Nadia Akacha has been described as President Saied’s closest and most trusted adviser.
Tunisia to play Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals after knocking out three-time AFCON champions Nigeria.
Ridha Bouziane was among hundreds of demonstrators who commemorated the 11th anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution.
The Ennahdha party said Ridha Bouziane, who was one of its members, was subjected to severe violence.
Djamel Belmadi’s title-defending side is in trouble after a surprise defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Opposition politicians and activists say President Kais Saied’s ‘monopoly of power’ is untenable.
Tunis sees heavy police presence as hundreds rally against President Kais Saied despite COVID restrictions.
Janny Sikazwe, who officiated at the 2018 World Cup, blew for the final whistle on minute 85 and then on 89.
UN expresses ‘concerns’ about human rights abuses in Tunisia, demands held Ennahdha official to be released.
Tunisian state TV has barred parties from entering building or taking part in talk shows, press syndicate says.
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Tunisian president’s comments come as former justice minister was arrested and accused of possible ‘terrorism’ offences.
Noureddine Bhiri’s wife and children start sit-in at hospital where senior Ennahdha official is being held.
The trade union says the president’s proposal will not guarantee Tunisia’s return to democracy.
Rescuers say 65-70 people were on a Shell oil platform where they had been ‘holding out all night’.
