Tag: Tunisia

Tunisia: State of emergency extended for another month

February 5, 2019

President Caid Essebsi Monday extended for another month the state of emergency in place in Tunisia since November 2015 following a deadly attack that hit ... Read More

Palestinian cause to top Arab summit agenda — Tunisian President

February 1, 2019

"The Palestinian cause will be at the heart of the priorities of the next Arab summit scheduled for next March in Tunis," said Friday President ... Read More

Tunisia: 92-year old Essebsi eyes another presidential term

January 30, 2019

Tunisian President Beji Caïd Essebsi has announced he could run for the 2019 Presidential election in the interest of the country despite his age. The ... Read More

Tunisia: PM Youssef Chahed to head newly born political party

January 28, 2019

Dissidents of President Caid Essebsi’s party Nidaa Tounes launched Sunday a new political party named “Tahya Tounes” or “Long live Tunisia” and chose Prime Minister ... Read More

Tunisia open for Russia-backed Syria re-admission in Arab League

January 28, 2019

Tunisia Saturday said it would welcome Syria’s reinstatement in the Arab League as Russia lobbies for the move, but made it clear that the decision ... Read More

Algeria sends tons of LNG to Tunisia

January 28, 2019

Algeria Saturday dispatched 4,000 tons of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Tunisia to help it meet the shortage caused by disruptive weather conditions, mainly heavy ... Read More

Tunisia: Licenses awarded for 120 MW wind projects

January 25, 2019

The Tunisian government has awarded licenses for four onshore wind projects totaling 120 MW under its renewables sector development scheme. The plants, which represent a ... Read More

EU Extends Tunisia Record Assistance

January 24, 2019

The European Union announced Wednesday it adopted a financial assistance package worth €305 million to Tunisia, which is the highest amount ever allocated under the ... Read More

Tunisia: Ex-President accuses UAE of destabilizing plot

January 23, 2019

Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki laid into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that he said had plotted to destabilize the North African country. Marzouki, speaking ... Read More

Trade: Tunisia and Ghana boost ties for strategic investments

January 17, 2019

A delegation of Tunisian investors is in Ghana to explore business opportunities from different sectors including Agric-food, information technology, construction and engineering, state-run news agency ... Read More