Tunisia

Ennahda slams 'unjust imprisonment' as judge extends Ghannouchi detention

The move comes amid growing social tensions and deepening economic troubles in Tunisia.

Rebuilding Türkiye after deadly quakes top priority: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye has potential to become a major energy export hub in near future as he lists his government's achievements in several areas ahead of May 14 elections.

Ennahda's leader Ghannouchi arrested for interrogation in Tunisia

Ghannouchi, a former parliament speaker, earlier said that the accusations against him "lack any real evidence" and seek to divert public attention from Tunisia's real problems.

Tunisia footballer dies after setting himself on fire in protest

Nizar Issaoui said he had sentenced himself to "death by fire" in a protest against the North African country's deteriorating economy.

Tunisia recovers more migrant bodies after deadly shipwreck

Tunisian authorities said last week that over 14,000 migrants and asylum seekers were intercepted trying to reach Europe from January to March, more than five times the number of those who attempted the trip in the first quarter of 2022.

Damascus, Tunis to exchange ambassadors, end decade-long estrangement

Tunisia has sent signals of openness to repairing relations with Syria since President Kais Saied seized power in July 2021.

Several irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa drown off Tunisia coast

The shipwreck was the latest tragedy off the coast of Tunisia, which has increasingly been used as a way into Europe by desperate African migrants and asylum seekers.

Twenty African migrants missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

Tunisia has taken over from Libya as a main departure point for people fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and the Middle East in the hope of a better life in Europe.

Tunisia's Saied reappears in public, dismisses 'mad' health speculations

The lack of statements or videos has sparked rumours over the state of Saied's health.

Tunisian opposition demands clarity on president Kais Saied's 'absence'

President Saied has not appeared in public or held any meetings since March 22, according to posts on his Facebook page - the presidency's only official channel of communication.

Tunisia implements water quota system as severe drought bites

The agriculture ministry bans the use of potable water to wash cars, water green areas and clean streets and public places as well as agricultural use.

Tunisia coastguard recovers dozens of bodies after migrant vessels capsize

Tunisia is struggling with its worst financial crisis due to stalled negotiations with the IMF raising concerns in Europe that it could spark a new wave of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.