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Tunisia

Tunisia lies between Libya and Algeria and has a Mediterranean coastline along its north and east. It gained independence from France in 1956.

Tunisia is a North African nation with just under 11 million people. Its capital is Tunis. After French rule, leader Habib Bourguiba promoted a secular government and advanced women's rights. In 2011, its own popular protests against corruption sparked the Arab Spring movement. This is a collection of DW's latest content on Tunisia.

Sudan Verteidigungsminister Videostill Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf

Opinion: Arabs want an end to military dictatorships 12.04.2019

For many years, military governments have ruled various Arab countries. But the masses yearn for a different future, writes Rainer Hermann, of the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

DW Business – Europe & America 05.04.2019

WTO Ruling, Roaring Inflation

Tunisia: Economy is also in state of emergency 05.04.2019

Something needs to give in Tunisia: the inflation rate is seven percent. More than one in ten Tunisians is without work. Economic growth has slowed and the Tunisian dinar has been losing value since 2015. But some sectors benefit from the situation.

Tunesien Gipfel der Arabischen Liga in Tunis

Arab leaders slam Trump's recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli 31.03.2019

Presenting a united front at the Arab League summit, leaders of Arab states have "absolutely" rejected US recognition of occupied Golan Heights as Israeli territory. A Qatari emir unexpectedly left the Tunisia meeting.
Algerien Algier - Abdelaziz Bouteflika im Rollstuhl zur Wahl 2017

President keeps out of sight as Algeria's protests spread 06.03.2019

Algeria reels from protests as President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stays out of sight. Demonstrators don't just want the 82-year-old out: They're demanding the fall of the regime. Who really pulls the strings in Algeria?
Deutschland Messe ITB Berlin 2019 l Malaysias Minister für Tourismus Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi

ITB Berlin tourism partner Malaysia claims it has 'no gays' 05.03.2019

Speaking ahead of the world's largest tourism fair, ITB Berlin, Malaysia's tourism minister made the claim after being asked whether Malaysia welcomed gays and Jews. Malaysia hopes to see 30 million visitors in 2019.
Frankreich Gedenkzeremonie Jahrestag des LKW-Anschlags in Nizza

Friend of Berlin truck attacker in France during Nice attack: reports 27.02.2019

A friend of Anis Amri who was deported to his native Tunisia following the 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack may have been in Nice around the time of the Bastille Day truck attack, German media have reported.
Abschiebung abgelehnter Asylbewerber

Germany sees sharp rise in deportations to North Africa 22.02.2019

More and more rejected asylum-seekers are being sent back to Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria, according to a new report. The German government wants to designate the countries as "safe" in order to accelerate the process.
Homosexualität in Tunesien

North Africa seen as unsafe for LGBT people: rights groups 14.02.2019

The Bundesrat, Germany's upper house of parliament, is considering whether to recognize Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as "safe countries of origin." Yet LGBT people are still persecuted in all three places.
Angriff auf das Nationalmuseum in Bardo Tunis

Seven jihadis get life sentences for 2015 Tunisia attacks 09.02.2019

Seven people have been given life sentences in Tunisia over two deadly attacks in 2015 that killed dozens of people. The attacks were a significant blow to Tunisia's tourism industry.
Eco Africa Sendung Nummer 149 Moderator Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 01.02.2019

On this week's Eco Africa, we're looking at how a plastic bag ban in Rwanda has sparked other recycling ideas, a solar drying tent in Nigeria and pioneering stores that are taking a stand against plastic waste.
Deutschland Aufnahmestelle für Flüchtlinge in Zirndorf, Bayern

Bundestag classifies Maghreb states as 'safe' for refugee returns 18.01.2019

In a bid to speed up deportations, the lower house of Germany's parliament has voted to change the status of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Georgia. But the new rules could still be blocked by the opposition Greens.
Tunesien Ausschreitungen nach Selbstverbrennung eines Journalisten in Kasserine

Tunisia: Violent protests after journalist sets himself on fire 26.12.2018

Journalist Abderrazak Zorgui set himself on fire and called for a revolution over poor living conditions and corruption. His death has triggered protests in a provincial city that threaten to spread.

eco@africa Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of eco@africa 21.12.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we see the work of wastepickers in Nairobi, explore declining seagrass in Germany, and meet the snake handlers of Zimbabwe.

Tunesien Proteste in Tunis

Opinion: Arab Spring needs a dynamic reboot 26.11.2018

Not much remains of the euphoric mood and the hopes that drove the Arab Spring. Nearly eight years on, a return to pre-2011 conditions, however, is out of the question, says Loay Mudhoon.
Screenshot | Sami A. - mutmaßlicher Leibwächter Osama bin Ladens

Court says suspected Osama bin Laden bodyguard need not return to Germany 21.11.2018

Sami A. was deported to Tunisia in July. The court that tried to stop his deportation has overturned its prior ruling after receiving assurances Sami would not be tortured in his native country.
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