ANSAmedTunisia: 'PM must step down or vote of confidence', EssebsiANSAmed(ANSAmed) - TUNIS, JULY 16 - Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has said the prime minister must step down or his government needs to get a vote of confidence in Parliament, i… - 4 mins ago, 16 Jul 18, 10:04am -
Yabiladi in EnglishMorocco and Algeria partner to supply Tunisia with electricityYabiladi in EnglishAlgeria's leading electricity and gas company Sonelgaz has signed an agreement with Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE… - 1 hour ago, 16 Jul 18, 9:04am -
eNCAMust-win match for Ahly as they bid to lift Egyptian gloomeNCABefore a ball was kicked, Ahly and twice champions Esperance of Tunisia were hot favourites to qualify at the expense of Rollers and Kampala Capital City Authority of Uganda. But the C… - 1 hour ago, 16 Jul 18, 8:52am -
Eshraqa, Oman Paralympic Committee felicitate winning national teamMuscat DailyCongratulating the athletes on their achievement and applauding their triumph in Tunisia, Nailesh Khimji, director KR, said, “We are so proud of our athletes' performanc… - 2 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 7:47am -
African ReviewIVECO: Stralis X-Way the new truck responseAfrican ReviewThis success was focused mainly on two segments that together account for about 56 per cent of the total heavyweight segment in Tunisia; the 8x4 segment (38 per cent of the market… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 6:58am -
Tunisia coach Maaloul leaves post to join Qatar's Al…Brinkwire (press release)July 13 – Tunisia head coach Nabil Maaloul has stepped down from his role with the national team to join Al Duhail as their new manager, the Qatari club has said. The 5… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 6:58am -
ITWeb AfricaTunisie Telecom, Vodafone enter new partnershipITWeb Africa"We are proud of this partnership that will provide Tunisie Telecom with more efficient solutions for the benefit of multinationals based in Tunisia and all Tunisian companies. Tu… - 3 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 6:40am -
CBBC NewsroundHarry Kane's 6 goals: the Golden Boot in statsCBBC NewsroundGOAL 1: Harry started early with his super strikes, scoring twice in the first group game against Tunisia. John Stones' header from Ashley Young's corner was brilliantly saved… - 4 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 6:03am -
Irish ExaminerA collection of some of the best images from the 2018 World CupIrish ExaminerHaving produced goals, drama and talking points aplenty, the 2018 World Cup comes to an end this weekend, with France facing Croatia in Sunday's final. Here, P… - 5 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 5:18am -
Financial TimesNorth Africans regard Europeans as hypocritesFinancial TimesBelgium's far-right interior minister, Theo Francken, is unlikely to find Tunisia willing to host disembarkation platforms when he visits that country this week (“ EU minist… - 6 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 4:01am -
Small CapsADX Energy evaluates Dougga gas discovery to aid funding talks for appraisal wellSmall CapsAhead of a planned appraisal well, ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has released the independent evaluation results of its Dougga gas condensate discovery offsh… - 7 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 3:10am -
Energy News Bulletin (press release) (blog)ADX updates TunisiaEnergy News Bulletin (press release) (blog)FOLLOWING a reserves update from its onshore Romanian acreage, ADX Energy has announced the results of an independent evaluation of its offshore… - 8 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 2:37am -
BloombergQuintTunisia Is Having a 'Severe Crisis,' President SaysBloombergQuint(Bloomberg) -- The political and economic situation in Tunisia is “bad and has reached a severe crisis that cannot be continued and must be overcome as soon as possible,… - 9 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 12:39am -
BloombergTunisia Is Having a 'Severe Crisis,' President Says - BloombergBloombergTunisia's prime minister should either urgently address the country's political and economic crisis or step aside, the president said.and more » - 10 hours ago, 16 Jul 18, 12:22am -
The TimesBin Laden aide deported from Germany after 11‑year rowThe TimesThe 42-year-old man, known as Sami A in Germany and Sami Idoudi in Tunisia, was flown to Tunis despite a last-minute court ruling banning his deportation, which arrived while h… - 11 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 11:01pm -
Al-ArabiyaTunisia's president says PM should quit if crisis continues - Al ArabiyaAl-ArabiyaTunisiarsquo;s president called on Sunday for Prime Minister Youssef Chahed to step down or seek a confidence quote if the countryrsquo;s political.and more … - 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 10:31pm -
Investing.comTunisia's president says PM should quit if crisis continues By ReutersInvesting.comTUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's president called on Sunday for Prime Minister Youssef Chahed to step down or seek a confidence quote if the country's politica… - 12 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 10:25pm -
The SunWorld Cup 2018 in pictures: From Harry Kane's winner to Diego Maradona's madness.. the best snaps of Russia 2018The SunThere was Harry Kane's last-gasp goal against Tunisia and the historic shootout win over Colombia as the Three Lions zoomed… - 13 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 9:30pm -
The Koz TimesTunisia will not return Germany guard of Osama bin Laden after his expulsion to Germany because of the threat to societyThe Koz TimesSami A., ex-guard of the leader of al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden. Ex-guard leader of al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden… - 14 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:11pm -
BBC SportWorld Cup 2018: Harry Kane wins Golden Boot and Luka Modric the Golden BallBBC SportChelsea's Hazard got two goals in the 5-2 win over Tunisia and also scored in his side's 2-0 win versus England in the third-fourth play-off on Saturday. Atl… - 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 6:33pm -
Times NowFIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium squad handed hero's welcome on returnTimes NowBelgium beat Panama, Tunisia and England in the opening round, staged a dramatic comeback against Japan in the last-16 and fought past Brazil in the quarter-finals. T… - 16 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 5:47pm -
Electricity: Algeria, Morocco to supply Tunisia with 300 MWAlgeria Press ServiceALGIERS- An agreement has been signed between the national electricity and gas company SONELGAZ, Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water and Tunisia'… - 17 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:58pm -
The SunWorld Cup 2018: England star Harry Kane wins Golden Boot after bagging six goals in RussiaThe SunHARRY KANE has become the first Englishman to win the World Cup Golden Boot since Gary Lineker in 1986 after he bagged six goals in Russia. The 24… - 17 hours ago, 15 Jul 18, 4:54pm -
Bin Laden Body Guard Detained in Tunisia after Expulsion from GermanyThe Media LineTunisia has detained the man believed to have been Osama Bin Laden's body guard. Tunisian-native Sami Idoudi, 42, was taken into custody on Friday when he arrived afte… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:57am -
The NationalAlleged bin Laden bodyguard held in TunisiaThe NationalA Tunisian prosecution spokesman said the man, identified as Sami A by German authorities and Sami Idoudi in Tunisia, was placed in custody on the orders of the prosecutor in Tunis. T… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 8:16am -
Daily View Gh (blog)Germany deports 'Bin Laden bodyguard' to TunisiaDaily View Gh (blog)Germany has deported to Tunisia a man who once allegedly protected Osama Bin Laden and had been living in Germany with his family since 1997. The 42-year-old Tuni… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:28am -
Comms MEAVodafone makes moves in North AfricaComms MEASaid TT CEO Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem of the deal: “We are proud of this partnership that will provide Tunisia Telecom with more efficient solutions for the benefit of multinationals based in Tunisi… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 5:44am -
News18Osama Bin Laden's 'Bodyguard' Arrested for Terrorism After Expulsion from GermanyNews18Tunis: A man who allegedly worked as Osama bin Laden's bodyguard has been detained in Tunisia as part of a terrorism probe after his expulsion from Germany,… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 2:01am -
India TodayBelgium sign off from World Cup 2018 in style: Key statsIndia TodayBelgium topped Group G after beating Tunisia, Panama and England. They defeated Japan and Brazil in the round-of-16 and quarter-finals respectively to reach their first sem… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 6:21pm -
Deutsche WelleSuspected Osama bin Laden bodyguard Sami A. to remain in Tunisia after Germany cancels deportation orderDeutsche Welle"We have a sovereign justice system that is investigating him," a spokesman from Tunisia's anti-terrorism office told… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 6:11pm -
Football365.comEngland's 2018 World Cup: Rating all 23 playersFootball365.comMoving a natural right-back into a more central role led to inevitable complications, including for Tunisia's penalty in the opener and Croatia's equaliser in the semi-final… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 5:10pm -
The New Indian ExpressOsama bin Laden's bodyguard' held in Tunisia over terror probeThe New Indian ExpressKnown as Sami A by German authorities and Sami Idoudi in his home country, the Tunisian "has been taken into custody following a judicial dec… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 5:01pm -
Xinhua54th International Carthage Festival opens in Tunis, TunisiaXinhuaArtists perform at the opening ceremony of the 54th International Carthage Festival in Tunis, capital of Tunisia, on July 13, 2018. (Xinhua/Adele Ezzine). KEY WORDS:Festival. YOU… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 11:14am -
Middle East MonitorFormer president among accused in revolution 'homicide' trial in TunisiaMiddle East MonitorIn April 2014, the Military Court of Appeal in Tunis issued verdicts on the cases of the martyrs and the wounded of the revolution, includin… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 10:32am -
Geo NewsGermany deports Osama bin Laden's 'bodyguard' to TunisiaGeo News... the Gelsenkirchen court had upheld his appeal against that decision. "I can confirm that Sami A was sent back to Tunisia this morning and handed over to Tunisian authorities,… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 5:39am -
Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Women This Week: Ballot Breakthroughs in Mexico and TunisiaCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog)Women to Lead Capital Cities in Mexico and Tunisia. Mexico's July election brought major gains for women, who will compri… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 6:53pm -
Middle East EyeGermany deports 'bin Laden bodyguard' to Tunisia after more than a decadeMiddle East Eye"He was placed under arrest just after his arrival in Tunis," a spokesman for the Tunisian anti-terrorism force, Sofiene Sliti, told the AFP news a… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 4:14pm -
Arab NewsTunisia lose their World Cup coach to Qatar champions Al-DuhailArab NewsMaaloul also believes that it will also take time for Tunisia to compete with the established powers of the game. “We have a long distance from the high level and we h… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 3:34pm -
The PunchGermany deports Osama bin Laden's bodyguard to TunisiaThe PunchAn unrelated court ruling last month involving another Tunisian man — accused over a 2015 attack on Tunis' Bardo museum — helped pave the way for Sami A.'s expulsion. In that… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 1:15pm -
Sporting NewsNabil Maaloul quits as Tunisia coach to join Qatari champions Al DuhailSporting News“…the Tunisian Football Federation by mutual consent and after deliberation decides the following: Approval of cancellation of the contract between t… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 1:06pm -
Arab NewsGermany deports 'bin Laden bodyguard' to Tunisia: ministryArab News... expel him were repeatedly blocked by courts citing the danger of torture in Tunisia. An unrelated court ruling last month involving another Tunisian man — accused over… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 12:13pm -
Middle East MonitorMorocco adds taxes to notebooks imported from TunisiaMiddle East MonitorMoroccan government spokesman, Mustapha El-Khalfi, made the remarks during a press conference held in Rabat yesterday in response to a question about the Moroc… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 9:16am -
Capital FM KenyaTunisia World Cup coach takes charge of Qatar's Al DuhailCapital FM KenyaDOHA, Qatar, Jul 12 – Tunisia's World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul has been appointed as coach of Qatari league champions Al Duhail, the club announced on Thursday.… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 8:12am -
BBC SportTunisia coach Nabil Maaloul quits to join Qatari clubBBC SportTunisia's World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul has left his job in order to take charge of Qatari league champions Al Duhail. Maaloul, who turns 56 later this month, takes over from Djam… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 8:02am -
FRANCE 24Tunisia sees tourism take off after terror fearsFRANCE 24Just three years ago in the nearby coastal resort of Sousse, 38 people were killed in a shooting rampage targeting tourists, while earlier in 2015 an attack on the National Bardo Museu… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 3:30am -
Al-MonitorWill Tunis' first female mayor advocate for women's rights?Al-MonitorFoued Bouslama, a leader of Nidaa Tunis, told M Tunisia TV channel May 8 that electing a woman to head the capital's municipality goes against religious traditions. He sai… - 3 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 10:56pm -
Algeria underlines close cooperation with Tunisia in fighting terrorismXinhuaALGIERS, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Bedoui on Thursday underlined the importance of close cooperation between Algeria and Tunisia in fighting… - 3 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 10:20pm -
The SunTunisia's beaches are full of Brits – three years after Sousse terrorist attack that killed 38 peopleThe SunBRITS are flocking back to Tunisia this summer in their droves and tourism there is back on the up. New pictures show holidaymakers l… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 3:12pm -
Algeria's security is that of TunisiaAlgeria Press ServiceEL TARF-The security of Algeria and its borders is that of the neighbouring country Tunisia, stressed Minister of Interior, Local Assemblies and National Planning, Noureddine Bedoui on Thursda… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 2:54pm -
Middle East MonitorGermany issues $119m loan to support Tunisia banksMiddle East MonitorAccording to a statement distributed to the press, under the agreement Germany will grant Tunisia the loan on a concessionary basis with an interest rate that doe… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 8:32am -
Economic TimesTake the road less travelled: Plan a trip to Poland, Tunisia or AntarcticaEconomic TimesAtrip to Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, equals a time travel expedition. The European style of the ville nouvelle (new town), where French café cul… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 3:02am -
Middle East MonitorWorld Bank expects Tunisia's economy to grow 2.5 % in 2018Middle East Monitor“There are signs of improved investment, but more work needs to be done to bring more investment,” said the World Bank official at the event held in T… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 2:18am -
Middle East MonitorAlgeria conducts security sweep in three border provinces with TunisiaMiddle East MonitorThe Algerian army launched a military operation in three border provinces with Tunisia in order to “prevent the infiltration of terrorists d… - 4 days ago, 12 Jul 18, 2:18am -
Toronto StarDouble agent won't be in danger if deported to Tunisia, court toldToronto StarA former double agent for Israel and Iraq won't be in danger if he's deported to Tunisia because no one would remember his “distant past” and the current re… - 4 days ago, 11 Jul 18, 10:39pm -
Asharq Al-awsat EnglishIraq: Protests Expand, Security Forces on High AlertAsharq Al-awsat English"Some of the protesters tried to storm the building. ... Earlier, Iraqi Prime Minister, commander-in-chief of Iraq's armed forces, Haider al-Abadi, had… - 1 day ago, 15 Jul 18, 7:43am -
Saudi GazetteTrials open in Tunisia over deaths of Arab Spring protestersSaudi GazetteSIDI BOUZID, Tunisia — Two trials opened in Tunisia on Friday over the killings of protesters during the 2011 revolution, part of a process aimed at redressing ri… - 2 days ago, 14 Jul 18, 5:08pm -
Asharq Al-awsat EnglishGermany Deports Former bin Laden Bodyguard to TunisiaAsharq Al-awsat English... to his native Tunisia on Friday, despite a court ruling blocking the move. Sami A., whose last name wasn't given due to privacy laws, was flown to… - 3 days ago, 13 Jul 18, 3:11pm -
ArtforumBraving the ElementsArtforumL'Ancienne Bourse du Travail, the old labor exchange, is housed in a Brutalist concrete structure right off of Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the gorgeous tree-lined boulevard of sidewalk cafés and booksellers running th… - 7 days ago, 9 Jul 18, 6:36pm -
Tunisia: UK Government Does Not Fund Media Campaign for Tunisian Executive (Embassy)AllAfrica.comTunis/Tunisia — The British government does not fund any pro-government media campaign for the Tunisian executive or against social protests, says the… - 10 days ago, 6 Jul 18, 1:39pm -
NamibianTunisia slams Zimbabwe rugby team for sleeping on streetNamibianTUNIS - The Tunisian rugby federation on Wednesday criticised the Zimbabwean national team for unsporting behaviour after they slept on the street in protest at the hotel in whic… - 10 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 10:23pm -
Japan TodayTunisian authorities hit back at 'unethical' Zimbabwe playersJapan TodayThe Tunisian Rugby Union (TRU) has accused Zimbabwe's rugby team of "unethical actions" after their players slept on the street outside of their hotel in Beja on Monda… - 10 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 10:17pm -
CNNRough sleeping, unpaid wages. Rugby World Cup qualifier descends into an 'absolute shambles'CNN"Tunisia is, and always will be, a country of welcome and hospitality," it said in a statement on Wednesday. "After a lunch offered by the Tunisian Fede… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 3:30pm -
Rugby WorldTunisia's union pour scorn on Zimbabwe rugby team sleeping on streetRugby WorldIn the release, it is stated: “The delegation of Zimbabwe started complaining as soon as they arrived on the 2nd of July 2018 at 12.00 at the Tunis Carthage a… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 2:14pm -
New Zimbabwe.comTunis, Harare swap blame after Zimbabwe rugby team sleeps on street over 'disgusting' hotelNew Zimbabwe.comTUNIS: The Tunisian rugby federation on Wednesday criticised the Zimbabwean national team for unsportmanlike behaviour after th… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 1:49pm -
Tunisia hits back at 'unethical' Zimbabwe playersCitizen TV (press release)The Tunisian Rugby Union (TRU) has accused Zimbabwe's rugby team of “unethical actions” after their players slept on the street outside of their hotel in Beja on Monday in… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 11:18am -
eNCATunisian authorities hit back at 'unethical' Zimbabwe rugby playerseNCATUNIS - The Tunisian Rugby Union (TRU) has accused Zimbabwe's rugby team of "unethical actions" after their players slept on the street outside of their hotel in Beja on Monda… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 10:37am -
Tunisia criticises street-smart Zimbabwe rugby playersThe New DailyA bizarre feud between the Tunisian and Zimbabwean rugby union bodies has taken another strange turn, with Tunisia accusing Zimbabwe's team of “unethical actions” after their play… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 9:15am -
Tunisia criticises Zimbabwe rugby playersSBSA bizarre feud between the Tunisian and Zimbabwean rugby union bodies has taken another strange turn, with Tunisia accusing Zimbabwe's team of "unethical actions" after their players slept on the street out… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 6:48am -
Rugby.com.auTunisia slams 'unethical' Zimbabwe over street sleeping sagaRugby.com.auZimbabwe's Sables are to play Tunisia on Saturday in Beja, 100km (60 miles) west of Tunis, as part of qualifying for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. On Tuesday for… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 1:48am -
Independent OnlineTunisia slams Zimbabwe rugby team for sleeping on street over hotelIndependent OnlineTUNIS – The Tunisian Rugby Federation on Wednesday criticised the Zimbabwean national team for unsporting behaviour after they slept on the stree… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 1:01am -
The NationalTunis elects first female mayorThe NationalDespite the appointment of Ms Abderrahim, it revealed surprising fault lines in Tunisia. In a bizarre twist, a spokesman for the rival and secular Nidaa Tounes recently said that a woman could no… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 1:58pm -
cgtn.comTunisia's capital elects first female mayorcgtn.comA woman from Tunisia's moderate Islamic party was elected on Tuesday as mayor of the capital city, Tunis, the first time a woman holds the post. Souad Abderrahim, a 54-year-old pharmacist of… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 8:33am -
NewshubRugby: Zimbabwe sleep in Tunisian streets during World Cup qualifyingNewshubThe Zimbabwe national rugby team have apparently slept on the streets in Tunisia to protest their treatment ahead of their World Cup qualifying game against the home s… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 2:30am -
Middle East MonitorTunisia: Ennahda win Tunis mayoraltyMiddle East MonitorSouad Abdel Rahim, the Ennahda movement candidate, was elected mayor of Tunis on Tuesday after winning 26 votes, while her rival, Kamal Idir, Nidaa Tounés candidate, won 22 vo… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 1:21am -
HELL IN TUNISIAThe Zimbabwe DailyRUGBY Africa and Tunisia Rugby were yesterday forced to apologise to their Zimbabwean counterparts after the North Africans, in an act plucked from hell, detained the Sables at Cartage Airport for six hours on Monday… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 12:36am -
New Zimbabwe.comOutrage over Zim rugby treatment in Tunisia; players forced to sleep in the streets after being detained 7-hours at ...New Zimbabwe.comThe Sables' hostile reception in Tunisia started soon after arriving in the country after being det… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 5:23pm -
Woman from moderate Islamic party elected mayor of TunisMinneapolis Star TribuneTunisia has been the most advanced among Arab nations regarding women's rights since gaining independence from France in 1956, with its first president Habib Bourguiba en… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 2:31pm -
Middle East MonitorUK ministers to fund advertising campaign for Tunisia governmentMiddle East MonitorThe British government is paying advertising agency M&C Saatchi to run a media campaign in Tunisia to promote Tunis' economic reforms, according to… - 14 days ago, 2 Jul 18, 12:16pm -
The GuardianUK ministers to fund Saatchi campaign for Tunisian governmentThe GuardianThe British government is paying M&C Saatchi to run a media campaign for the Tunisian government in an attempt to win voters over reforms that have sparked some of t… - 14 days ago, 2 Jul 18, 7:00am -
The Libya ObserverTunisian protesters block roads on Libyan trucks en route to Ras Ajdair borderThe Libya ObserverThe residents of the area are considering organizing bigger protests in the coming days.” Local activists reported. Blocking the road… - 25 days ago, 21 Jun 18, 5:39pm -
Sight MagazineTunisians protest against closure of cafes and restaurants during RamadanSight MagazineWorld Watch Monitor. Non-Muslims in Tunisia have taken to the streets during this year's Ramadan to protest the closure of many cafés and restaurant… - 28 days ago, 18 Jun 18, 12:19am -
New York TimesFor Some in Tunisia, Ramadan Is a Test of Personal FreedomNew York TimesTUNIS — Ramadan ends this week, and that comes none too soon for some in Tunisia — not least the hundred or so protesters who began the Muslim holy month demons… - 33 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 5:08pm -
Open DemocracyMorocco's social protests across time and spaceOpen DemocracyFikri's case is in many ways reminiscent of Mohamed Bouazizi, the young greengrocer in the small Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid, who burned himself in protest after police had c… - 33 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 8:54am -
New York TimesMaya Jribi, Tunisian Fighter for Democracy, Is Dead at 58New York TimesTUNIS — Maya Jribi, the first female leader of a political party in Tunisia and a tenacious supporter of democracy under the country's dictators well before the Ar… - 34 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 9:02pm -
Middle East EyeIs Morocco's boycott the future of political resistance in north Africa?Middle East EyeSince the repression of the Hirak movement in the Rif region, protesters in Morocco have shown remarkable creativity in organising protests that wer… - 34 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 2:01pm -
The WireRecent Protests in Jordan Shouldn't Come as a Surprise to AnyoneThe WireThe 2010-12 Arab Spring movement was an unprecedented display of mass political protest in the West Asian and North African region (Iran's own Green Movement protests ran… - 34 days ago, 12 Jun 18, 1:34am -
The New ArabThe battle between secularism and Muslim identity in Tunisia during RamadanThe New ArabLast Wednesday, the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) and three other civil organisations held a press conference at Tunis' journalists s… - 38 days ago, 8 Jun 18, 12:44pm -
The North Africa PostTunis Protests Italian Official's Statement Calling Tunisia 'ex-detainees exporter'The North Africa PostThe Tunisian foreign minister Monday summoned Italy's ambassador to protest the newly appointed interior minister's claims th… - 41 days ago, 5 Jun 18, 2:04pm -
Al-MonitorTunisia faces calls for government reshuffleAl-MonitorTUNIS, Tunisia — The Nidaa Tunis Party, which Prime Minister Youssef Chahed belongs to and which is one of the primary partners in the ruling coalition, released a statement May 29 say… - 41 days ago, 5 Jun 18, 12:07am -
Financial TimesJordan PM quits after mass protests over taxesFinancial TimesThousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Amman since Thursday after local unions called a strike àgainst the tax rise, introduced as part of an IMF programme to… - 42 days ago, 4 Jun 18, 4:39pm -
Are Jordan's Protests an Exercise in Futility?Al-BawabaIn early 2018, Jordan cut subsidies to fuel and wheat on behalf of the IMF recommendations for the loan, driving hundreds of farmers to protest throughout Jordan and outside Parliament. At the sa… - 42 days ago, 4 Jun 18, 1:05pm -
The IndependentMaya Jribi: Tunisian politician who blazed a trail for secularism, feminism and democracyThe IndependentMaya Jribi was the first woman to lead a political party in Tunisia. ... In October 2005, Najib Chebbi and seven others embarked on… - 48 days ago, 29 May 18, 5:19pm -
Tunisia refuses protest against Ramadan cafe closureANSAmedThus, the protest would be held on May 27 from 2 PM until 4 PM in front of the Tunisian tourism ministry, a member of another organization told ANSA. The issue of whether or not bars and cafe… - 53 days ago, 24 May 18, 4:19pm -
Human Rights WatchTunisia: Truth Commission Sends Uprising Case to TrialHuman Rights Watch(Tunis) – Tunisia's Truth and Dignity Commission sent its first criminal case stemming from the country's 2011 uprising, for trial before a system of special… - 54 days ago, 23 May 18, 4:02am -
Middle East EyeLocal government could change things for Tunisia's disillusioned youngMiddle East EyeLast week I sat with a group of young political activists in Mornaguia, a mixed middle and working class suburb of Tunis, the Tunisian capital. They w… - 55 days ago, 22 May 18, 10:25am -
Al-MonitorThe growing power of Tunisia's labor unionAl-MonitorTUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed an agreement with elementary school teachers to increase the wage awarded to substitute teachers in… - 56 days ago, 21 May 18, 7:37pm -
The Times of IsraelHaley to UN: Gaza violence not connected to US embassy moveThe Times of IsraelAnkara has reacted with fury to the deaths of 60 Palestinians in Monday's clashes and protests, according to Palestinian figures, on the same day as the… - 62 days ago, 15 May 18, 6:50pm -
PRESSTVWorld reacts to US embassy move, Israeli carnagePRESSTVPalestinian medics and protesters evacuate a wounded youth during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, east of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Photo by AP). Fra… - 62 days ago, 15 May 18, 7:55am -
Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Women This Week: Making History in TunisiaCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog)First Female Mayor of Tunis. The capital of Tunisia is likely to see its first female mayor, following the country's municipal elections t… - 66 days ago, 11 May 18, 2:33pm -
Asharq Al-awsat EnglishTunisia's Ennahda, Nidaa Expected to Clash over Tunis Mayor PostAsharq Al-awsat EnglishCompetition for the Tunis mayor post intensified after revealing preliminary results on municipality elections held last Sunday. According t… - 66 days ago, 11 May 18, 10:08am -
The FADERDeena Abdelwahed makes club anthems for an alternate timelineThe FADERDeena has an easygoing manner, but a note of unmistakably serious resolve enters her voice as she describes the situation for queer people in her native country: "Society… - 68 days ago, 9 May 18, 5:34pm -
The New ArabTunisia still has much democratic progress to make despite municipal electionsThe New ArabSouad Abderrahim, a pharmacist and Ennahdha representative, became first female mayor of the capital Tunis. Around half of the candidates were women… - 69 days ago, 8 May 18, 1:25pm -
Jordan TimesTunisia's Islamist Ennahda claims victory in landmark local electionsJordan TimesTUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda Party claimed victory late on Sunday in the country's first free municipal elections, a key step in a democrati… - 69 days ago, 7 May 18, 10:45pm -
The TribuneTurnout low as Tunisia holds first free municipal electionsThe TribuneTunis, May 7. Tunisia held its first free municipal elections on Monday but only one in three eligible voters cast ballots, reflecting frustration at the slow pace of ch… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 6:36am -
FirstpostLow voter turnout of 33.7% mars Tunisia's first free municipal elections, PM Youssef Chahed calls it 'negative sign'FirstpostTunis: Tunisia held its first free municipal elections on Monday but only one in three eligible voters cast ballots,… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 3:02am -
Saudi GazetteTunisia votes in first free municipal electionsSaudi GazetteTunis — Tunisia's first free municipal elections got under way Sunday as voters expressed frustration at the slow pace of change since the 2011 revolution in the cradle of the… - 71 days ago, 6 May 18, 6:55pm -
eNCATunisians cast votes in first free municipal electionseNCATUNIS - Tunisia held its first free municipal elections on Sunday as voters expressed frustration at the slow pace of change since the 2011 revolution in the cradle of the Arab Spring. The… - 71 days ago, 6 May 18, 2:07pm -
ReutersTunisia's Ennahda claims victory in landmark local electionsReutersEnnahda will “continue to keep the consensus with our partners”, spokesman Imed Khemiri said in a statement at party headquarters in Tunis, where supporters gathered outsid… - 71 days ago, 6 May 18, 10:35am -
Independent OnlineTunisian citizens vote in first free municipal electionsIndependent OnlineTunis, Tunisia - Tunisia's first free municipal elections got under way Sunday as voters expressed frustration at the slow pace of change since the 2011 revol… - 71 days ago, 6 May 18, 9:48am -
Middle East EyeTunisia's local elections can be the start of real democratic politicsMiddle East EyeHaving toppled the Ben Ali regime and held three democratic elections, they have been unable to elect their local politicians, who have historically b… - 72 days ago, 5 May 18, 11:06am -
Morocco World NewsReflections on the Libyan predicamentMorocco World NewsIn the long run, instability in Libya could be a lethal threat to the nascent democracy in Tunisia where the Islamists would feel emboldened to destabilze the existing governmen… - 5 days ago, 11 Jul 18, 3:58pm -
News18Nine Police Officers Killed in Attack in Western Tunisia: ReportNews18Some militants operate in remote areas near the border with Algeria, which has been fighting the remnants of a major Islamist insurgency in the 1990s. Two of the attacks in 2… - 8 days ago, 8 Jul 18, 1:33pm -
Nine police killed in attack in western Tunisia -state…NEWSTAGESome militants operate in remote areas near the border with Algeria, which has been fighting the remnants of a major Islamist insurgency in the 1990s. Two of the attacks in 2015 were ag… - 8 days ago, 8 Jul 18, 1:08pm -
Brookings Institution (blog)Arab democracy depends on normalizing Islamist partiesBrookings Institution (blog)Even in Tunisia, where Islamists aren't yet normalized since the democratic experience is still young, there are similar takeaways. The coun… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 3:42pm -
Bahrain News AgencyFirst woman to become mayor of TunisBahrain News Agency"I dedicate this victory to all Tunisian women," she said. "My first task will be to improve the face of Tunis." The 53-year-old manager of a pharmaceutical firm has risen to t… - 11 days ago, 5 Jul 18, 6:49am -
BBC NewsNewshourBBC NewsFor the first time in history, Tunisia's capital city Tunis has elected a female mayor. The Islamist-supported candidate Souad Abderrahim dedicated her victory to "all Tunisian and Arab women" who have struggled to reach senio… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 7:50pm -
Nigerian Entertainment TodayTunisia's Capital Just Got Its First Ever Female MayorNigerian Entertainment Today54-year-old Souad Abderrahim just made history as the first woman to become the mayor of the capital of Tunisia, Tunis. Souad who is also a… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 5:12pm -
HaaretzTunis Elects Its First Female Mayor - From the Islamist PartyHaaretzThe Tunisian capital of Tunis has elected its first female mayor with the backing from an Islamist party. Elected Tuesday, Souad Abderrahim, is the manager of a pharmaceutical… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 4:07pm -
Middle East ConfidentialTunisia: Souad Abderrahim elected first woman mayor of TunisMiddle East ConfidentialIslamist party Ennahdha's candidate Souad Abderrahim became Tuesday the first woman mayor of the Tunisian capital after winning the majority o… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 3:03pm -
The NationalTunis elects first female mayorThe NationalA 53-year-old pharmaceutical manager has been elected the first female mayor of the Tunisian capital Tunis, a move seen as an inspiring development for women across the country. Souad Abderrahim… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 1:58pm -
AsiaNewsTunis elects its first women mayorAsiaNewsSouad Abderrahim won over 26 municipal councillors against 22 for her rival. She had come in first in May's municipal election with 33.8 per cent of the vote. The mayor of the capital also gets the ti… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 1:12pm -
Africa FeedsTunis gets it's first woman MayorAfrica FeedsAbderrahim was the candidate for the Islamist party, Ennahdha which is part of Tunisia's coalition government. Abderrahim's priority will be to deal with the city's deteriorating waste disposal… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 6:24am -
DAWN.comCandidate of Islamist party becomes first woman mayor of TunisDAWN.comTUNIS: A candidate backed by an Islamist party, Souad Abderrahim, defeated a city official who served under ousted despot Zine el Abidine Ben Ali on Tuesday to become the f… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 2:09am -
First woman becomes mayor of TunisThe News International"I dedicate this victory to all Tunisian women," Abderrahim said. "My first task will be to improve the face of Tunis." Deteriorating waste disposal services have blighted the capital since Ben… - 12 days ago, 4 Jul 18, 12:40am -
Independent Newspapers LimitedTunisia Gets First Female MayorIndependent Newspapers LimitedA woman has been elected mayor of the Tunisian capital, Tunis, for the first time since the position was created over a century ago. ... Abderrahim was the can… - 12 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 11:03pm -
Deutsche WelleIslamist-supported candidate becomes first female mayor of TunisDeutsche WelleThe capital of Tunisia elected its first-ever female mayor on Tuesday. Souad Abderrahim, 53, ran as an independent but was backed by the Islamist Ennahda (Reb… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 7:41pm -
The PunchTunisia elects first female MayorThe PunchA Woman was elected as Mayor of Tunis on Tuesday, for the first time in the North African Country's history. Souad Abderrahim, the candidate of Tunisia's conservative Islamist Ennahda (Rebirth) party… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 7:16pm -
Asharq Al-awsat EnglishSouad Abderrahim Becomes First Woman Mayor of TunisAsharq Al-awsat EnglishSouad Abderrahim became on Tuesday the first woman mayor the Tunisian capital. She defeated Kamel Idir, candidate of the Nidaa Tounes party of President… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 5:55pm -
The Eagle OnlineTunisians elect first female MayorThe Eagle Online... authorities have repatriated 235 stranded nationals in Libya, local media reported on Friday. The local media said the repatriated Moroccans landed in Casablanca after they were tr… - 13 days ago, 3 Jul 18, 2:34pm -
nation.co.keNo veils for us: How Tunisia charted its own path in the journey to democracynation.co.keTunisia is sandwiched between the Mediterranean Sea on one end and the more conservative neighbours of Algeria and Libya. A French protectorate until… - 16 days ago, 30 Jun 18, 12:31pm -
The TimesIslamists have fled the battlefield . . . to plot mass murder with a dirty bombThe TimesGerman federal prosecutors announced on June 14 that they had arrested in Cologne a Tunisian, Sief Allah H (whose surname has been withheld in accordance… - 22 days ago, 23 Jun 18, 11:07pm -
The Arab WeeklyTunisian commission puts forward bold human rights blueprintThe Arab WeeklyTUNIS - A Tunisian presidential commission has proposed human rights reforms to protect individual freedoms, drawing the ire of Islamists and conservatives who… - 23 days ago, 23 Jun 18, 8:20pm -
Telegraph.co.ukGerman intelligence agency warns of possible Islamist attacks using ricin after first 'concrete plan'Telegraph.co.ukA week ago, a 29-year-old Tunisian, named by authorities as Sief Allah H, was arrested in Cologne on suspicion of plann… - 26 days ago, 20 Jun 18, 12:31pm -
DevdiscourseGerman intelligence agency warns of possible Islamist attacks using ricinDevdiscourseA week ago, a 29-year-old Tunisian, named by authorities as Sief Allah H., was arrested in Cologne on suspicion of planning an Islamist-motivated attack… - 26 days ago, 20 Jun 18, 10:03am -
Christian Science MonitorIslamist and feminist: A new generation stakes its claimChristian Science MonitorIn 2011, Tunisia's women Islamists reached across the aisle to secular and leftist feminists to pass a bill requiring gender parity in national… - 28 days ago, 18 Jun 18, 7:26pm -
The Arab WeeklyIslamists' partisan elevation of Istanbul is not credibleThe Arab WeeklyOne recent pitch came from Mohamed Habib “Abou Yaareb” Marzouki, a Tunisian politician who was elected to the Constituent Assembly in 2011 as a representative… - 30 days ago, 16 Jun 18, 5:55pm -
New York TimesFor Some in Tunisia, Ramadan Is a Test of Personal FreedomNew York TimesTUNIS — Ramadan ends this week, and that comes none too soon for some in Tunisia — not least the hundred or so protesters who began the Muslim holy month demons… - 33 days ago, 13 Jun 18, 5:08pm -
Why Weren't Islamists Invited to the White House?Clarion ProjectEven though the Islamists who gained power in Tunisia and Egypt during the Arab Spring were eventually thrown out, Obama had let a dangerous genie out of the bottle. Coupled with his wit… - 36 days ago, 10 Jun 18, 10:31am -
The New ArabThe battle between secularism and Muslim identity in Tunisia during RamadanThe New ArabLast Wednesday, the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) and three other civil organisations held a press conference at Tunis' journalists s… - 38 days ago, 8 Jun 18, 12:44pm -
African Manager (press release) (blog)Tunisia: reasons and explanations for an announced dismissalAfrican Manager (press release) (blog)“Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has the luck of statesmen promised a bright future, commented an impressed Europe… - 38 days ago, 8 Jun 18, 12:29pm -
eNCATunisia to raise fuel prices, hold off public wages increaseseNCATUNIS - Tunisia will raise fuel prices in the coming days but hold off increasing public wages this year to meet terms of the International Monetary Fund for its next loan tranche,… - 44 days ago, 2 Jun 18, 8:51pm -
Middle East MonitorTunisia to raise fuel prices, not public wages to meet IMF termsMiddle East MonitorThe UGTT union, the political kingmaker in Tunis, has rejected plans to dismiss public servants and sell loss-making state firms. Talks with the IMF… - 44 days ago, 2 Jun 18, 12:32pm -
Middle East OnlineTunisia to raise fuel prices, won't increase public wagesMiddle East OnlineTUNIS - Tunisia will raise fuel prices in the coming days but hold off increasing public wages this year to meet terms of the International Monetary Fund (IM… - 45 days ago, 1 Jun 18, 3:25pm -
Business InsiderTunisia's PM accuses president's son of destroying ruling partyBusiness InsiderTUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said on Tuesday that the president's son had destroyed the ruling Nidaa Tounes party and that the… - 46 days ago, 31 May 18, 3:42am -
gulfnews.comPresident's son destroying ruling party, says Tunisian premiergulfnews.comTunis: Tunisian Prime Minister Yousuf Shahed said on Tuesday that the president's son had destroyed the ruling Nidaa Tunis party and that the crisis in the party ha… - 47 days ago, 30 May 18, 7:06am -
The IndependentMaya Jribi: Tunisian politician who blazed a trail for secularism, feminism and democracyThe IndependentA year later, Jribi herself would go on hunger strike, joining her old friend to protest against the forced eviction of the PDP fro… - 48 days ago, 29 May 18, 5:19pm -
Arab NewsTunisia ruling coalition fails to agree on economic reforms, cabinet reshuffleArab NewsTUNIS: Tunisia's ruling coalition has failed to agree on a new economic reform plan and a cabinet reshuffle, officials said on Monday, in a new political… - 49 days ago, 28 May 18, 1:57pm -
Middle East EyeThe false dichotomy between 'Islamist' and 'secular'Middle East EyeBoth the municipal vote in Tunisia and the legislative election in Lebanon this month resulted in victories for "Islamist" parties, with Ennahda and the Hezbollah-Amal… - 49 days ago, 28 May 18, 9:35am -
The Arab WeeklyMunicipal elections showcase the metamorphosis of former Tunisian Salafist hubThe Arab WeeklyVoting in a democratic election is a far cry from the first two years after the fall of the Ben Ali regime when fanatical Islamists installed… - 51 days ago, 26 May 18, 5:08pm -
Jews and Muslims join in Tunisian pilgrimageIntermountain Jewish NewsToday between 1,500 and 2,000 Jews remain in Tunisia, with a small community of about 400 in the capital city of Tunis and most of the remainder on Djerba, where Haim Bittan, the ch… - 53 days ago, 24 May 18, 9:53pm -
A French Muslim woman reflects on her visit with Tunisia's tiny Jewish communityJewish Community VoiceI am a French Muslim woman of Tunisian origins, who has devoted my life to building ties of communication and cooperation between Muslims and Jews i… - 54 days ago, 23 May 18, 4:27pm -
The Arab WeeklyTunisia's municipal elections raise questions about future of secular-Islamist ententeThe Arab WeeklyTUNIS - The results of Tunisia's municipal elections unsettled the complacency of the leading secularist party, Nidaa Tounes, and its… - 65 days ago, 12 May 18, 7:02pm -
The Times of IsraelTunisia Islamists top municipal polls but fail to win majorityThe Times of IsraelTUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) — The Islamist movement Ennahdha has beaten rivals in Tunisia's first free municipal elections but failed to win outright major… - 65 days ago, 12 May 18, 12:27pm -
Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Women This Week: Making History in TunisiaCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog)First Female Mayor of Tunis. The capital of Tunisia is likely to see its first female mayor, following the country's municipal elections t… - 66 days ago, 11 May 18, 2:33pm -
News24Tunisia: Independents draw most votes in local electionsNews24... in Tunisia's first municipal elections since the country's 2011 revolution. Political haggling between the two parties — the moderate Islamist Ennahda and the secular Nida Toun… - 66 days ago, 11 May 18, 9:32am -
News24Tunisia Islamists top municipal polls without majorityNews24But Tunisia has struggled with persistent political, security and economic problems as well as corruption since its 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring uprisings. Ennahda came… - 67 days ago, 10 May 18, 3:42pm -
News24Tunisia: Islamists expect gains in landmark local electionsNews24Scattered irregularities have delayed voting results in Tunisia's first local elections since the 2011 Arab Spring revolution. The electoral commission head said on Monday that au… - 69 days ago, 8 May 18, 2:30pm -
The New ArabTunisia still has much democratic progress to make despite municipal electionsThe New Arab2,173 candidate lists were presented: 350 from Ennahdha, Tunisia's largest Islamist party which came to power after the 2011 revolution. Ennahdha wo… - 69 days ago, 8 May 18, 1:25pm -
The Arab WeeklyTunisia's independents, Islamists come ahead in low turnout voteThe Arab WeeklyTUNIS - Tunisia's Islamist party Ennahda came ahead of its secular rivals in the May 6 municipal elections but low turnout showed widespread frustration abo… - 69 days ago, 8 May 18, 8:17am -
Jordan TimesTunisia's Islamist Ennahda claims victory in landmark local electionsJordan TimesTUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda Party claimed victory late on Sunday in the country's first free municipal elections, a key step in a democrati… - 69 days ago, 7 May 18, 10:45pm -
Saudi GazetteTunisia's Ennahda claims victory in landmark local pollsSaudi GazetteTunisia has been hailed as the only democratic success of the Arab Spring. But enthusiasm for democratic change has long given way to anger over stubbornly low living s… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 2:52pm -
The New TimesEarly results show Islamist party Ennahda wins Tunisian municipal electionsThe New TimesA Tunisia's leading statistical and polling institute said on Sunday evening that early results showed the Islamist party Ennahda (Renaissance) won t… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 1:02pm -
Reuters AfricaTunisia's Ennahda claims victory in landmark local pollReuters AfricaTurnout was low in three polling stations visited by Reuters in the capital, Tunis, in the morning. Mostly elderly people were voting while young people were sitting i… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 8:53am -
Al-ArabiyaIndependent candidates emerge as stars of Tunisian municipal electionsAl-ArabiyaTogether, the hundreds of candidates amassed 28 percent of the overall vote, an indicator of the Tunisian voting public preferring independent contenders over p… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 6:47am -
The TribuneTurnout low as Tunisia holds first free municipal electionsThe TribuneTunis, May 7. Tunisia held its first free municipal elections on Monday but only one in three eligible voters cast ballots, reflecting frustration at the slow pace of ch… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 6:36am -
YnetnewsIn Tunisia, Jews gather at Africa's oldest synagogue under tight securityYnetnewsIn 2011, after the uprising that toppled former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the annual celebration was canceled, and in following years only a few hundred… - 70 days ago, 7 May 18, 6:18am -
