Tunisia | May 16, 2022 Women’s Tennis Association adds tournament in Tunisia following Ons Jabeur’s success Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is quickly becoming one of the top competitors in the sport.
Tunisia | May 13, 2022 Tunisia’s president to establish 'new republic' amid fear of new dictatorship Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has announced plans for a new constitution and a different system of government, which raises concerns among political and human rights circles about the possibility of imposing a dictatorship in the country.
Tunisia | May 8, 2022 International pressure compounds Tunisian economic crisis There are international and local concerns over the political and economic situation in Tunisia, which is hoping for a deal with the IMF in return for implementing reforms that are rejected by the powerful UGTT labor union.
Tunisia | May 2, 2022 Tunisian president grants himself power to appoint election authority The presidential decree to revise the law of the Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia and change its composition is facing widespread criticism from opposition parties and organizations that accuse Tunisian President Kais Saied of granting himself wide powers that may affect the course of democracy.
Tunisia | Apr 24, 2022 Political crisis in Tunisia reflected in the streets The battle for power between Tunisian President Kais Saied and the parliament headed by Rashid Ghannouchi is escalating and has moved to the street.
Tunisia | Apr 13, 2022 Erdogan’s statements shake Tunisian-Turkish ties Diplomatic and economic relations between Tunisia and Turkey are at stake in the wake of statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following President Kais Saied’s decision to dissolve parliament.
Tunisia | Mar 29, 2022 House Democrats push Biden administration on Tunisia's democratic backslide The lawmakers called on the Biden administration to promote good governance initiatives in the North African country.
Tunisia | Mar 18, 2022 Fitch downgrades Tunisia’s debt rating The assessment from the leading credit agency is based on the Tunisian government’s high deficit and the political instability brought on by the president power grab last year, among other things.
Tunisia | Mar 3, 2022 Biden urged to put strings on Tunisia aid amid democratic backslide A letter from some 50 activists, academics and former diplomats calls for the Biden administration to condition certain assistance to Tunisia on steps toward democratic governance.
Egypt | Mar 2, 2022 Regional entrepreneurs say Middle East well-suited for fintech growth An Atlantic Council event highlighted how fintech can help traditional financial networks and professions in Egypt, Tunisia, and the Gulf.
Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022
Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health by Haitham EL-TABEI with AFP correspondents in the Middle East | AFP | May 17, 2022
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
