Tunisia - Human Rights WatchThe EU Has Simply Abandoned Human Rights in Tunisia  Human Rights Watch

Tunisia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Tunisia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Border bargains only borrow time: How Europe can stop its Tunisia rot - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Border bargains only borrow time: How Europe can stop its Tunisia rot  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Wassim Essid: Tunisia’s teen table tennis prodigy aiming for Africa's top spot - Olympics.comWassim Essid: Tunisia’s teen table tennis prodigy aiming for Africa's top spot  Olympics.com

NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood concludes his visit to Tunisia - NATO - HomepageNATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood concludes his visit to Tunisia  NATO - Homepage

Tunisia: Structural financial reforms for social justice and equitable development at heart of Cabinet meeting - ZAWYATunisia: Structural financial reforms for social justice and equitable development at heart of Cabinet meeting  ZAWYA

Preview: Sao Tome & Principe vs Tunisia - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Sao Tome & Principe vs Tunisia - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Porsche Tunisia's Northern Drive: A premium journey through culture, sport and scenic roads - Porsche NewsroomPorsche Tunisia's Northern Drive: A premium journey through culture, sport and scenic roads  Porsche Newsroom

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tunisia - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Tunisia  Human Rights Watch

Friends traveling across Europe end up in Tunis, Tunisia, instead of going "to Nice, France" - CNNFriends traveling across Europe end up in Tunis, Tunisia, instead of going "to Nice, France"  CNN

Tunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Secretary-General appoints Rana Taha of Jordan United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tunisia - UN Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Rana Taha of Jordan United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tunisia  UN Sustainable Development Group

Bulgaria, Portugal, Tunisia make highest jumps in ranking during men’s World Championship - Volleyball WorldBulgaria, Portugal, Tunisia make highest jumps in ranking during men’s World Championship  Volleyball World

Scatec signs 25-year PPA in Tunisia for a 120 MW solar plant - scatec.comScatec signs 25-year PPA in Tunisia for a 120 MW solar plant  scatec.com

WHO Regional Director concludes a successful visit to Tunisia - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director concludes a successful visit to Tunisia  emro.who.int

Tunisia FIFA World Cup Tickets: Tunisia Squad Gears Up Amid Snana Row for FIFA 2026 - eticketing.coTunisia FIFA World Cup Tickets: Tunisia Squad Gears Up Amid Snana Row for FIFA 2026  eticketing.co

Thousands demand union rights and civic freedoms in large Tunisia protest - ReutersThousands demand union rights and civic freedoms in large Tunisia protest  Reuters

Tunisia travel - Lonely PlanetTunisia travel  Lonely Planet

Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison - Al JazeeraTunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison  Al Jazeera

Call For Applications: 2026 U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)Call For Applications: 2026 U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty? - Al Jazeera‘Conspiracy trial’ restarts: What’s Tunisia’s history with death penalty?  Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s new swimming world champion Ahmed Jaouadi: Paris 2024 disappointment ‘made me hungry’ - Olympics.comTunisia’s new swimming world champion Ahmed Jaouadi: Paris 2024 disappointment ‘made me hungry’  Olympics.com

Tunisia’s currency cushion rises on external winds, not policy - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBITunisia’s currency cushion rises on external winds, not policy  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Tunisia gives death penalty to man for criticising President over Facebook posts - OpIndiaTunisia gives death penalty to man for criticising President over Facebook posts  OpIndia

Top things to do in Tunisia - Lonely PlanetTop things to do in Tunisia  Lonely Planet

Tunisians on Sumud flotilla to Gaza return - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisians on Sumud flotilla to Gaza return  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Tunisia warns against repeated Israeli breaches of commitments after Gaza ceasefire agreement - saba.yeTunisia warns against repeated Israeli breaches of commitments after Gaza ceasefire agreement  saba.ye

Tunisian Man Freed After Death Sentence for Facebook Posts - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPTunisian Man Freed After Death Sentence for Facebook Posts  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’ - Al JazeeraTunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’  Al Jazeera

Statement from IOM Spokesperson: IOM Chief Visit to Tunisia - International Organization for MigrationStatement from IOM Spokesperson: IOM Chief Visit to Tunisia  International Organization for Migration

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound aid boats off Tunisia: Report - Al Arabiya EnglishIsrael’s Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound aid boats off Tunisia: Report  Al Arabiya English

Ambassador Hood’s 2025 Independence Day Reception Remarks - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)Ambassador Hood’s 2025 Independence Day Reception Remarks  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

Tunisia's labour union UGTT calls for protest amid crackdown threats - France 24Tunisia's labour union UGTT calls for protest amid crackdown threats  France 24

Man sentenced to death for Facebook posts about president - The IndependentMan sentenced to death for Facebook posts about president  The Independent

Tunisia leader Saied’s opponents, supporters stage rival rallies - Al JazeeraTunisia leader Saied’s opponents, supporters stage rival rallies  Al Jazeera

Event | Toward Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia - World BankEvent | Toward Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia  World Bank

Tunisian man sentenced to death for Facebook posts offensive to president - TRT FrançaisTunisian man sentenced to death for Facebook posts offensive to president  TRT Français

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program For 2026-2027 - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)The Fulbright Foreign Student Program For 2026-2027  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)