Tunis — President of the Republic, Kais Saied, in a televised address broadcast Friday evening, greeted the Tunisian people on the occasion of Eid al-Idha, but devoted most of his speech to the new constitution that will be submitted to a referendum on July 25. In this regard, the Head of State admitted in his […]
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Harare — Ons Jabeur just added another remarkable chapter to her groundbreaking career. With a rousing 6-2 3-6 6-1 victory over Tatjana Maria, the Tunisian lifted the spirits of a whole continent by becoming the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final. With both players into their first Grand Slam semi-finals, […]
Comprehensive anti-corruption reforms are needed to staunch the outflows draining the country’s economy. Tunisia loses about US$1.2 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) – around 3% of the country’s gross domestic product. These outflows involve the illegal transfer of unlawfully earned money or capital from one country to another. From 2008 to 2015, the […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The executive board of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) expressed its rejection of the draft of the new Constitution that will be put to referendum on July 25. The union said in a statement on Tuesday that the draft Constitution runs counter to the principles of freedom of the press and […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The National Salvation Front said it rejects the draft of the new Constitution, reiterating its commitment to boycott the July 25, 2022 referendum. The Front considers in a statement on Tuesday, that “the proposed Constitution is a step backwards as it paves the way for the return of the “autocratic” regime which the […]
Tunis/Tunisia — President of the Republic Kais Saied called on Tunisians to vote for the draft Constitution that will be submitted to the vote on July 25, “to meet the people’s aspirations and save the State.” In a letter to the people, the text of which was published on the Facebook page of the Presidency […]
Tunisia’s President has published details of a reformed constitution that would vastly expand his powers and limit the role of parliament. Kais Saied has ruled by decree since last summer, when he sacked his government and brushed aside the democratic 2014 constitution ushered in through the Arab Spring protests. The draft document, published in the […]
President Saied has been running the country unilaterally for almost a year. The July referendum will further strengthen his rule without resistance. Those sincerely committed to the protection of global democratic norms must avoid the strategic error of ignoring the collapse of nascent democracies such as Tunisia. The birthplace of the Arab Spring, what happens […]
Tunis — Revoke Decree Granting President Power to Remove Judges Tunisian President Kais Saied dealt a deep blow to judicial independence on June 1, 2022, by granting himself, via decree, absolute power to fire judges summarily, and by promptly dismissing 57 judges, 10 rights groups said today. The president’s moves are an assault on the […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The Arboretum of Tunis, a plant garden whose creation dates back to the 18th century has reopened to the public and scientists, after 10 years of closure. It was inaugurated Sunday by the Minister of Environment Leila Chikhaoui, in the presence of several national and international personalities, on the observance of World Environment […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The Salvation Front, opposed to the July 25 process, held yesterday a popular meeting in the city of Degach in the governorate of Tozeur, during which the leaders of this movement voiced their determination to continue their action to defeat the coup. Front member Ridha Belhaj stated to the media that the movement […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The United Democratic Patriots Party (PPDU) decided to definitively dismiss leader Mongi Rahoui from the party over his participation in the 1st meeting of the Advisory Committee for the New Republic. The PPDU explained this decision in a press release issued on Sunday, by Mongi Rahoui’s obstinacy to go against the party’s position […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The 1st meeting of the Advisory Committee for the New Republic kicked off on Saturday at Dar Dhiafa in Carthage, under chairmanship of law professor Sadok Belaid, with attendance of politicians, public figures and civil society representatives who support the July 25 process. A process rejected by the political forces that formed a […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The global reform of the tax system in Tunisia is part of the main reform axis for free initative and fair competition, said the Prime Ministry on Friday in the follow-up document of the implementation of the reform programme. The government aspires to improve the state’s capacity to collect tax revenues and beef-up […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The Tunisian government is seeking, as part of its reform programme to achieve self-sufficiency in durum wheat by increasing the profitability of national crops and reducing imports. In a document monitoring the implementation of the national reform programme released last Saturday, the Prime Ministry said it is extending durum wheat crop to 800,000 […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The Advisory Commission on Economic and Social Affairs is convening for its first meeting on Saturday at Dar Dhiafa in Carthage, kicking off the national dialogue, its Chairman Bar President Brahim Bouderbala stated to TAP. Several civil society organisations, political parties supporting the July 25 process and national personalities, as well as guest […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The municipality of Sfax announced Friday at a press briefing, the launch of the project of active and intelligent transport, funded by the European Union (EU), which aims to reduce road traffic congestion in the city and limit the pollution environmental impact of traditional means of transport in the region. The components of […]
President Kais Saied issued the order with a list of judges to be dismissed, accusing them of corruption and stalling terrorism cases. Critics have blasted the dismissals as an “affront” to judicial independence. Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired 57 of the country’s judges, allegedly for involvement in corruption and obstructing hearings of terrorism cases. […]