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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 12 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.

Tunisia: President Kais Saied's power grab undermines democracy

Tunisia: President Kais Saied's power grab undermines democracy 03.06.2022

As Tunisia’s president continues on his autocratic path while the economy is on its knees, can international aid return the country to a democratic track?
Tunisia's president fires 57 judges accused of corruption, critics outraged

Tunisia's president fires 57 judges accused of corruption, critics outraged 02.06.2022

President Kais Saied issued the order with a list of judges to be dismissed, accusing them of corruption and stalling terrorism cases. Critics have blasted the dismissals as an "affront" to judicial independence.

Climate change puts agrivoltaic projects in Northern Africa in the spotlight

Climate change puts agrivoltaic projects in Northern Africa in the spotlight 30.05.2022

With record-high temperatures in Northern Africa and worries over food security rampant from Egypt to Morocco, agrivoltaic projects in the region are getting ever more attention.
Too little, too late? Tourism revives in North Africa

Too little, too late? Tourism revives in North Africa 28.05.2022

Tourists are returning to Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco. But, given the global uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war, will the comeback be enough to save a struggling sector, revive lost jobs and avoid unrest?
Tunisia protesters unite for democracy ⁠— but is it enough?

Tunisia protesters unite for democracy ⁠— but is it enough? 20.05.2022

Growing discontent has led to a united national opposition against President Kais Saied. But could the pursuit of democracy backfire — and see the nation return to an iron fist rule?

Will the 'Islamic State' benefit from the Ukraine war?

Will the 'Islamic State' benefit from the Ukraine war? 17.05.2022

The terrorist group has said it will take advantage of the fact that the West is distracted by war in Ukraine. But any advantage it will get from the war likely has less to do with terrorism, and more with economics.

Tunisia: Protest marks new coalition against President Saied's one-man rule

Tunisia: Protest marks new coalition against President Saied's one-man rule 15.05.2022

Protesters gathered in Tunis to reject President Kais Saied's rule, blaming him for returning Tunisia to a state of autocratic rule. The New Salvation Front has coalesced several parties to oppose him.
Where faith meets politics: Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia

Where faith meets politics: Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia 14.05.2022

A Jewish festival at the historic synagogue on Djerba island in Tunisia is often touted as a successful example of Jewish-Muslim coexistence. But there's no doubt political tension still plays a role.
Who will save Tunisia's democracy now?

Who will save Tunisia's democracy now? 27.04.2022

Tunisia's president has been carrying out a creeping coup, demolishing the country's hard-fought democratic gains bit by bit. With an economy in turmoil and a splintered opposition, is there anybody that can stop him?

Tunisia: Ship carrying 750 tons of fuel sinks off coast

Tunisia: Ship carrying 750 tons of fuel sinks off coast 16.04.2022

Tunisian authorities said they are working to prevent an "environmental disaster" after the Equatorial Guinea-flagged tanker sank due to bad weather.
Wheat shortage hits Tunisia

Wheat shortage hits Tunisia 13.04.2022

The war in Ukraine is having the biggest knock-on effects for developing countries, who rely on Ukrainian agriculture exports, notably wheat. In Tunisia, flour is now being rationed.
Tunisia: President announces dissolution of parliament

Tunisia: President announces dissolution of parliament 30.03.2022

Tunisian President Kais Saied slammed what he called a "failed coup attempt" after lawmakers convened online and voted to repeal presidential decrees that gave him near-total power.
Tunisia: Protests after president tightens grip on judiciary

Tunisia: Protests after president tightens grip on judiciary 13.02.2022

Thousands of Tunisians have demonstrated in the capital after President Kais Saied granted himself new judicial powers in a decree. Saied can now unilaterally fire and block appointments of judges.
Tunisian president to replace Superior Council of the Judiciary

Tunisian president to replace Superior Council of the Judiciary 10.02.2022

Judges and lawyers demonstrated outside the Palace of Justice in Tunis, protesting President Kais Saied's plan. The legal body, one of the few not under the president's control, has said it's not going anywhere.
Middle East unprepared for coming dementia epidemic

Middle East unprepared for coming dementia epidemic 09.02.2022

By 2050, the Middle East and North Africa could be dealing with many more elderly people suffering from dementia. A lack of facilities, specialists and local knowledge means the region is woefully underprepared.

Amid 'power grab,' Tunisia's president risks losing public support

Amid 'power grab,' Tunisia's president risks losing public support 08.02.2022

After scrapping a key judicial watchdog and facing accusations he is moving toward authoritarian rule, President Kais Saied is under growing pressure. As public support dwindles, some analysts expect increasing unrest.
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