Critics fear President Kais Saied is growing increasingly authoritarian following his decision to dissolve the country’s judicial watchdog

Talks on deciding on a new prime minister for Tunisia have been suspended as politicians fail to agree on someone to run the country.

Tunisia’s Hamadi Jebali has stepped down after failing to appoint a new government, while the country’s credit rating has been downgraded again.

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.

Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid has been shot dead, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on the offices of the ruling party.