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Tunisia increases security as Salafists vow to defy ban

Tunisia increases security as Salafists vow to defy ban

18 May 2013 18:58 - Antoine Lambroschini
Forces have been deployed after Salafist movement Ansar al-Sharia called on hardline supporters to defy a government ban on its annual congress.
Man dies in Tunisia after setting himself alight

Man dies in Tunisia after setting himself alight

13 Mar 2013 13:12 - Tarek Amara
A jobless man who set fire to himself in Tunisia's capital has died, a development which could provoke renewed anger against the government.
Tunisia PM unveils new coalition government

Tunisia PM unveils new coalition government

08 Mar 2013 17:38 - Reuters
Tunisia's Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has announced a new Islamist-led coalition government.
Weekend 101: Not the Oscar Pistorius news

Video | Weekend 101: Not the Oscar Pistorius news

21 Feb 2013 17:24
In this week's episode: Ramphele launches Agang SA, the Anene Booysens case postponed to April, David Cameron attacks Hilary Mantel and more.
Turmoil erupts as Tunisia's prime minister resigns

Turmoil erupts as Tunisia's prime minister resigns

20 Feb 2013 10:59 - Guardian Reporter
Tunisia's Hamadi Jebali has stepped down after failing to appoint a new government, while the country's credit rating has been downgraded again.
Tide of Salafism threatens the Arab spring

Tide of Salafism threatens the Arab spring

10 Feb 2013 09:49 - Guardian Reporter
Dictatorships have been brought down in North Africa, but struggles for power have left a vacuum that has allowed the rise of an extremist movement.
Tunisia's ruling party dissolves government after opposition leader's killing

Tunisia's ruling party dissolves government after opposition leader's killing

07 Feb 2013 06:30 - Tarek Amara
Tunisia's Islamist Party has dissolved the government and promised rapid elections in a bid to restore calm after protests over a politician's death.
Death of opposition leader sparks protests in Tunisia

Death of opposition leader sparks protests in Tunisia

06 Feb 2013 13:44 - Kaouther Larbi
Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid has been shot dead, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on the offices of the ruling party.
Tunisia extends state of emergency after attacks

Tunisia extends state of emergency after attacks

01 Nov 2012 09:26 - Sapa-AFP
Tunisia's President Moncef Marzouki has extended the country's state of emergency through to January after a recent series of attacks by extremists.
One step forward, two steps back for Tunisia

One step forward, two steps back for Tunisia

26 Oct 2012 00:00 - Ian Black
The government is reversing progress on human rights in Tunisia following last year's Arab Spring revolution, Amnesty International has warned.
Deep Read: Another fright for Tunisia

Deep Read: Another fright for Tunisia

01 Aug 2012 10:36 - Paul Schemm
In Tunisia, the transition from dictatorship to democracy has been smoother than neighbouring countries, but an unexpected threat has emerged.
Tunisia purges judiciary of corrupt, Ali-aligned magistrates

Tunisia purges judiciary of corrupt, Ali-aligned magistrates

28 May 2012 05:57 - AFP
Tunisia's justice ministry has sacked 81 magistrates over suspicions of graft and their links to ousted president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali's regime.

Leaders urge investment for poor nations

21 Apr 2012 11:56 - Staff Reporter
Leaders and officials attending the third World Investment Forum on Saturday called for channeling more investments to poor nations.

Tear gas fired to disperse banned Tunis rally

09 Apr 2012 17:59 - Cecile Feuillatre
Police have fired tear gas to disperse a rally on a central Tunis avenue where demonstrations are banned.

Moghreb defy the odds to lift African Super Cup

26 Feb 2012 13:34 - David Legge
There was another shock outcome to a CAF competition when Moroccan club Moghreb Fes lifted the African Super Cup this weekend.

US to assist in rebuilding Tunisian economy

25 Feb 2012 13:39 - Edouard Guihaire
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pledged that Washington would help Tunisia rebuild its economy and democracy as it struggles with reforms.

EU ponders debt relief as a 'signal of change' for Arab states

23 Feb 2012 16:20 - Roddy Thomson
European governments have planned a radical offer of "debt relief" to its Arab North African and Middle Eastern neighbours.
Numsa conference to prevent capitalist sector rule

Numsa conference to prevent capitalist sector rule

04 Feb 2012 18:17 - Staff Reporter
Numsa has said that its energy conference was aimed at preventing the renewable energy sector from being dominated by a capitalist system.
Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year

Spring fever: Arab writers reflect on a tumultuous year

27 Jan 2012 00:00 - Staff Reporter
A year after it began, eight Arab writers reflect on what became known as the Arab Spring.
Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

21 Jan 2012 17:55 - Staff Reporter
It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

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