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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Votorantim Cimentos closes Tunisia divestment - International Cement ReviewVotorantim Cimentos closes Tunisia divestment  International Cement Review

Votorantim Cimentos completes divestment of Tunisian assets - Global CementVotorantim Cimentos completes divestment of Tunisian assets  Global Cement

Tunisia drives digitization agenda forward while navigating risks - Biometric UpdateTunisia drives digitization agenda forward while navigating risks  Biometric Update

Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed’s Policy on Immigration and the Treatment of African Migrants - Sahel IntelligenceTunisia: Kaïs Saïed’s Policy on Immigration and the Treatment of African Migrants  Sahel Intelligence

MENA Weekly Roundup: Tunisia to Develop 500 MW Solar Projects - Mercomindia.comMENA Weekly Roundup: Tunisia to Develop 500 MW Solar Projects  Mercomindia.com

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

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

Ericsson, Tunisie Télécom roll out 5G in Tunisia - Connecting AfricaEricsson, Tunisie Télécom roll out 5G in Tunisia  Connecting Africa

Tunisia’s Tunisie Telecom launches 5G, the first in North Africa - TechloyTunisia’s Tunisie Telecom launches 5G, the first in North Africa  Techloy

Tayechi double fires Tunisia past Somalia to top Group C at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON - Confédération Africaine de FootballTayechi double fires Tunisia past Somalia to top Group C at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

Anti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia puts people from Sub-Saharan region in peril - The HinduAnti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia puts people from Sub-Saharan region in peril  The Hindu

Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations - France 24Tunisia rescues 612 migrants, recovers 18 bodies in overnight operations  France 24

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

Tunise Telecom Rolls Out 5G Service for Customers in Tunisia - Tech LabariTunise Telecom Rolls Out 5G Service for Customers in Tunisia  Tech Labari

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

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

Tunisia - Constitution, Politics, Society - BritannicaTunisia - Constitution, Politics, Society  Britannica

Tunisia - Oil, Phosphates, Tourism - BritannicaTunisia - Oil, Phosphates, Tourism  Britannica

Ericsson, Tunisie Telecom deliver 5G in Tunisia - ITWeb AfricaEricsson, Tunisie Telecom deliver 5G in Tunisia  ITWeb Africa

Tunisia's olive oil byproduct powers clean energy revolution - WionTunisia's olive oil byproduct powers clean energy revolution  Wion

Tunisia’s Tunisie Telecom becomes the first to launch 5G in Northern Africa - Techpoint AfricaTunisia’s Tunisie Telecom becomes the first to launch 5G in Northern Africa  Techpoint Africa

Tunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy - Tech XploreTunisian startup turns olive waste into clean energy  Tech Xplore

Scatec signs long-term PPA for 120MW solar project in Tunisia - Power TechnologyScatec signs long-term PPA for 120MW solar project in Tunisia  Power Technology

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

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

Tunisia's olive waste fuels innovation in clean energy transition - WionTunisia's olive waste fuels innovation in clean energy transition  Wion

Tunisia: People observes moon at astronomical observatory to celebrate Eid al Fitr in Tunis #Gallery - Social News XYZTunisia: People observes moon at astronomical observatory to celebrate Eid al Fitr in Tunis #Gallery  Social News XYZ

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

Mass trial begins of Tunisian president's opponents - BBCMass trial begins of Tunisian president's opponents  BBC

Germany wrap up main round with clear win over Tunisia - IHFGermany wrap up main round with clear win over Tunisia  IHF

Somalia U-17 to face Tunisia in AFCON opener in Morocco - HiiraanSomalia U-17 to face Tunisia in AFCON opener in Morocco  Hiiraan

Kais Saied - BritannicaKais Saied  Britannica

Tunisia advances food safety governance - fao.orgTunisia advances food safety governance  fao.org

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

ICC Tunisia launch boosts ICC network in Africa - ICC | International Chamber of CommerceICC Tunisia launch boosts ICC network in Africa  ICC | International Chamber of Commerce

Tunisia Country Brief - UnicefTunisia Country Brief  Unicef

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 -

Tunisia - General DebateTunisia  General Debate

Independence Usurped: Tunisia’s Central Bank Under Kais Saied’s Rule - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIndependence Usurped: Tunisia’s Central Bank Under Kais Saied’s Rule  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Trial of Tunisian opposition leaders postponed - ReutersTrial of Tunisian opposition leaders postponed  Reuters

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

Votorantim Cimentos completes sale in Tunisia - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeVotorantim Cimentos completes sale in Tunisia  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

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

Tunisia: the government, the African Development Bank and several partners launch the CAP Emploi programme to boost the economy and create sustainable jobs - African Development Bank GroupTunisia: the government, the African Development Bank and several partners launch the CAP Emploi programme to boost the economy and create sustainable jobs  African Development Bank Group

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

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 EU fundi - European Council on Refugees and ExilesEU 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 EU fundi  European Council on Refugees and Exiles

New Tunisia coach Trabelsi rings the changes in first squad - Confédération Africaine de FootballNew Tunisia coach Trabelsi rings the changes in first squad  Confédération Africaine de Football

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)

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

Ambassador of Tunisia to ASEAN presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN - ASEAN Main PortalAmbassador of Tunisia to ASEAN presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN  ASEAN Main Portal

Eurobond Payment Shrinks Tunisia’s Forex Reserves by $1 Billion - Bloomberg.comEurobond Payment Shrinks Tunisia’s Forex Reserves by $1 Billion  Bloomberg.com

New Travel Trend On Rise as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Holiday Week with Family and Multi-Generational Travel - Travel And Tour WorldNew Travel Trend On Rise as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Holiday Week with Family and Multi-Generational Travel  Travel And Tour World

Italy and Tunisia strengthen ties with the Elmed energy link - Decode39Italy and Tunisia strengthen ties with the Elmed energy link  Decode39

Tunisia opposition figures go on trial on state security charges - RFITunisia opposition figures go on trial on state security charges  RFI

Tunisia: Gold reaches unaffordable prices - African ManagerTunisia: Gold reaches unaffordable prices  African Manager

Tunisia's top religious council refuses to cancel Eid Al-Adha - The New ArabTunisia's top religious council refuses to cancel Eid Al-Adha  The New Arab

Tunisia's anti-migrant measures spark human rights concerns - DWTunisia's anti-migrant measures spark human rights concerns  DW

Tunisia’s UGTT: more than a trade union - Equal TimesTunisia’s UGTT: more than a trade union  Equal Times

Kais Saied’s Grip on Tunisia Comes at a High Cost - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceKais Saied’s Grip on Tunisia Comes at a High Cost  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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

Tunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term - The ConversationTunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term  The Conversation

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 probes ride-hailing apps for money laundering - Arab NewsTunisia probes ride-hailing apps for money laundering  Arab News

Tunisia’s Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi - Al JazeeraTunisia’s Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi  Al Jazeera

Tunisia: BCT lowers its key interest rate to 7.5% from 8% - ZAWYATunisia: BCT lowers its key interest rate to 7.5% from 8%  ZAWYA

Rescued golden eagle takes flight again in Tunisia - France 24Rescued golden eagle takes flight again in Tunisia  France 24

Algeria, Tunisia discuss strengthening border cooperation to combat smuggling - Middle East MonitorAlgeria, Tunisia discuss strengthening border cooperation to combat smuggling  Middle East Monitor

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Tunisia - - fao.orgFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Tunisia -  fao.org

Protecting Tunisia’s most vulnerable children and supporting their families - UnicefProtecting Tunisia’s most vulnerable children and supporting their families  Unicef

Tunisia: Sousse sees increase in bookings from traditional markets - African ManagerTunisia: Sousse sees increase in bookings from traditional markets  African Manager

Enhancing the Social Protection System to Better Serve Vulnerable Populations - World BankEnhancing the Social Protection System to Better Serve Vulnerable Populations  World Bank

Tension and Collusion: State-Business Relations in Saied’s Tunisia - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTension and Collusion: State-Business Relations in Saied’s Tunisia  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisian Independence Day and the women who defied colonialism - The New ArabTunisian Independence Day and the women who defied colonialism  The New Arab

Strengthening environmental collaboration with Tunisia - IUCNStrengthening environmental collaboration with Tunisia  IUCN

Tunisia opposition figures stand trial on national security charges - France 24Tunisia opposition figures stand trial on national security charges  France 24

Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse - The GuardianEurope overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse  The Guardian

Tunisia: Head of State calls for new approach to finally resolve issue of confiscated properties - ZAWYATunisia: Head of State calls for new approach to finally resolve issue of confiscated properties  ZAWYA

The Importance of a Joint IMF and EU Agreement for Tunisia: Learning from Greece's Economic Turnaround - The Washington InstituteThe Importance of a Joint IMF and EU Agreement for Tunisia: Learning from Greece's Economic Turnaround  The Washington Institute

Tunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial. Activists say the move is politically motivated - AP NewsTunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial. Activists say the move is politically motivated  AP News

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

How Tunisia’s President Has Used the Law to Secure His Election Victory - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceHow Tunisia’s President Has Used the Law to Secure His Election Victory  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tunisia: Hunger strike as a last resort against crackdown - DWTunisia: Hunger strike as a last resort against crackdown  DW

The African Development Bank celebrates 60 years of transformative investments in Tunisia - African Development Bank GroupThe African Development Bank celebrates 60 years of transformative investments in Tunisia  African Development Bank Group

Victory foretold: How Europeans should respond to Tunisia’s unfair presidential election - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Victory foretold: How Europeans should respond to Tunisia’s unfair presidential election  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Tunisian president calls for amendments to central bank law - ReutersTunisian president calls for amendments to central bank law  Reuters

How Autocracy Prevailed in Tunisia - The Washington InstituteHow Autocracy Prevailed in Tunisia  The Washington Institute

Does Tunisia’s presidential election matter? What’s at stake? - Al JazeeraDoes Tunisia’s presidential election matter? What’s at stake?  Al Jazeera

Tunisian actress Inas Al Najjar dies aged 41 - thenationalnews.comTunisian actress Inas Al Najjar dies aged 41  thenationalnews.com

Tunisia's president inaugurated for second term - VOA - Voice of America English NewsTunisia's president inaugurated for second term  VOA - Voice of America English News

At least 27 people killed, dozens rescued after two shipwrecks off Tunisia - Al JazeeraAt least 27 people killed, dozens rescued after two shipwrecks off Tunisia  Al Jazeera

Tunisia: Young people's anger mounts ahead of election - DWTunisia: Young people's anger mounts ahead of election  DW

Tunisia’s Saied sets presidential election date for October 6 - Al JazeeraTunisia’s Saied sets presidential election date for October 6  Al Jazeera

Tunisia – Concern at increased targeting of migrants - ohchrTunisia – Concern at increased targeting of migrants  ohchr

Tunisia: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report - Freedom HouseTunisia: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report  Freedom House

EU unable to retrieve €150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations - The GuardianEU unable to retrieve €150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations  The Guardian

Pink flamingos 'seized from smugglers' in Tunisia - BBCPink flamingos 'seized from smugglers' in Tunisia  BBC

MOU Signing Between The University of Wyoming and Four Tunisian Universities - U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)MOU Signing Between The University of Wyoming and Four Tunisian Universities  U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (.gov)

How Autocracy Prevailed in Tunisia - Foreign AffairsHow Autocracy Prevailed in Tunisia  Foreign Affairs

Tunisia presidential election: Who is running and what is at stake? - Al JazeeraTunisia presidential election: Who is running and what is at stake?  Al Jazeera