Tunisia

Country in North Africa

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Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east; covering 163,610 km² (63,170 sq mi), Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa. It contains the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and the northern reaches of the Sahara desert, with much of its remaining territory arable land. Its 1,300 km (810 mi) of coastline include the African conjunction of the western and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Basin. Tunisia's northernmost point, Cape Angela, is also the northernmost point of Africa. Its population was 11.7 million in 2019, and the capital and largest city is Tunis, located on the northeast coast, which lends the country its name.

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Tunisian doctor dazzles virus ward with violin A doctor in the Tunisian city of Sfax has taken to the violin in an attempt to boost the spirits of patients battling the coronavirus. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago


Tunisian parliament reshuffled after violent protests Ten years after Tunisians toppled their regime and sparked uprisings across the Arab world, they are back on the streets of Tunis and other cities. Nighttime clashes and rioting have engulfed the.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:40Published on January 28, 2021

Tunisian protesters march on parliament amid cabinet reshuffle Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published on January 27, 2021

Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption Tunisians march against police brutality, inequality, as government bans gatherings amid surge in COVID-19 cases. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on January 24, 2021

Tunisia clashes: "the government hasn't done enough" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:44Published on January 20, 2021

Tunisian premier responds after days of protests An appeal for calm in Tunisia as protests over unemployment and poverty intensify. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published on January 20, 2021

Tunisia deploys army to help quell days-long unrest Security forces’ deployment comes after mass arrests and days of violent protests by youth in various cities across the country. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:37Published on January 19, 2021

Tunisians protest after Arab Spring anniversary Hundreds of youths clashed with police in cities across Tunisia late on Monday, throwing stones and gasoline bombs in the capital as security forces used tear gas and water cannons to try to quell the.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:29Published on January 19, 2021

Tunisia arrests over 600, deploys troops after riots Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:20Published on January 18, 2021

Tunisian police continue to clash with protesters as poverty still rife 10 years after revolution Sunday was the third consecutive day of unrest a decade on from the revolution that ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on January 18, 2021

Tunisia marks decade since decade dictator's fall Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:00Published on January 17, 2021

Protests erupt in Tunisian cities amid anger over poor economy Protests erupt in Tunisian cities amid anger over poor economy. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:21Published on January 17, 2021

Protests continue in Tunisia against the police and economic crisis The demonstrations in Siliana and other cities began after a video posted on social media showed a police officer shouting and pushing a shepherd whose sheep entered the local government headquarters. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published on January 17, 2021

Tunisia ten years on : Hope for a better future a decade after the uprising Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:26Published on January 15, 2021

A decade after the Revolution, Tunisia's domestic politics remain tense Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on January 14, 2021

Tunisia, 10 years on: Sombre celebration a decade after the uprising Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:15Published on January 14, 2021

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Tunisia to open sea, air and land borders on June 27 Tunisia will open its sea, land and air borders on June 27, authorities said on Monday, in hopes of rescuing its tourism industry as the coronavirus pandemic comes under control. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020

U.S. considers sending 'training' unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training, as part of its assistance program with the North Africa country, amid concern over.. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020
U.S. eyes use of security brigade in Tunisia amid Russia concerns The United States is looking to use one of its Security Force Assistance Brigades in Tunisia, its military said on Friday, amid concern over Russian activity in Libya. Reuters - Published on May 30, 2020
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Tunisia relaxes curfew with virus outbreak slowing Tunisia has announced a reduction of its nightly curfew hours, state media reported on Wednesday, after three consecutive days without recording any new coronavirus cases and as the government relaxes.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Tunisia relaxes coronavirus curfew hours Tunisia will reduce the hours of its nightly curfew imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus from Wednesday, state news agency TAP reported citing President Kais Saied. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Tunisia reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since early March Tunisia recorded zero new coronavirus cases for the first time since early March, health authorities said on Monday, as the government will further relax restrictions on movement and businesses. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Tunisia allows Turkish medical aid plane to land for Libyans Tunisia allowed a Turkish plane to land at its southern airport of Zarzis to deliver medical aid to Libyans at the Ras Jedir border crossing, the presidency said on Friday. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020

Hundreds of Tunisians stranded in Libya reach frontier post Hundreds of Tunisians who were stranded in Libya after the borders were closed over the coronavirus crisis reached a Tunisian frontier post on Monday, Tunisia's Interior Ministry said. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020
Tunisia president extends coronavirus lockdown: statement Tunisia's president extended on Friday a coronavirus lockdown, with the government to announce later the extension period, a presidency statement said. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020
Tunisia seeks donations to fund coronavirus facilities Tunisia on Tuesday asked for donations to fund 250 intensive care beds to be placed in a sports hall in the capital as it tries to ramp up medical facilities in response to the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	Tunisia releases 1,420 prisoners over coronavirus Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the release on 1,420 prisoners in an amnesty to combat the spread of the coronavirus in prisons, a presidency statement said. Reuters - Published on March 31, 2020
Tunisia coronavirus cases jump by around 50% Tunisia has confirmed 59 new cases of the coronavirus, Health Minister Abdelatif el-Mekki said in a televised news conference on Wednesday, taking the total number to 173. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020	Tunisia orders army into streets to enforce coronavirus lockdown Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Monday ordered the army to deploy in the streets to force people to respect a lockdown imposed to halt the spread of coronavirus, the office of the presidency said in.. Reuters - Published on March 23, 2020
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus Tunisia is allocating 2.5 billion dinars ($850 million) to combat the economic and social effects of the coronavirus health crisis, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said on Saturday. Reuters - Published on March 21, 2020	Tunisian streets fall silent under coronavirus curfew The only sounds at dusk on Wednesday as Tunisia's first night of a curfew against coronavirus kept traffic from the streets were barking dogs and, faintly in the wind above the scent of orange blossom,.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020
Tunisian police break up ram fight that broke coronavirus crowd rules Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse dozens of youths at a traditional ram fight on Tuesday because it broke coronavirus rules against crowds, the local Mosaique FM radio reported. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020	Tunisia imposes 12-hour daily curfew to counter coronavirus Tunisia will impose a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Wednesday with the army patrolling the streets, Tunisia's president said on Tuesday, tightening the measures to counter the spread of the.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020
Tunisia suspends all international flights, closes its land borders - PM Tunisia will suspend international flights and close its land border in an effort to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus, Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said on Monday. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020	Tunisian land border with Libya closed: minister Tunisia's land border with Libya has been closed due to the coronavirus, Transport Minister Anouar Maarouf said on Monday. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020
Tunisia asks citizens for donations to help tackle coronavirus Tunisia has created a voluntary fund dedicated to fighting the coronavirus outbreak and reducing its economic repercussions, the North African country's Ministry of Finance said Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020	Tunisian beach resorts face up to coronavirus blight Ammar Jouini had been optimistic about this year, hoping that after Tunisia's tourism sector finally recovered from years of pain caused by militant attacks in 2015, his souvenir business might also be.. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020
Tunisia suspends Italy flights Tunisia will suspend all flights and shipping to Italy except to Rome and bring forward a scheduled school holiday to Thursday from next Monday, the health minister said on Monday. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020	Blast outside U.S. Embassy in Tunisia kills policeman Two militants on a motorbike blew themselves up outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia on Friday, killing a policeman and wounding several in the North African country's most serious attack in months. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020
Five wounded in suicide blast near U.S. embassy in Tunis: local radio An attack near the U.S. embassy in Tunisia on Friday was carried out by a man on a motorike who blew himself up and wounded five police, local radio reported. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020	Tunisia suspends northern Italy ferry services over coronavirus Tunisia will suspend passenger ferry services to northern Italy and take other measures in response to the spreading coronavirus, Health Minister Abdelatif el-Mekki said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on March 4, 2020
Tunisia confirms first coronavirus case: health minister Tunisia has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, the health minister said on Monday at a news conference. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020	Promising political stability, new Tunisian government takes office Tunisia’s new coalition government took office on Friday and Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh said the country needed political stability to start urgent reforms and revive the ailing economy. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020
Tunisia's parliament approves a coalition government Tunisia's parliament approved a new coalition government in a confidence vote on Thursday, after months of political wrangling that has slowed the north African country's efforts to tackle looming.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020	Tunisian parliament debates new coalition with economy in focus Tunisia's parliament began debating on Wednesday and looked set to approve a new coalition government, after months of political wrangling that has slowed the north African country's efforts to tackle.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020
Tunisia names new government, avoids risk of early election Tunisia’s designated Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh‮ ‬on Wednedsay named a new coalition government‮ ‬after reaching an agreement with Ennahda moderate Islamist Party, the biggest power in.. Reuters - Published on February 19, 2020	Tunisia's designated PM proposes new government Tunisia’s designated Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh‮ ‬named a new coalition government‮ ‬after he reached an agreement with Ennahda moderate Islamist Party, the biggest power in Parliament,.. Reuters - Published on February 19, 2020
Tunisian president to call early poll if government loses vote of confidence Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Monday he would dissolve parliament and call for an early election if the new government fails to win a parliamentary confidence vote amid what he called the worst.. Reuters - Published on February 17, 2020	Tunisia talks on cabinet press on amid risk of new election Designated Tunisian prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh proposed the line-up of a new government on Saturday and then said negotiations would continue after the Ennahda party, the biggest in parliament,.. Reuters - Published on February 15, 2020
Tunisia's next government must be broad-based, says leader of biggest party Tunisia's new government must be broad-based to implement sorely needed reforms, the leader of the largest party in parliament said on Wednesday, in comments that signaled the country could face a snap.. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020	Trump's Mideast plan is 'injustice of the century', U.S.-allied Tunisian president says President Kais Saied of Tunisia, an ally of the United States, said on Thursday that the new U.S. plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians is the "injustice of the century". Reuters - Published on January 30, 2020
Tunisia's biggest party Ennahda rejects new government proposal The biggest party in Tunisia's parliament on Monday rejected the idea of a government that excludes other parties, adding that it was ready to contest another election. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020	Tunisia's designated PM makes employment, services the priority Tunisia's designated prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh wants a government based on the values of the 2011 revolution that would address unemployment and improve public services, he said on Friday. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020
Jaishankar meets his Tunisian counterpart, discusses 'shared interest and challenges' "Began my #Tunisia visit with a meeting with FM Sabri Bachtobji. As two vibrant democracies in different regions, discussed shared interests and challenges," he tweeted. Both the leaders agreed to work.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2020	Ahead of EAM Jaishankar's visit, Tunisia lauds India's partnership with African nations Tunisia's envoy to India Nejmeddine Lakhal has lauded India's partnership with African nations and said his country shares with India "zero tolerance" policy towards terrorism. DNA - Published on January 21, 2020
Tunisia's designated PM vows to tackle economic, social ills Tunisia's new designated prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh said he would form a smaller cabinet than in previous governments and combat poverty and marginalization of poorer regions. Reuters - Published on January 21, 2020	Tunisian president chooses former finance minister to be PM Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday designated Elyes Fakhfakh as prime minister, a presidency statement said, after the fractured parliament this month rejected a government proposed by an earlier.. Reuters - Published on January 20, 2020
Seeking peace in Libya and Iran, EU haunted by past diplomatic inaction After war broke out again in Libya early last year, a special team of EU diplomats in Tripoli was forced back to neighboring Tunisia to do what they had been doing for several years: wait. Reuters - Published on January 16, 2020	Tunisian parliament rejects government, coalition building must restart Tunisia's deeply fragmented parliament on Friday rejected a proposed new government in a confidence vote, meaning a complex coalition-building process will need to restart with urgent economic reforms.. Reuters - Published on January 10, 2020
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Tunisia

Country in North Africa

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