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
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Tunisia’s Yahiya Jemai brings fire and ice to Tashkent courts - Volleyball WorldTunisia’s Yahiya Jemai brings fire and ice to Tashkent courts  Volleyball World

Tunisia today, Turkiye tomorrow. Meloni on the move in the Mediterranean - Decode39Tunisia today, Turkiye tomorrow. Meloni on the move in the Mediterranean  Decode39

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

Super Cup of Tunisia: schedule, broadcasters and head-to-head history between Espérance and Stade Tunisien - Foot AfricaSuper Cup of Tunisia: schedule, broadcasters and head-to-head history between Espérance and Stade Tunisien  Foot Africa

Tunisia - Domestic Development, Reforms, Economy - BritannicaTunisia - Domestic Development, Reforms, Economy  Britannica

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 transport services paralysed as operators strike - TRT GlobalTunisia transport services paralysed as operators strike  TRT Global

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

Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Rips 7:36.88 800 Free Textile World Record - SwimSwamTunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Rips 7:36.88 800 Free Textile World Record  SwimSwam

Robber turns hero: Thief rescues family from deadly gas leak in Tunisia - Gulf NewsRobber turns hero: Thief rescues family from deadly gas leak in Tunisia  Gulf News

Tunisia: Central Bank maintains key interest rate at 7.5% in the face of still fragile disinflation - Financial AfrikTunisia: Central Bank maintains key interest rate at 7.5% in the face of still fragile disinflation  Financial Afrik

Spain, Egypt, And Tunisia Offer Unbeatable Value To German Travelers With Dramatic Price Reductions This Summer, while Greece Stands Firm But Kos Provides A Rare Eleven Percent Price Break For Last Minute Bookings - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Egypt, And Tunisia Offer Unbeatable Value To German Travelers With Dramatic Price Reductions This Summer, while Greece Stands Firm But Kos Provides A Rare Eleven Percent Price Break For Last Minute Bookings  Travel And Tour World

Tunisian president meets with visiting Italian PM in Tunis - XinhuaTunisian president meets with visiting Italian PM in Tunis  Xinhua

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

Tunisia’s “barbechas”: the invisible workforce behind recycling - France 24Tunisia’s “barbechas”: the invisible workforce behind recycling  France 24

Meloni’s Tunisia visit draws scrutiny amid shifting regional alliances - Libyan ExpressMeloni’s Tunisia visit draws scrutiny amid shifting regional alliances  Libyan Express

Tunisian women trade unionists driving change - IndustriALLTunisian women trade unionists driving change  IndustriALL

Kais Saied - BritannicaKais Saied  Britannica

Tunisia - Unity, Government, Revolution - BritannicaTunisia - Unity, Government, Revolution  Britannica

Top 20 Instagram Influencers in Tunisia in 2025 - FavikonTop 20 Instagram Influencers in Tunisia in 2025  Favikon

Tunisia: Release Sonia Dahmani and end weaponisation of cybercrime law - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.Tunisia: Release Sonia Dahmani and end weaponisation of cybercrime law  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

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

“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

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

Tunisia's Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title - RFITunisia's Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title  RFI

Tunisia groundbreaker Farès Ferjani on why he fell in love with the "physical chess" of fencing - Olympics.comTunisia groundbreaker Farès Ferjani on why he fell in love with the "physical chess" of fencing  Olympics.com

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

Tunisia plastic collectors spread as economic, migration woes deepen - Arab NewsTunisia plastic collectors spread as economic, migration woes deepen  Arab News

Once a beacon of hope, Tunisia's civil society struggles to survive - ReutersOnce a beacon of hope, Tunisia's civil society struggles to survive  Reuters

Tunisia’s shift to natural gas signals a sustainable path for Africa’s energy-industrial future - Africa Sustainability MattersTunisia’s shift to natural gas signals a sustainable path for Africa’s energy-industrial future  Africa Sustainability Matters

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

Tunisia: BCT Executive Board keeps key interest rate at 7.5% - ZAWYATunisia: BCT Executive Board keeps key interest rate at 7.5%  ZAWYA

Tunisia’s Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title - Arab NewsTunisia’s Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title  Arab News

Tunisia tourist numbers up - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeTunisia tourist numbers up  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

Tunisia travel - Lonely PlanetTunisia travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

Tunisia tourism records 11% growth in international arrivals in H1 2025 - TravelMoleTunisia tourism records 11% growth in international arrivals in H1 2025  TravelMole

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’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

Beer Production in Morocco Plummets, Ranks 3rd in Maghreb After Tunisia, Algeria - Morocco World NewsBeer Production in Morocco Plummets, Ranks 3rd in Maghreb After Tunisia, Algeria  Morocco World News

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

Tunisia: Targeted Programs Match Higher Education Graduates with Quality Jobs - World BankTunisia: Targeted Programs Match Higher Education Graduates with Quality Jobs  World Bank

Tunisia's Jaouadi savours first world title after depression battle - ReutersTunisia's Jaouadi savours first world title after depression battle  Reuters

Tunisians protest aginst President Saied, call country an ‘open-air prison’ - ReutersTunisians protest aginst President Saied, call country an ‘open-air prison’  Reuters

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)

Tunisia adds 2 more years to jailed commentator Sonia Dahmani’s sentence - Committee to Protect JournalistsTunisia adds 2 more years to jailed commentator Sonia Dahmani’s sentence  Committee to Protect Journalists

Tunisia: Gas boom turns up heat on industrial revival - ESI-Africa.comTunisia: Gas boom turns up heat on industrial revival  ESI-Africa.com

Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges - Al JazeeraFormer Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges  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

Tunisia: OneTech Group strengthens its control over its subsidiary Techniplast - African ManagerTunisia: OneTech Group strengthens its control over its subsidiary Techniplast  African Manager

In Tunisia, a shelter protects and empowers women facing gender-based violence - ohchrIn Tunisia, a shelter protects and empowers women facing gender-based violence  ohchr

Tunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years - Al JazeeraTunisia’s president sacks third prime minister in less than two years  Al Jazeera

More than a dozen LGBTQ people arrested in Tunisia - Watermark Out NewsMore than a dozen LGBTQ people arrested in Tunisia  Watermark Out News

History comes alive in Tunisia - The ObserverHistory comes alive in Tunisia  The Observer

‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents - Al Jazeera‘A mockery’: Mass trial begins in Tunisia of political opponents  Al Jazeera

WHO Regional Director concludes a successful visit to Tunisia | News | Media centre - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director concludes a successful visit to Tunisia | News | Media centre  emro.who.int

Tunisia leader shows Trump adviser images of starving Gaza children - France 24Tunisia leader shows Trump adviser images of starving Gaza children  France 24

Strengthening Food Safety Governance in Tunisia: A Step Towards a Safer Future - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStrengthening Food Safety Governance in Tunisia: A Step Towards a Safer Future  Food and Agriculture Organization

First Spoons For Baby Feeding Baby Feeding Set - 4 Pack Suction Bowl, Divided Tunisia Weesprout Spoons - roarmag.orgFirst Spoons For Baby Feeding Baby Feeding Set - 4 Pack Suction Bowl, Divided Tunisia Weesprout Spoons  roarmag.org

Canadian energy company loses claim against Tunisia - Global Arbitration ReviewCanadian energy company loses claim against Tunisia  Global Arbitration Review

In Kais Saied's Tunisia, the price of dissent is decades in jail - The New ArabIn Kais Saied's Tunisia, the price of dissent is decades in jail  The New Arab

Tunisia-Algeria Gaza aid convoy heads for Rafah - Al JazeeraTunisia-Algeria Gaza aid convoy heads for Rafah  Al Jazeera

Iran sweep Tunisia in 2025 Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship - Tehran TimesIran sweep Tunisia in 2025 Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship  Tehran Times

Transport strike in Tunisia adds to pressure on president - The Straits TimesTransport strike in Tunisia adds to pressure on president  The Straits Times

Exploring the Authoritarian Trap in the MENA region: The Cases of Tunisia and Egypt - Sciences PoExploring the Authoritarian Trap in the MENA region: The Cases of Tunisia and Egypt  Sciences Po

Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary - Al JazeeraTunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary  Al Jazeera

First detection of Lumpy Skin Disease virus in Tunisia - FrontiersFirst detection of Lumpy Skin Disease virus in Tunisia  Frontiers

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

Meloni and Saied discuss migration and development during Tunis meeting - africanews.comMeloni and Saied discuss migration and development during Tunis meeting  africanews.com

Tunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges - BBCTunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges  BBC

Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space - Human Rights WatchTunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space  Human Rights Watch

The Current Situation in Tunisia - usip.orgThe Current Situation in Tunisia  usip.org

Renewed State Backlash Against the African Court: Tunisia is the Fifth State to Withdraw Individual and NGO Access - EJIL: Talk!Renewed State Backlash Against the African Court: Tunisia is the Fifth State to Withdraw Individual and NGO Access  EJIL: Talk!

Securing Tunisia's Constitutional Right to Water: Policy Solutions - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceSecuring Tunisia's Constitutional Right to Water: Policy Solutions  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

‘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

Ali Laarayedh: Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges - BBCAli Laarayedh: Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges  BBC

Beyond the gridlock: The case for Tunisia-Israel normalization - Atlantic CouncilBeyond the gridlock: The case for Tunisia-Israel normalization  Atlantic Council

Tunisia’s Economy in the Eye of the Storm - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTunisia’s Economy in the Eye of the Storm  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Survivors recall Tunisia terror attacks 10 years on - BBCSurvivors recall Tunisia terror attacks 10 years on  BBC

Tunisia: Unfair Presidential Election Undermines Human Rights and Deepens Political Crisis - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJTunisia: Unfair Presidential Election Undermines Human Rights and Deepens Political Crisis  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

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

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Commission planning overhaul of funding to Tunisia following abuse revelations - Commission signs € 3 billion agreement with Jordan - Tunisian MPs scrutinising draft deportation law - More doubts over possible impacts of E - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Commission planning overhaul of funding to Tunisia following abuse revelations - Commission signs € 3 billion agreement with Jordan - Tunisian MPs scrutinising draft deportation law - More doubts over possible impacts of E  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

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

Eurobond Payment Shrinks Tunisia’s Forex Reserves by $1 Billion - BloombergEurobond Payment Shrinks Tunisia’s Forex Reserves by $1 Billion  Bloomberg

Foreign Office warns Brits against travelling to holiday hotspot - Manchester Evening NewsForeign Office warns Brits against travelling to holiday hotspot  Manchester Evening News

Inforegio - From hop crop biofertilisers to archaeological excavations: how Italy and Tunisia hooked success across maritime borders! - European CommissionInforegio - From hop crop biofertilisers to archaeological excavations: how Italy and Tunisia hooked success across maritime borders!  European Commission

Security Alert (12 June 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)Security Alert (12 June 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

A Path Out of Tunisia’s Economic Crisis - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceA Path Out of Tunisia’s Economic Crisis  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab - Al JazeeraTunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab  Al Jazeera

Tunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment - Amnesty InternationalTunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment  Amnesty International

Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms - ohchrTürk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms  ohchr

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 2025 Financial Gambles: Taxes, Loans, and the Central Bank - The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -Tunisia’s 2025 Financial Gambles: Taxes, Loans, and the Central Bank  The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy -

Apply for The 2025 U.S.-Tunisia Space Camp! - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)Apply for The 2025 U.S.-Tunisia Space Camp!  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

Are Tunisia and Iran Really Growing Closer? - The Washington InstituteAre Tunisia and Iran Really Growing Closer?  The Washington Institute

Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia shine in 2025 ITTF championship - realnewsmagazine.netEgypt, Algeria, Tunisia shine in 2025 ITTF championship  realnewsmagazine.net

Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse - theguardian.comEurope overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse  theguardian.com

Tunisia: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseTunisia: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House