Tag: Habib Bourguiba

Five years later, Tunisians don’t feel “change” of 2011 revolution

January 14, 2016

January 14 is a day of remembrance for Tunisia, which is celebrating this year the fifth anniversary of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure from ... Read More

Tunisia: security stepped up to ward off eminent attacks

September 7, 2015

The Tunisian Interior ministry on Sunday warned that eminent terrorist attacks were looming on capital city Tunis and ordered stepping up security measures. The interior ... Read More

Tunisia: Marzouki accepts defeat as Essibsi becomes president

December 23, 2014

Ahead of the final results, Tunisians have elected Veteran politician Beji Caid Essibsi as the next president in what is hailed as an important step ... Read More

Tunisia: Presidential final round slated for 21 December

December 9, 2014

21 December has been chosen by the electoral body as the date that will assemble Tunisians at voting stations to elect their new president in ... Read More

Tunisia: Tunisians fear one-party state if Essebsi becomes president

November 17, 2014

The presidential campaign atmosphere is rocking Tunisia as the parties continue to seek votes nationwide. The potential winner is 87-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi of the ... Read More

Freedom of Expression in Post–Revolution Tunisia, Gains and Pitfalls

December 11, 2012

In a brief conversation with a taxi driver who was taking me from Cartage international airport to down town Medina, I noticed glimpses of optimism ... Read More