Conflicts surface with Tunisia’s Ennahda

The last-minute decision of Ennahda leader Rachid Ghannouchi to run in this year’s legislative elections in Tunisia has ruffled feathers in the Islamist movement.

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Tunisian president's death leaves conflicted legacy, unclear future

The ultimate measure of late President Beji Caid Essebsi's rule may be the seamless transfer of power to a new Tunisian president.

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Former military officers jump into Tunisia’s political arena

For the first time since Tunisia's independence, a political party founded by retired military officers will contest legislative elections.

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Can Tunisia get back into international good graces after imprisoning UN expert?

Following the release of UN expert Moncef Kartas, Tunisia was elected a nonpermanent member at the UN Security Council, which some say should help it regain the trust it lost on the international scene.

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Intel: How terror attacks, sick president could impact Tunisia’s upcoming elections

A pair of suicide bombers struck the Tunisian capital today, coming amid news that Tunisia’s 92-year-old President Beji Caid Essebsi was rushed to the hospital.

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Amendments to electoral law stir controversy in Tunisia

The Tunisian parliament has approved controversial amendments to the electoral law that could exclude candidates for the presidential and legislative elections at the end of 2019.

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Algeria's Hirak marches on in the face of official warnings

Algeria’s predominantly young protesters have proven resistant to any attempt to hijack their cause and bend it to any end but their own.

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Will Tunisian prime minister resign or run for president?

Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has been elected head of Tahya Tounes, which has sparked fears among political circles that he might use his post to serve party interests.

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Central Bank: 2019 will be difficult for Tunisian banks

Tunisia's financial and political quarters worry about an imminent liquidity crisis threatening the banking sector.

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Tunisia frees UN expert but 'battle has only just begun'

Theories abound as to why the Tunisian government has charged Moncef Kartas with espionage, but new information regarding similar charges against his fixer shed light on the true nature of the flimsy case against Kartas.

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UN demands release of UN expert from ‘illegal detention’ in Tunisia

UN expert Moncef Kartas, who is being detained in Tunisia, was charged with treason and espionage and could face the death sentence if found guilty, prompting the UN to call for his release.

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Tunisia's indigenous Amazighs launch their first political party

The Akal civil movement, which defends the rights of Amazighs in Tunisia, is entering the political arena.

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