Tunisia.
country in North Africa
- Reports this week
- 13
- Active events
- 9
- Connections
- 1,248
What's happening
Active this week
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Leaders from Egypt and Tunisia discussed Arab solidarity and reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Mohamed Ali Nafti speaks on behalf of Tunisia regarding foreign policy and rejects unilateral Israeli actions affecting Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Bank Al-Maghrib kept its policy rate amid regional uncertainty, while regional growth outlooks are affected by oil export disruptions.Some support1 report
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ICJ and UNHRC address human rights abuses and government crackdowns in Tunisia.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Tunisian police rearrested activist Wael Naouar who was being held in a prison in Tunis.Well supported6 reports
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Hammamet, in Tunisia, is hosting a conference focused on the audiovisual industry.Some support2 reports
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US and EU offered financial aid to Tunisia as donors seek to bolster economic reform.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The World Bank monitors Tunisia for economic guidance.Some support2 reports
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The government of Tunisia has launched initiatives to support small-scale fisheries and promote cooperation on fisheries management in the Strait.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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An aid flotilla was intercepted before it could reach Gaza, with Tunisia involved.Some support2 reports
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Coordinated international action against suspects in Tunis involving Nigeria and Interpol.Some support3 reports
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President Kais Saied addresses the ongoing infrastructure failures across the country of Tunisia.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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CS Sfaxien plays in Sfax, Tunisia, while El-Kanemi Warriors competes in a preliminary round match in Casablanca.Some support1 report
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Yemen and Tunisia reaffirmed their commitment to economic cooperation.Some support2 reports
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OMCT monitors detention conditions in Tunisian prisons.Some support2 reports
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The new event is a collection of historical context points from January 2011 regarding the political situations in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and the role of the West, including Ben Ali's comments.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Nigeria participated in a conference held in Tunisia.Some support1 report
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Gordon Gray advised a US mission in Iraq, while the NYC Mayor addressed 9/11 public health fallout and GW experts commented on the aftermath.Some support1 report
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CPJ documented repressive policies in Tunisia, citing judicial suspicions against journalist Mohamed Yousfi.Some support2 reports
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The UN Human Rights Council expressed concern over the human rights crisis in Tunisia and called on the government to end repression.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Sliti was interned at the International Labour Organization office in Tunisia.Some support1 report
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Iraq and Tunisia discussed increasing bilateral trade and market access.Some support1 report
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Tunisia hosted an Arab foreign ministers' session in Cairo, alongside international calls for intervention regarding the Palestinian situation.Some support1 report
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CPJ monitored the deterioration of press freedom in Tunisia, noting the use of the judicial system against political detainees.Well supported15 reports5 developments inside
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The IMF program for Tunisia has stalled because the government has rejected the terms of the agreement.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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AfDB provides country outlook and growth forecasts regarding Tunisia's economic situation, which is concurrently monitored by the IMF.Some support1 report
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Mohamed Yousfi, a journalist operating in Tunisia, has begun heavily criticizing the policies of President Kais Saied.Well supported16 reports
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Saied rules with near-total power in Tunisia, with Kairouan identified as a central city.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Multiple opposition figures in Tunisia, including Ridha Belhaj and Noureddine Bhiri, were sentenced by Tunisian courts.Some support7 reports
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Concerns are mounting over the environmental and social impacts of the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, affecting the Benguela ecosystem and fishing industries in Namibia and Tunisia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Protests demanding resignation due to governance failures in Tunisia, led by Kais Saied.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Amnesty International has criticized the state of justice and human rights situation in Tunisia.Some support2 reports
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HRW reports on the repression of civil society in Tunisia, noting the status of prominent defender Saadia Mosbah and the actions of President Kais Saied.Some support7 reports2 developments inside
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Diplomatic relations between nations involving the Netherlands and Tunisia are underway, focusing on the crisis led by President Saied.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Authorities in Tunisia are systematically shutting down civil society organizations.Some support2 reports
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Tunisia published inflation figures and held its policy rate steady to manage inflation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The weakening Tunisian dinar is causing higher import costs, which is being tracked in relation to food prices.Some support1 report
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Tunisia is reviewing its existing EU partnership agreements and securing bilateral economic deals worth 100 million euros.Some support1 report
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Agricultural technology and operational activities are reported across Namibia, Kenya, and Tunisia.Some support1 report
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Grid strain in Tunisia, caused by a heatwave, is compelling policy changes by the national electricity company.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Mehran recorded higher temperatures than Kairouan, while STEG manages the electricity system in Tunisia.Some support4 reports
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A Tunisian aquaculture company is successfully exporting its products to markets in Europe.Some support1 report
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Tunisia faces operational issues in its capital city, Tunis.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Kais Saied suspended parliament and concentrated power in Tunisia.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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Kais Saied, serving as President of Tunisia, is facing a political crisis as the capital area of Tunis is affected by service cuts.Some support2 reports
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Tunisia and Varun Beverages are setting up a joint venture for distribution, starting on August 1, 2026.Some support3 reports
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A court held a trial hearing in Tunis, while the International Commission of Jurists called on Tunisian authorities to drop charges.Well supported6 reports
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Entrol sold a customized simulator to the Tunisian Air Force.Some support1 report
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Italy and Giorgia Meloni are negotiating deals with regional partners to curb migrant smuggling groups.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Reuters and Al Jazeera reported on migration events in Zarzis, Tunisia, as migrants seek better lives in Europe.Some support2 reports
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The World Bank approved financing for a development program in Tunisia, intended to serve Sousse, Monastir, and Mahdia.Some support1 report
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In 2015, the South African Embassy contacted Tunisian authorities regarding security measures in Tunis.Some support1 report
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FAO reported on Tunisia's cereal harvest and the Ministry set targets for the 2026 harvest.Some support2 reports
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QNB Group operates in key markets including Qatar, Egypt, Singapore, and Tunisia, benchmarking leadership against global standards.Some support1 report
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An international festival hosted cultural performances, including Peking Opera, involving Tunisia.Some support1 report
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Leaders from Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia discussed cooperation and a Libyan-led solution.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mark Gordon participated in trips to Tunisia, highlighting the U.S.-Tunisia security cooperation partnership involving the Wyoming National Guard.Some support1 report
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Tunisia leads regional integration efforts in the country.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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An election committee election took place in Tunisia, utilizing facilities in Egypt for meetings.Some support2 reports
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Markets globally are sharing circuit breaker safeguards.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Tunisia
Recent events traced to Tunisia, step by stepAround Tunisia this week
News at the entities that move Tunisia most-
Kais Saied StructuralKais Saied and Samir Abdelhafidh discussed the draft finance law that is planned for next year.Moves Tunisia
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World Bank StructuralThe World Bank announced support for agricultural initiatives as part of its partnership with Togo.Moves Tunisia
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International Monetary Fund StructuralIMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Moves Tunisia
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Netherlands OperationalAruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the Netherlands collaborated on digitizing historical meteorological archives.Moves Tunisia
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Algeria OperationalA deepening crisis unfolds between the leaders of Algeria and France, centered on a major policy dispute at the President's official residence.Moves Tunisia
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West StructuralSri Lanka draws lessons from modern Western thought and ancient Indian philosophy.Moves Tunisia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,248, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bizerte Structural
Bizerte is a city located within the borders of Tunisia, making it a functional part of the larger geopolitical entity.
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Kais Saied Structural
Kais Saied functions as the executive leader whose actions, decrees, and policies define the current political and governance trajectory of Tunisia.
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Mahdia Structural
Mahdia is formally defined as a region within the geopolitical state of Tunisia.
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Sihem Bensedrine Structural
Tunisia's state apparatus has prosecuted and sentenced Sihem Bensedrine for her human rights activism.
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Tunis Structural
Tunis functions as the administrative and operational capital hub for the country of Tunisia.
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Zarzis Structural
Zarzis is a town geographically located within the borders of Tunisia.
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Tunisair Structural
The Tunisian government maintains financial control over the carrier Tunisair, indicating a state-backed operational structure.
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dinar Structural
The dinar functions as the official currency of Tunisia, meaning its value directly impacts the country's operational costs and economy.
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Ministry of Justice Structural
The Ministry of Justice operates as a functional governmental body within the state of Tunisia, responsible for managing judicial careers.
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Europe Operational
Tunisia actively supplies Europe with goods, including aquaculture products, and supports ambitious electricity export strategies, acting as a strategic energy bridge.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF is engaged in a stalled economic program with Tunisia, involving ongoing negotiations and economic monitoring.
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Netherlands Operational
The national teams of Netherlands and Tunisia are scheduled to compete against each other in the World Cup.
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World Bank Structural
The World Bank provides financial support, monitors economic indicators, and assesses recovery challenges for Tunisia.
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Rached Ghannouchi Structural
Rached Ghannouchi's political status and legal existence are defined by the political and legal framework of Tunisia.
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Central Bank of Tunisia Structural
The Central Bank of Tunisia manages monetary policy and domestic financing critical to the national economy of Tunisia.
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Saadia Mosbah Structural
Saadia Mosbah is subject to the legal jurisdiction of Tunisia, resulting in prosecution and sentencing.
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Algeria Operational
Algeria and Tunisia maintain operational cooperation on security and trade while sharing regional vulnerabilities to climate events.
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Sonia Dahmani Operational
Sonia Dahmani is being targeted and prosecuted by the Tunisian government due to criticism of state policies.
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Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas Structural
The company provides essential electricity and gas services, whose operational status directly impacts national policy and infrastructure of Tunisia.
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International Commission of Jurists Operational
ICJ actively monitors and issues statements regarding human rights and judicial issues in Tunisia.
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United Nations Human Rights Council Structural
The UN Human Rights Council formally monitors and scrutinizes Tunisia's adherence to international human rights obligations.
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Varun Beverages Transactional
Varun Beverages is establishing a joint venture for distribution operations within the market of Tunisia.
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West Structural
The West provided political and military backing to the government structure in Tunisia.
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adjutant general Operational
The office represented by A maintains a formal state partnership with the country of Tunisia (B).
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Samir Abdelhafidh Structural
A holds the formal office of Minister of Economy and Planning in Tunisia.
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World Bank Group Structural
The World Bank Group monitors Tunisia to provide economic guidance and oversight.
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head of state Structural
The Head of State functions as the official representative of Tunisia.
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ICSID is currently involved in international arbitration regarding claims made against the state of Tunisia.
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Nigeria Structural
The relationship is structurally defined by formal diplomatic ties, including an ambassadorial presence, and shared participation in regional forums.
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Kasseb Dam Structural
Kasseb Dam provides vital water resources to Tunisia's national distribution system.
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National Institute of Statistics Structural
A national statistical body operates within and publishes official data regarding the country of Tunisia.
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Egypt Operational
Egypt and Tunisia maintain active diplomatic relations, focusing on bilateral discussions and strengthening cooperation across various sectors.
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fund Structural
External funds, such as those from the IMF, constrain Tunisia's financing.
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Mohamed El Yousfi Transactional
Mohamed El Yousfi was arrested while in Tunisia.
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Yemen Operational
The relationship is characterized by a reaffirmed commitment to economic cooperation between the two states.
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Lampedusa Operational
Migrants are observed crossing from Tunisia to Lampedusa.
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Giorgia Meloni Transactional
The relationship involves ongoing negotiations between Giorgia Meloni and Tunisian entities regarding shared border management and curbing smuggling groups.
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Ben Ali Structural
Ben Ali's political actions and eventual removal fundamentally shaped the political trajectory and emergence of modern Tunisia.
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South Africa Structural
The relationship is formalized through the AfCFTA trade agreement, which governs imports from South Africa to Tunisia.
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Romania Transactional
Trade relationship established through secured export agreements between Romania and Tunisia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
27 events- Mohamed Ali Nafti speaks on behalf of Tunisia regarding foreign policy and rejects unilateral Israeli actions affecting Jerusalem.
- Bank Al-Maghrib kept its policy rate amid regional uncertainty, while regional growth outlooks are affected by oil export disruptions.
- ICJ and UNHRC address human rights abuses and government crackdowns in Tunisia.
- Tunisian police rearrested activist Wael Naouar who was being held in a prison in Tunis.
- Hammamet, in Tunisia, is hosting a conference focused on the audiovisual industry.
- The World Bank monitors Tunisia for economic guidance.
- The government of Tunisia has launched initiatives to support small-scale fisheries and promote cooperation on fisheries management in the Strait.
- An aid flotilla was intercepted before it could reach Gaza, with Tunisia involved.
- Coordinated international action against suspects in Tunis involving Nigeria and Interpol.
- CS Sfaxien plays in Sfax, Tunisia, while El-Kanemi Warriors competes in a preliminary round match in Casablanca.
- Yemen and Tunisia reaffirmed their commitment to economic cooperation.
- OMCT monitors detention conditions in Tunisian prisons.
- Nigeria participated in a conference held in Tunisia.
- Gordon Gray advised a US mission in Iraq, while the NYC Mayor addressed 9/11 public health fallout and GW experts commented on the aftermath.
- CPJ documented repressive policies in Tunisia, citing judicial suspicions against journalist Mohamed Yousfi.
- Sliti was interned at the International Labour Organization office in Tunisia.
- Iraq and Tunisia discussed increasing bilateral trade and market access.
- Tunisia hosted an Arab foreign ministers' session in Cairo, alongside international calls for intervention regarding the Palestinian situation.
- AfDB provides country outlook and growth forecasts regarding Tunisia's economic situation, which is concurrently monitored by the IMF.
- Mohamed Yousfi, a journalist operating in Tunisia, has begun heavily criticizing the policies of President Kais Saied.
- Multiple opposition figures in Tunisia, including Ridha Belhaj and Noureddine Bhiri, were sentenced by Tunisian courts.
- Amnesty International has criticized the state of justice and human rights situation in Tunisia.
- HRW reports on the repression of civil society in Tunisia, noting the status of prominent defender Saadia Mosbah and the actions of President Kais Saied.
- Authorities in Tunisia are systematically shutting down civil society organizations.
- The weakening Tunisian dinar is causing higher import costs, which is being tracked in relation to food prices.
- Tunisia is reviewing its existing EU partnership agreements and securing bilateral economic deals worth 100 million euros.
- Agricultural technology and operational activities are reported across Namibia, Kenya, and Tunisia.
August 2026
18 events- US and EU offered financial aid to Tunisia as donors seek to bolster economic reform.
- Saied rules with near-total power in Tunisia, with Kairouan identified as a central city.
- Concerns are mounting over the environmental and social impacts of the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, affecting the Benguela ecosystem and fishing industries in Namibia and Tunisia.
- Tunisia published inflation figures and held its policy rate steady to manage inflation.
- Mehran recorded higher temperatures than Kairouan, while STEG manages the electricity system in Tunisia.
- A Tunisian aquaculture company is successfully exporting its products to markets in Europe.
- Tunisia faces operational issues in its capital city, Tunis.
- Kais Saied, serving as President of Tunisia, is facing a political crisis as the capital area of Tunis is affected by service cuts.
- Tunisia and Varun Beverages are setting up a joint venture for distribution, starting on August 1, 2026.
- Entrol sold a customized simulator to the Tunisian Air Force.
- Reuters and Al Jazeera reported on migration events in Zarzis, Tunisia, as migrants seek better lives in Europe.
- The World Bank approved financing for a development program in Tunisia, intended to serve Sousse, Monastir, and Mahdia.
- In 2015, the South African Embassy contacted Tunisian authorities regarding security measures in Tunis.
- FAO reported on Tunisia's cereal harvest and the Ministry set targets for the 2026 harvest.
- QNB Group operates in key markets including Qatar, Egypt, Singapore, and Tunisia, benchmarking leadership against global standards.
- An international festival hosted cultural performances, including Peking Opera, involving Tunisia.
- Mark Gordon participated in trips to Tunisia, highlighting the U.S.-Tunisia security cooperation partnership involving the Wyoming National Guard.
- An election committee election took place in Tunisia, utilizing facilities in Egypt for meetings.
July 2026
12 events- Leaders from Egypt and Tunisia discussed Arab solidarity and reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination.
- President Kais Saied addresses the ongoing infrastructure failures across the country of Tunisia.
- The new event is a collection of historical context points from January 2011 regarding the political situations in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and the role of the West, including Ben Ali's comments.
- The UN Human Rights Council expressed concern over the human rights crisis in Tunisia and called on the government to end repression.
- The IMF program for Tunisia has stalled because the government has rejected the terms of the agreement.
- Protests demanding resignation due to governance failures in Tunisia, led by Kais Saied.
- Diplomatic relations between nations involving the Netherlands and Tunisia are underway, focusing on the crisis led by President Saied.
- Grid strain in Tunisia, caused by a heatwave, is compelling policy changes by the national electricity company.
- Kais Saied suspended parliament and concentrated power in Tunisia.
- Italy and Giorgia Meloni are negotiating deals with regional partners to curb migrant smuggling groups.
- Leaders from Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia discussed cooperation and a Libyan-led solution.
- Markets globally are sharing circuit breaker safeguards.
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June 2026
3 events- CPJ monitored the deterioration of press freedom in Tunisia, noting the use of the judicial system against political detainees.
- A court held a trial hearing in Tunis, while the International Commission of Jurists called on Tunisian authorities to drop charges.
- Tunisia leads regional integration efforts in the country.