With Tunisia's main opposition leaders imprisoned, their relatives have emerged as the nation's most persistent public voice for democratic freedoms, organizing protests and demanding political change amid what rights groups call a sweeping crackdown.
Prominent critic and former Tunisair CEO Olfa Hamdi was taken into custody by police at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, marking the latest in a series of arrests targeting opponents of President Kais Saied's government.
The iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, a jewel of Tunisia's cultural heritage, is grappling with severe landslide risks after unprecedented rainfall. Experts warn that urgent conservation measures are needed to prevent irreversible damage to its historic slopes, as climate change and urban pressure compound the crisis.
A Paris appeals court has denied Tunisia's request to extradite Halima Ben Ali, daughter of the late deposed president, citing a lack of guarantees for an independent trial. The ruling deals a setback to Tunisian efforts to prosecute alleged financial crimes linked to the former ruling family.
A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh to 24 years imprisonment for allegedly aiding the travel of jihadist fighters to Syria. The verdict intensifies political tensions, with his Ennahda party decrying it as a politically motivated move by President Saied's administration.
Tunisian President Kais Saied has prolonged the nation's state of emergency for an additional 11 months, maintaining exceptional powers first enacted in 2015 following a deadly attack on presidential guards.
A Tunisian court has handed down an eight-year prison sentence to migrant rights defender Saadia Mosbah, a verdict her lawyer decries as part of a wider crackdown on civil society. The case unfolds amid heightened migration pressures and tightening state controls.
As the Mediterranean witnesses its deadliest start to a year on record, a veil of secrecy from key European and North African authorities is obscuring the true scale of migrant tragedies, leaving families in anguish and aid groups struggling to document the missing.
In a major judicial ruling, a Tunisian court has sentenced businessman Marouan Mabrouk, son-in-law of ousted president Ben Ali, to 20 years in prison, and former Prime Minister Youssef Chahed to six years on corruption charges, signaling a continued crackdown on graft.
A Tunisian court has ordered the release of prominent lawyer and government critic Ahmed Souab, who was serving a five-year prison sentence, his family confirmed on Monday.
A Tunisian court has sentenced opposition lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for social media posts deemed insulting to President Kais Saied. The ruling is seen by critics as the latest move in a systematic campaign to silence political opposition and consolidate one-man rule.
A Tunisian appeals court has reinforced and extended prison terms for prominent critics of President Kais Saied, including veteran opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, in a case denounced by defendants as politically motivated.
A Tunisian court has sentenced news website editor Ghassen Ben Khelifa to two years in prison on charges of publishing false news, a ruling condemned by the journalists' union as part of a systematic assault on press freedom under President Kais Saied's government.
Lawmaker Ahmed Saidani was arrested Wednesday, colleagues confirm, amid a widening campaign against dissent targeting critics of President Kais Saied's administration.
Arab foreign ministers have unanimously nominated Nabil Fahmy, Egypt's former foreign minister and longtime ambassador, to lead the pan-Arab body starting in 2026, continuing Cairo's traditional hold on the influential post.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., fans from several participating nations face a significant financial barrier due to a visa bond policy implemented under the Trump administration, requiring payments of up to $15,000 per person for entry.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has endorsed renewed U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran, as signals emerge that Tehran may be considering backchannel proposals facilitated by Pakistan and Turkey.
The war in Iran, disrupting critical fertilizer shipments and driving up energy costs, is poised to trigger a new wave of food inflation across developing nations. This threatens to erase recent economic gains and could lead to widespread social instability, experts warn.
The State Department has extended its controversial visa bond pilot program to a dozen additional countries, requiring certain travelers to post refundable bonds as high as $15,000—a move officials say curbs overstays but critics call a financial barrier.
In a stunning reversal, Senegal has been stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations victory after a governing body ruling, sparking a high-stakes appeal and casting a fresh spotlight on African football's long history of off-field drama.
