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Tunisia: Protests in Gabès Over Pollution and Repression
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Algeria and Tunisia Expand Military Cooperation Amid Regional Security Tensions
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Depression: Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya Among Africa’s Highest Prevalence Countries
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Tunisian SMEs Warn of Economic Paralysis Over 20% Bank Guarantee Rule
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Tunisia: Diaspora Funds Provide Lifeline for Tunisia’s Economy
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Tunisia: Armed Militias Attack the UGTT
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Tunis’ Crumbling Infrastructure: 1,500 Buildings Deemed At Risk of Collapse
The Maghreb’s Response to U.S. Tariffs and Rising Chinese Influence
U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global trade—North Africa is not insulated.
Tunisia’s Opposition Faces Mounting Legal Pressure
A Tunis court fined Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Destourian Party (PDL), for defamation, while the Ennahdha movement renewed calls for the release of political detainees. Additionally, the detention of Popular Republican Union (UPR) leader Lotfi Mraihi was extended by four months.
Tunisia: Opposition Politicians and Journalists Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
Tunisian President Kais Saied intensifies crackdown on opposition as Rached Ghannouchi gets 22 years in prison; others sentenced from 5 to 35 years.
EU Report Accuses Tunisia of Migrant Trafficking to Libya
A report presented to the European Parliament accuses Tunisia of deporting sub-Saharan migrants and selling them to Libyan armed groups.
Tunisia Detains Russians Tourists on Suspicion of Terrorism
Eleven Russians arrested in Tunisia in late 2024 are suspected of terrorism. AFP says authorities claim they possessed equipment inconsistent with tourism during their visit to Haïdra near the Algerian border.
Tunisia: Stranded Oil Platform off Bizerte: Investigations and Removal Plans Underway
Investigations are underway as authorities plan the removal of a stranded oil platform off Bizerte, Tunisia, ensuring compliance with state rights.
Elections in North Africa: No Excitement Ahead, No Change in Course
North Africa Confronted with New Security Concerns
There is news coverage in Spain about Morocco stepping up its military presence near the Spanish-controlled enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, and a lot of chatter about a Russian military presence in Tunisia.
Tunisia’s weak economic performance compounded by late data releases
Tunisia’s political system is still compromised, but the economy is showing some signs of minimal recovery. However, one area that is contributing to the inability of decision makers to react to changes and challenges in the economy is the time it takes for economic data to be released.
Brief: Tunisia: The Lazy Governors
Tunisia’s Slide Toward Autocracy: The Erosion of Democratic Institutions
22 Islamist militant suspects arrested in Tunisia ($)
Tunisia: Journalist Zied El-Heni released from jail, gets six-month suspended sentence
Tunisian journalist El-Heni was released from prison on Wednesday, 10 January 2024, but he was given a six-month suspended sentence. He was arrested on 1 January, pending his trial, after he was accused by prosecutors of infringing on the person of Commerce Minister,...
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