Tunisia

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

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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 - CIA World Fact Book
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Brazil vs Tunisia | Morocco 2025 | © IHF - IHFBrazil vs Tunisia | Morocco 2025 | © IHF  IHF

Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis - Al JazeeraDozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis  Al Jazeera

Tunisia, Iraq plan direct flights to boost trade and tourism - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisia, Iraq plan direct flights to boost trade and tourism  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

The people want to breathe - Africa Is a CountryThe people want to breathe  Africa Is a Country

Tunisia: Authorities must immediately release detained lawyer Ahmed Souab - Amnesty InternationalTunisia: Authorities must immediately release detained lawyer Ahmed Souab  Amnesty International

Tunisia's SNJT warns of 'mounting censorship' against press - The New ArabTunisia's SNJT warns of 'mounting censorship' against press  The New Arab

The solar-powered compact car driving Tunisia’s electric vehicle revolution - CNNThe solar-powered compact car driving Tunisia’s electric vehicle revolution  CNN

Tunisia's government clamps down on civil society - Le Monde.frTunisia's government clamps down on civil society  Le Monde.fr

Forty migrants, including children, perish in Tunisia shipwreck - UN NewsForty migrants, including children, perish in Tunisia shipwreck  UN News

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

Tunisia: 5.2% increase in AMEN BANK’s net banking income at the end of September 2024 - Financial AfrikTunisia: 5.2% increase in AMEN BANK’s net banking income at the end of September 2024  Financial Afrik

Madica Invests In Tunisia’s Anavid And Morocco’s Hypeo AI - DabafinanceMadica Invests In Tunisia’s Anavid And Morocco’s Hypeo AI  Dabafinance

Tunisia’s Gabes erupts in mass protests over deadly pollution; cries of ‘want to breathe’ fill streets - livemint.comTunisia’s Gabes erupts in mass protests over deadly pollution; cries of ‘want to breathe’ fill streets  livemint.com

Changing the mentality and imagining a new future for Tunisia: Jallouz's new challenge in handball - IHFChanging the mentality and imagining a new future for Tunisia: Jallouz's new challenge in handball  IHF

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

Tunisia suspends second civic rights group within days - The New ArabTunisia suspends second civic rights group within days  The New Arab

Trial over conspiracy against Tunisia state security postponed - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTrial over conspiracy against Tunisia state security postponed  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Argentina and Brazil set up clash for fifth place at Morocco 2025 - IHFArgentina and Brazil set up clash for fifth place at Morocco 2025  IHF

Spain clinch semi-finals berth, Iran secure maiden win at Morocco 2025 - IHFSpain clinch semi-finals berth, Iran secure maiden win at Morocco 2025  IHF

AMAN - TAP - Tunisia faces water shortage: Workshop to explore solutions on November 8–9 - Alliance of Mediterranean News AgenciesAMAN - TAP - Tunisia faces water shortage: Workshop to explore solutions on November 8–9  Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies

Tunisia and Iran clinch memorable golds on day six of Wuxi 2025 World Taekwondo Championships - MASTKDTunisia and Iran clinch memorable golds on day six of Wuxi 2025 World Taekwondo Championships  MASTKD

Jr NTR’s Film Unit to Scout for Locations in Tunisia | Filmfare.com - FilmfareJr NTR’s Film Unit to Scout for Locations in Tunisia | Filmfare.com  Filmfare

Tunisia boat accident leaves 40 migrants dead, officials say - BBCTunisia boat accident leaves 40 migrants dead, officials say  BBC

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis - ReutersHundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis  Reuters

Tunisia poised to become second-largest global olive oil producer - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisia poised to become second-largest global olive oil producer  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Thousands protest in Tunisia over pollution from phosphate plant - Al JazeeraThousands protest in Tunisia over pollution from phosphate plant  Al Jazeera

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

‘We want to breathe’: Hundreds march in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution - Firstpost‘We want to breathe’: Hundreds march in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution  Firstpost

Germany and Spain get closer to semi-finals with big wins at Morocco 2025 - IHFGermany and Spain get closer to semi-finals with big wins at Morocco 2025  IHF

Lawyers decry 'violations' in mass appeal of Tunisia opposition - The New ArabLawyers decry 'violations' in mass appeal of Tunisia opposition  The New Arab

Tunisia Seizes Over 7.6 Tonnes of Unsafe Food in Nationwide Health Operation - The North Africa PostTunisia Seizes Over 7.6 Tonnes of Unsafe Food in Nationwide Health Operation  The North Africa Post

General strike shuts down Tunisia’s Gabes over pollution crisis - Al JazeeraGeneral strike shuts down Tunisia’s Gabes over pollution crisis  Al Jazeera

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group - ReutersTunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group  Reuters

Tunisia suspends ATFD women’s rights group - Arab NewsTunisia suspends ATFD women’s rights group  Arab News

Clueless US Tourists Land In Tunisia Instead of France In Viral Travel Blunder, Internet Amused - NDTVClueless US Tourists Land In Tunisia Instead of France In Viral Travel Blunder, Internet Amused  NDTV

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis - ThePrintHundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis  ThePrint

Tunisia Suspends Civil Rights Group Amid Financial Audit Claims - DevdiscourseTunisia Suspends Civil Rights Group Amid Financial Audit Claims  Devdiscourse

Tunisia thrash Libya by 16-0 margin in FIFA Unites Women's Series match - caused by Libyan goalkeeper's embarrassing mistakes - tribuna.comTunisia thrash Libya by 16-0 margin in FIFA Unites Women's Series match - caused by Libyan goalkeeper's embarrassing mistakes  tribuna.com

Tunisian journalists denounce ‘unprecedented’ censorship rise - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTunisian journalists denounce ‘unprecedented’ censorship rise  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Tunisian listed companies shows solid growth in the first nine months of 2025 - african marketsTunisian listed companies shows solid growth in the first nine months of 2025  african markets

'Dragon': Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel to shoot in Tunisia soon - NewsBytes'Dragon': Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel to shoot in Tunisia soon  NewsBytes

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

Tunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses - Mid-dayTunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses  Mid-day

Geopolitics: Algerian Regime Treats Tunisia as its Wilaya & Backs Kaïs Saïed to Keep Tunis in Its Orbit - The North Africa PostGeopolitics: Algerian Regime Treats Tunisia as its Wilaya & Backs Kaïs Saïed to Keep Tunis in Its Orbit  The North Africa Post

Surge in Tunisia poisoning cases shakes Kais Saied's presidency - Le Monde.frSurge in Tunisia poisoning cases shakes Kais Saied's presidency  Le Monde.fr

Tunisia: NGO supporting migrants faced with a month-long suspension - InfoMigrantsTunisia: NGO supporting migrants faced with a month-long suspension  InfoMigrants

Tunisia: Pollution Uprising in Gabès Turning Into Sustained Protest Movement - The North Africa JournalTunisia: Pollution Uprising in Gabès Turning Into Sustained Protest Movement  The North Africa Journal

Tunisia’s Olive Oil Export Revenues Drop by 28% Despite Surge in Export Volumes - The North Africa PostTunisia’s Olive Oil Export Revenues Drop by 28% Despite Surge in Export Volumes  The North Africa Post

Tunisia complete perfect World Cup qualifying campaign - cafonline.comTunisia complete perfect World Cup qualifying campaign  cafonline.com

“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

Water diplomacy in Tunisia: The BRIDGE programme concludes a strategic cycle of dialogues on the Medjerda river basin - IUCNWater diplomacy in Tunisia: The BRIDGE programme concludes a strategic cycle of dialogues on the Medjerda river basin  IUCN

Tunisia: Small Cabinet meeting approves measures to ensure successful 2025–2026 olive oil season - ZAWYATunisia: Small Cabinet meeting approves measures to ensure successful 2025–2026 olive oil season  ZAWYA

Tunisia’s migrant rights under siege as civic space shrinks - The North Africa PostTunisia’s migrant rights under siege as civic space shrinks  The North Africa Post

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

Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Fit India Icon Sangram Singh excited to face Tunisian Opponent Hakim Trabelsi - ANI NewsCommonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Fit India Icon Sangram Singh excited to face Tunisian Opponent Hakim Trabelsi  ANI News

Crackdown on Tunisian Human Rights Groups Raises Concerns - DevdiscourseCrackdown on Tunisian Human Rights Groups Raises Concerns  Devdiscourse

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

Tunisia seeks new direct financing to the treasury of $3.7 billion from central bank - ReutersTunisia seeks new direct financing to the treasury of $3.7 billion from central bank  Reuters

Migration: Migration in Tunisia: Economic, Social & Political Challenges - Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die FreiheitMigration: Migration in Tunisia: Economic, Social & Political Challenges  Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit

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

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

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

Tunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses - AP NewsTunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses  AP News

China and Tunisia work together on Free Trade Partnership Agreement - ZAWYAChina and Tunisia work together on Free Trade Partnership Agreement  ZAWYA

Spotlight Tunisia Tunis hard at work to get the phosphate sector back on a good footing - Africa IntelligenceSpotlight Tunisia Tunis hard at work to get the phosphate sector back on a good footing  Africa Intelligence

In Tunisia, tenders reserved for Italian companies for the supply of medical equipment - aics.gov.itIn Tunisia, tenders reserved for Italian companies for the supply of medical equipment  aics.gov.it

Crackdown on Tunisian Activism: Civil Society Under Siege - DevdiscourseCrackdown on Tunisian Activism: Civil Society Under Siege  Devdiscourse

Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Tunisia - Drishti IASAnti-Migrant Sentiment in Tunisia  Drishti IAS

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

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

Tunisia: "Bizerte bridge project will be ready for operation in mid-2027," Chinese ambassador announces - ZAWYATunisia: "Bizerte bridge project will be ready for operation in mid-2027," Chinese ambassador announces  ZAWYA

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

Tunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses - ABC NewsTunisian court suspends prominent human rights groups as crackdown progresses  ABC News

I got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent - The Sydney Morning HeraldI got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent  The Sydney Morning Herald

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

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

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

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)

TRACE’s Contribution to Rural Employment and Resilience Through a Context-Responsive Approach - worldbank.orgTRACE’s Contribution to Rural Employment and Resilience Through a Context-Responsive Approach  worldbank.org

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis - Reuters ConnectHundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis  Reuters Connect

I got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent - Brisbane TimesI got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent  Brisbane Times

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

Tunisia: death penalty case symptomatic of rule of law and judicial independence in abeyance - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJTunisia: death penalty case symptomatic of rule of law and judicial independence in abeyance  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

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

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

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

Tunisia olive oil output to hit record 500,000 tonnes in 2026, producers head says - Arab NewsTunisia olive oil output to hit record 500,000 tonnes in 2026, producers head says  Arab News

Tunisia: TLF issues subordinated bond worth 15 million dinars - African ManagerTunisia: TLF issues subordinated bond worth 15 million dinars  African Manager

Global Sumud Flotilla determined to continue to Gaza after Tunisia attacks - Al JazeeraGlobal Sumud Flotilla determined to continue to Gaza after Tunisia attacks  Al Jazeera

Coach Paul Put: Uganda ready to challenge Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania - cafonline.comCoach Paul Put: Uganda ready to challenge Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania  cafonline.com

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

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

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)

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

Event | Toward Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia - worldbank.orgEvent | Toward Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia  worldbank.org

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

Tunisian InsurTech PAYDAY bags $3m pre-seed funding - FinTech GlobalTunisian InsurTech PAYDAY bags $3m pre-seed funding  FinTech Global

Prysmian Awarded The Italy-Tunisia Interconnection - PrysmianPrysmian Awarded The Italy-Tunisia Interconnection  Prysmian

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