Tunisia

Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, (Reuters) - The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown launched last weekend…

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Tunisia hit by rare nationwide power blackout

TUNIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Electricity supplies were cut across Tunisia for two hours on Wednesday but the reason for the rare nationwide outage was unclear, residents and the state…

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Tunisia arrests migrants, seizes boats in major people-smuggling crackdown

By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian police supported by planes and anti-terrorism units arrested hundreds of migrants and seized boats in a major crackdown on people smuggling in the…

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Four dead, 21 rescued after migrant ship sinks off Tunisia

TUNIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Three children and one woman died and 21 people were rescued after their migrant ship sank off the Tunisian city of Sfax, Faouzi Masmoudi, a…

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Tunisia’s bad economy hits coeliac sufferers with rice shortage

By Latifa Guesmi and Jihed Abidellaoui TUNIS, (Reuters) - For Siwar Derbeli a national rice shortage is not just another inconvenient symptom of Tunisia's stretched national finances but a source…

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Tunisia places senior official in main opposition party under house arrest

TUNIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Tunisian authorities placed Abdel Karim Harouni, the senior official in the opposition Ennahda Islamist Party, under house arrest, the country's main opposition coalition said. Harouni…

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Four dead, 51 missing after migrant ship sinks off Tunisian coast

TUNIS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - At least four migrants died and 51 were missing after a migrant ship sank off Tunisia's Kerkennah island, a judicial official told Reuters, adding that…

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Tunisian president names Ahmed Hachani as prime minister, replacing Bouden

TUNIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Ahmed Hachani as new prime minister, replacing Najla Bouden, who ended her duties, the Tunisian presidency said early on Wednesday.…

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Tunisia recovers 901 bodies of drowned migrants off its coast this year

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, (Reuters) - The Tunisian coast guard recovered 901 bodies of drowned migrants off its coast from Jan. 1 to July 20 this year, the country's interior…

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Tunisia migration deal a model for others, EU’s von der Leyen says

The European Union's pact with Tunisia can serve as a model for other countries, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, as the EU struggles to stem unauthorised flows of migrants…

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Tunisia vows not to become ‘reception center’ for returning migrants

Tunisia has said it will not be a “reception centre” for returns of sub-Saharan migrants from Italy or any other country in Europe despite a groundbreaking €1bn deal signed on…

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Tunisia moves hundreds of migrants from desolate border area

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia has moved hundreds of migrants to shelters in two towns, a local rights group said, after criticism of conditions in a desolate Sahara military area on…

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Tunisian killed in clashes with migrants after days of tension in coastal city

TUNIS (Reuters) - A Tunisian man was killed in clashes between residents and sub-Saharan African migrants in the southern city of Sfax, a judicial official said on Tuesday, following days…

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UPDATED: Tunisia is working with IMF on ‘fair’ economic reform programme-cbank governor

TUNIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Tunisia is working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a "fair" economic reform programme that takes account of vulnerable groups, the central bank governor…

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Two dead, 30 injured in train accident in Tunisia -Radio Tunisienne

(Reuters) - A train accident in Tunisia has left two people dead and 30 others injured, state radio reported on Wednesday. The accident took place late on Tuesday, when a…

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Tunisia tourist revival a rare bright spot for crisis-hit economy

Government official forecasts strong summer Arrivals seen at 90% of pre-pandemic levels Small boost for economy in crisis By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia is set for a strong…

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UPDATED: EU considering major Tunisia aid package as migration surges

TUNIS, June 11 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering over 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in aid for Tunisia to help develop its battered economy, rescue state finances and…

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President says Tunisia won’t become Europe’s border guard

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Saturday that Tunisia would not accept becoming a border guard for other countries ahead of a planned visit by European leaders…

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Italy, Netherlands and EU leaders to visit Tunisia hoping for IMF deal

By Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) - The prime ministers of Italy and the Netherlands will travel at the weekend to Tunisia along with the European Commission president, looking to make…

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Tunisia’s foreign reserves fall to lowest level in four years

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, June 8 (Reuters) - Tunisia's foreign currency reserves have dropped to levels worth just 91 days of imports, their lowest in four years, central bank figures showed on…

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Tunisian president suggests taxing rich as solution to fiscal problem

TUNIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday suggested raising taxes on richer people could be an alternative to socially painful reforms as a means to secure an international…

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North Africa backslides toward swirling debt troubles

Tunisia and Egypt's economic strains have mounted this year FX and bond markets have been turbulent Tunisia's reserves are low while Egypt has mass of debt payments By Marc Jones…

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Tunisia facing unprecedented migration crisis as bodies wash ashore

By Tarek Amara Unprecedented number of migrants leaving Tunisia Violent confrontations at sea between migrants and Coastguards Hundreds of bodies wash up on shore, filling morgues SFAX, Tunisia (Reuters) -…

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Tunisia’s tourism revenues jump 60.3% in 2023 – Central Bank

(Reuters) - Tourism revenues in Tunisia reached 1.18 billion dinars ($389 million), as of April 20, 2023, up 60.3%, compared with the same period of 2022, according to Tunisia's state…

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Tunisia morgues running out of space

TUNIS (Reuters) Tunisia said its morgues are running out of space and authorities are struggling to contain a surge in crossings. Coastguards have pulled the bodies of at least 70…

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Italy touts money for reforms as EU discusses upheaval in Tunisia

Italy offered Tunisia a prospect of money in exchange for economic and political reforms as European Union foreign ministers discussed on Monday how to respond to growing instability in a…

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Italy touts money for reforms as EU discusses upheaval in Tunisia

By Gabriela Baczynska and John Irish BRUSSELS/PARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - Italy offered Tunisia a prospect of money in exchange for economic and political reforms as European Union foreign ministers…

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With AI drones and data, Tunisia’s start-ups battle water crisis

Tunisia is suffering fourth consecutive year of drought Tech entrepreneurs build tools to help struggling farmers Water experts say country must do more to tackle drivers By Menna A. Farouk…

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UPDATED: Tunisian judge orders jail for Ennahda party leader Ghannouchi

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, April 20 (Reuters) - A Tunisian investigative judge ordered on Thursday the imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of main opposition party Ennahda and a prominent…

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Turkey, Tunisia banks most at risk from tighter financing conditions – S&P Global

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Tighter global financing conditions are putting pressure on emerging market banking systems, with those in Turkey and Tunisia most at risk, ratings agency S&P Global…

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Death toll from migrant boat disaster off Tunisia rises to 25

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, April 13 (Reuters) - Tunisia's coastguard has recovered 15 more bodies of migrants, bringing the death toll from a shipwreck off Tunisia to 25, a security…

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Syria, Tunisia to exchange ambassadors, end decade of estrangement

BEIRUT, April 12 (Reuters) - Syria and Tunisia will reopen their respective embassies, the two countries said on Wednesday, almost a decade after Tunis severed ties to protest at a…

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At least 20 migrants missing after a boat sinks off Tunisia

TUNIS, April 8 (Reuters) - At least 20 African migrants were missing on Saturday after their boat sank off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a…

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Tunisian president rejects IMF ‘dictats’, says public peace not a game

TUNIS, April 6 (Reuters) - Tunisia's president on Thursday gave his clearest rejection yet of the terms of a stalled $1.9 billion IMF bailout package when he said he would not accept "diktats" and…

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Tunisia introduces water quota system

TUNIS, March 31 (Reuters) - Tunisia on Friday introduced a quota system for potable water and banned its use in agriculture until Sept. 30 because of drought, the agriculture ministry…

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Tunisia cuts off water supply at night amid severe drought

Tunisian authorities have started cutting off drinking water at night in areas of the capital and other cities, residents said, in what appears to be a bid to reduce consumption…

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USGS discovers two large oil and gas basins between Libya and Tunisia

The Libya Observer reports that the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has announced the discovery of two large oil and gas basins spanning vast areas stretching between Libya and Tunisia.…

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At least 34 migrants missing after fifth boat sinks off Tunisia in two days

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, (Reuters) - At least 34 African migrants were missing after their boat sank off Tunisia, the fifth shipwreck in two days, raising the total number of…

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Five African migrants die, 28 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, (Reuters) - At least five African migrants died and another 28 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean…

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Tunisian president’s supporters rally against ‘traitors’

TUNIS, March 20 (Reuters) - Several hundred supporters of President Kais Saied rallied in Tunis on Monday to show their support for him after a crackdown on opponents accused of…

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Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says

Italy fears migrant influx from Tunisia set to grow Rome says IMF loan needed to help stabilise Tunisia Mainly sub-Saharan Africans fleeing Tunisia for now By Crispian Balmer ROME, March…

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Tunisian president names one of his staunchest supporters as interior minister

TUNIS, March 17 (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied named Kamal Feki, the former governor of Tunis, as his new interior minister on Friday, just hours after Taoufik Charfeddine resigned from the…

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New Tunisian parliament begins its first session

TUNIS, March 13 (Reuters) - Tunisia's new parliament, elected in December and January in a vote with a turnout of 11%, sat for the first time on Monday in a…

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Tunisian opposition defies protest ban with rally

TUNIS, March 5 (Reuters) - Hundreds of opposition supporters in Tunisia defied an official ban on their protest against the president on Sunday after some of their leaders were arrested,…

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Tunisian labour union starts major protests against president

TUNIS, March 4 (Reuters) - Tunisia's powerful UGTT labour union rallied in the capital on Saturday, mobilising thousands of supporters against President Kais Saied in a demonstration of its strength after his…

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African migrants suffer under crackdown in Tunisia

By Angus Mcdowall TUNIS (Reuters) - Since Tunisia's president announced a crackdown on illegal immigration last week using language the African Union denounced as racialised, Malian construction worker Mohamed Kony…

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Tunisia’s Saied denies racism but repeats view that migration is a plot

The Tunisian president this week repeated his assertion that an increase of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa was part of a conspiracy to change Tunisia's demographics and denied criticism by rights…

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Tunisian police arrest prominent critic of president, two detained politicians, a businessman imprisioned

TUNIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Tunisian police on Friday arrested Ghazi Chaouachi, the prominent critic of President Kais Saied, Ghazi's son said, the latest arrest targeting the president's opponents. About…

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Tunisian president says influx of irregular migrants to Tunisia must quickly be ended

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's President Kais Saied denounced undocumented sub-Saharan African immigration to his country on Tuesday, saying in comments criticised by rights groups that it was aimed at Tunisia's…

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Tunisian police summon opposition leader for questioning

TUNIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Tunisian police have summoned the head of the biggest opposition party for questioning, the party said, after arrests this month that targeted critics of President…

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Tunisia expels European Trade Union chief for ‘interference’

Esther Lynch, who is Irish, has been expelled from Tunisia for participating in a protest organized by the country's trade union. Tunisia on Saturday expelled the head of the European Trade…

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Powerful Tunisian trade union defies president with mass protests

SFAX, Tunisia, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of members of Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union took to the streets of eight cities on Saturday to protest against President Kais Saied's policies, accusing…

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U.S. raises concern over arrests of prominent critics in Tunisia

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The United States was "deeply concerned" by the reported arrests of political figures, business leaders and journalists in Tunisia in recent days, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned…

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World Bank lends Tunisia $120 mln to finance small and medium firms

TUNIS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The World Bank has approved a $120 million loan for Tunisia to support access to finance for Tunisian small and medium enterprises, the bank said…

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Tunisian president dismisses foreign minister

TUNIS, (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi on Tuesday, replacing him with the former ambassador to the European Union and Belgium Nabil Ammar. The switch…

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Tunisians elect weakened parliament on 11% turnout

By Tarek Amara and Angus McDowall TUNIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tunisia announced that a mere 11% of the electorate had voted on Sunday in parliamentary runoffs in which critics of President…

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Thousands of Tunisians rally against president on revolution anniversary

TUNIS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Protesters pushed through police barricades as they demonstrated against Tunisian President Kais Saied's seizure of near total power in central Tunis on Saturday, the anniversary…

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