Sunday, July 5, 2026

President Kais Saied

January 23, 2026

Court sentences prominent journalists to prison for tax evasion

A court has sentenced two prominent journalists to prison on tax evasion charges, which a family member said was retaliation for their reporting.

Tax
April 21, 2025

Tunisian police arrest President Saied’s critic after court jails opposition leaders

Mr Souab is among the lawyers acting for opposition leaders who received heavy prison sentences on Saturday on charges of conspiring.

July 19, 2024

Tunisian court jails opposition leader, bans him from presidential elections

In 2021, Mr Saied dissolved parliament and began ruling by decree in a move the opposition described as a coup

Lotfi Mraihi (credit; Tunisia news)
February 29, 2024

Tunisia pledges to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia

President Kais Saied of Tunisia says his country is willing to strengthen consultations and coordination with Saudi Arabia.

October 3, 2023

Tunisia rejects EU financial aid

“Tunisia and its people do not seek sympathy, but rather reject it if it lacks respect.”

July 26, 2023

Tunisians protest President Saied’s rule on anniversary of power seizure

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Tunisia on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied’s seizure of power.

Tunisian protesters
July 17, 2023

Libyan border guards rescue African migrants in desert near Tunisia

The deal clears the way for financial aid of up to €900 million ($1.01 billion) from the EU for economically ailing Tunisia.

LIBYAN BORDER GUARDS (Credit : Malay Mail)
July 16, 2023

Undocumented migrants in Tunisia received $1 billion in 2023: Security official

President Kais Saied, who chaired the meeting, said, “this figure is shocking and indicates that Tunisia is being targeted.”

Migrants in Tunisia
May 8, 2023

14 migrants found dead off Tunisia’s coast

Tunisia is now considered the most important transit country for migrants to Italy, surpassing war-torn Libya.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
April 19, 2023

Tunisian authorities arrest prominent opposition leader

Tunisian police have detained a senior opposition leader and three other party officials.

Tunisian President Kais Saied