Tycoon among Tunisia presidential hopefuls

Slim Riahi, who has big stake in nation’s media and owns a football team, impresses young students and the unemployed.

Slim Riahi, a wealthy businessman, has emerged as a surprise contender in the race for Tunisia’s presidency.

The 36-year-old media tycoon, who has been compared with Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister, has seen his support grow with students and the unemployed backing his bid.

Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri reports from Tunis.

Source: Al Jazeera