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Tunisia Rocked by Rare Protests and Police Clashes Amidst Growing UnrestMiscellaneous

Tunisia Rocked by Rare Protests and Police Clashes Amidst Growing Unrest

Rare protests and clashes with police have erupted in Tunisia's capital and southern towns, linked to recent deaths in police custody. The unrest coincides with a deepening political and economic crisis, fueling public anger.

Al Jazeera English|October 23, 2026|1
Tunisian Opposition Leader Olfa Hamdi Sentenced to Four Years for Social Media Criticism of President SaiedPolitics

Tunisian Opposition Leader Olfa Hamdi Sentenced to Four Years for Social Media Criticism of President Saied

Tunisian opposition leader Olfa Hamdi has been sentenced to four years in prison by a military court for charges related to social media posts criticizing President Kais Saied. The sentence has drawn criticism from human rights groups and the US Department of State.

Al Jazeera English|October 21, 2026
Tunisia's Youth Face Bleak Future Amid Deepening Economic Crisis and Unfulfilled PromisesEconomy

Tunisia's Youth Face Bleak Future Amid Deepening Economic Crisis and Unfulfilled Promises

Tunisian university graduates are protesting against deepening economic hardship, high unemployment rates, and unfulfilled government promises for public-sector jobs. The 'Dignity March' and widespread demonstrations highlight growing frustration with President Kais Saied's government and the nation's bleak economic outlook.

Al Jazeera English|October 18, 2026|1
Tunisians Stage Largest Protest in Years Against President Saied Amidst Economic Woes and Freedom ConcernsPolitics

Tunisians Stage Largest Protest in Years Against President Saied Amidst Economic Woes and Freedom Concerns

Thousands of Tunisians participated in the largest protest in years against President Kais Saied, demanding an end to economic hardship and restrictions on freedoms. The demonstration, led by the UGTT, highlighted widespread discontent over living conditions and political liberties.

Al Jazeera English|October 17, 2026
Egypt and Tunisia Forge Ahead in Non-Banking Microfinance CooperationEconomy

Egypt and Tunisia Forge Ahead in Non-Banking Microfinance Cooperation

Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Tunisia's Microfinance Control Authority met to discuss strengthening cooperation in non-banking microfinance regulation, focusing on expertise exchange and regulatory practices. Both countries highlighted the importance of microfinance for financial inclusion and economic development.

Egypt Independent|October 15, 2026
Tunisia's Economy Under Kais Saied: Seven Years of Growth, Persistent ChallengesEconomy

Tunisia's Economy Under Kais Saied: Seven Years of Growth, Persistent Challenges

Seven years into President Kais Saied's tenure, Tunisia's economy shows mixed results with continued growth but persistent challenges like high inflation, youth unemployment, and strained public finances. While the economy grows and overall unemployment has eased, the rising cost of living and limited job opportunities for young people remain significant concerns for citizens.

Al Jazeera English|October 15, 2026|1
Yoane Wissa Shines as DR Congo Defeats Zimbabwe in AFCON Qualifiers While Tunisia Held by BotswanaSports

Yoane Wissa Shines as DR Congo Defeats Zimbabwe in AFCON Qualifiers While Tunisia Held by Botswana

Yoane Wissa led the Democratic Republic of the Congo to a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the AFCON qualifiers, while Tunisia was held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026
Gaza Flotilla Activist Hospitalized in Tunisia Facing Critical Health Conditions During Hunger StrikePolitics

Gaza Flotilla Activist Hospitalized in Tunisia Facing Critical Health Conditions During Hunger Strike

Gaza solidarity activist Wael Naouar has been hospitalized in critical condition on the 39th day of his hunger strike in a Tunisian prison, protesting his pre-trial detention over financial misconduct allegations.

Al Jazeera English|September 23, 2026|3
Demonstrators Gather in Tunisia Demanding Freedom for Detained Gaza Flotilla ActivistsPolitics

Demonstrators Gather in Tunisia Demanding Freedom for Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

Hundreds of protesters in Tunisia have gathered to demand the release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists, as captured in a short video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 20, 2026
Egyptian Ambassador to Tunisia Engages with Local Community to Discuss Welfare and InitiativesPolitics

Egyptian Ambassador to Tunisia Engages with Local Community to Discuss Welfare and Initiatives

Egyptian Ambassador to Tunisia Bassem Hassan met with local community members to discuss their welfare, ongoing initiatives, and bilateral ties.

Egypt Independent|September 20, 2026|1
Egypt Crowned African Youth Handball Champions After Thrilling Win Over TunisiaSports

Egypt Crowned African Youth Handball Champions After Thrilling Win Over Tunisia

Egypt's 2006-born youth handball team defended their African title after a hard-fought 31-29 victory over Tunisia in the final held in Côte d’Ivoire.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026|1
Prominent Tunisian Journalist Mohamed Yousfi Arrested Amid Intensifying Crackdown on DissentPolitics

Prominent Tunisian Journalist Mohamed Yousfi Arrested Amid Intensifying Crackdown on Dissent

Tunisian authorities have arrested prominent investigative journalist Mohamed Yousfi, adding to a growing wave of prosecutions targeting media figures and critics under President Kais Saied.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|1
Tunisia's Highest Court Upholds Long Prison Sentences for Prominent Opposition FiguresPolitics

Tunisia's Highest Court Upholds Long Prison Sentences for Prominent Opposition Figures

Tunisia's Court of Cassation has upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for dozens of opposition figures and activists accused of conspiring against President Kais Saied.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
How Kais Saied’s Populist Economic Experiment Brought Tunisia to the Brink of CollapseEconomy

How Kais Saied’s Populist Economic Experiment Brought Tunisia to the Brink of Collapse

An in-depth look at how Tunisian President Kais Saied's populist economic policies and centralization of power have led to severe shortages, soaring debt, and an unprecedented economic crisis in Tunisia by 2026.

Al Jazeera English|September 3, 2026|1
Brazilian Activist Demands Immediate Release of Detained Tunisian Sumud Flotilla OrganizersPolitics

Brazilian Activist Demands Immediate Release of Detained Tunisian Sumud Flotilla Organizers

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila has called for the release of four Tunisian Sumud Flotilla organizers who have been imprisoned in Tunisia for over five months following their humanitarian efforts for Gaza.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Five Years After President Kais Saied's Power Grab, Tunisia Faces Resurgences of Economic and Political DiscontentPolitics

Five Years After President Kais Saied's Power Grab, Tunisia Faces Resurgences of Economic and Political Discontent

Five years after President Kais Saied seized sweeping powers, Tunisians are returning to the streets to protest deteriorating economic conditions, water and power cuts, and a shrinking political space.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Unrest in Tunisia Escalates Amid Severe Water and Power Outages

Unrest in Tunisia Escalates Amid Severe Water and Power Outages

Tunisia faces rising public anger and protests driven by ongoing water and power shortages across the country.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Severe Heatwave Grips Tunisia as Extreme Temperatures Trigger Power Outages and Water ShortagesHealth

Severe Heatwave Grips Tunisia as Extreme Temperatures Trigger Power Outages and Water Shortages

Tunisia is battling extreme temperatures reaching nearly 50°C, leading to widespread power cuts, water shortages, and severe strain on healthcare facilities and basic services.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Deadly Heatwaves and Power Outages Spark Protests and Health Crisis in TunisiaHealth

Deadly Heatwaves and Power Outages Spark Protests and Health Crisis in Tunisia

Severe heatwaves, power cuts, and water shortages in Tunisia have sparked mass protests against President Kais Saied and triggered a mounting healthcare crisis.

The National|August 29, 2026|1
Tragic Discovery: Eight Migrants Laid to Rest in Ben GuerdaneBreaking News

Tragic Discovery: Eight Migrants Laid to Rest in Ben Guerdane

Eight migrants were buried in the coastal town of Ben Guerdane, as separate video footage showed Ukrainian drones targeting a Russian e-commerce hub.

Al Jazeera English|August 26, 2026|1
Search Operations Continue in Tunisia After Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Triggers UnrestBreaking News

Search Operations Continue in Tunisia After Deadly Migrant Shipwreck Triggers Unrest

Volunteers in Tunisia are searching for two missing people after a migrant boat sank off the southeastern coast, triggering violent protests and grief in Ben Guerdane.

Al Jazeera English|August 25, 2026|1
Protests Erupt in Tunisia Following Migrant Boat Sinking That Claimed Eight LivesBreaking News

Protests Erupt in Tunisia Following Migrant Boat Sinking That Claimed Eight Lives

Protests have erupted in Tunisia following a tragic migrant boat sinking that resulted in the deaths of eight people.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1
Tunisian Protesters Demand Resignation of President Kais Saied Amid Ongoing UnrestPolitics

Tunisian Protesters Demand Resignation of President Kais Saied Amid Ongoing Unrest

Protesters in Tunisia have called for President Kais Saied to resign in a video report lasting one minute and twenty-four seconds.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Tunisian Protesters Flood Streets of Tunis Demanding End to President Kais Saied's RulePolitics

Tunisian Protesters Flood Streets of Tunis Demanding End to President Kais Saied's Rule

Hundreds of demonstrators in Tunis protested against President Kais Saied, demanding an end to his rule amid worsening economic pressures and a government crackdown on opposition figures.

Al Jazeera English|August 21, 2026|1