Tunis

Madbouli, Bouden chair 17th meeting of Egyptian-Tunisian higher committee

Fri, 13 May 2022 - 10:28 GMT

The 17th edition of the Egyptian-Tunisian Higher Committee kicked off her on Friday under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and his Tunisian counterpart Najla Bouden.

Libya talks set December 2021 date for elections: Stephanie Williams

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 01:37 GMT

“Reaching elections requires a new executive to unify the country. This requires the establishment of a reformed presidency council and an effective and unified government of national unity,”

Libyan political dialogue launched in Tunisia, sources reveal talks to form new government

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 - 02:32 GMT

The forum launched to reach a fruitful dialogue to come up with a solution to the current Libyan crisis and define the next stage for building a democratic path in the country.

Tunisian Ons Jabeur moves to 2nd round of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - 01:14 GMT

"I asked my coach to come on court as I had too many negative thoughts I wanted to get rid of. He directed me with very good tactic points," Jabeur told Egypt Today.

Algeria's Tebboune to attend Berlin meeting on Libya

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 10:56 GMT

Tebboune received an invitation from German Angela Merkel to attend an international conference on Libya due to be held in Berlin.

Independent politician Saied sworn in as Tunisia's president

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 10:57 GMT

Exit polls said about 90% of young voters backed Saied in his election campaign.

Tunisian election gives few clues to shape of next government

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 - 09:56 GMT

Tunisia faced political deadlock on Monday after Sunday’s election delivered a fragmented parliament and no obvious path to forming a government that must urgently address chronic economic and fiscal problems.

Electoral silence starts in Tunisia ahead of presidential election runoff

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 - 10:04 GMT

The phase of electoral silence started on Saturday in Tunisia, a day before the presidential election runoff kicks off in the country.

Tunisia's parliamentary elections start

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 - 10:01 GMT

Voters queued outside polling stations in the capital Tunis.

Tunisia presidential run-off vote set for October 13

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 - 11:15 GMT

Nabil Baffoun, president of the Independent High Authority for Elections, confirmed the date in an interview with France 24.

Tunisians start casting votes in 2nd presidential elections

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 - 09:30 GMT

Polls opened at 8:00 am (0700 GMT), although overseas voting stations for Tunisia's sizable expatriate population have been open since Friday.

Tunisians prepare for the polls as unpredictable election looms

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 - 01:02 GMT

Tunisia’s presidential election on Sunday is the most unpredictable in its short experience of democracy, a contest with no overwhelming front-runner at a time of economic angst.

Tunisia's Muslim Brotherhood Ennahda VP Mourou to run for presidency

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 - 07:23 GMT

Tunisia’s political party and arm of the Muslim Brotherhood Ennahda has named a candidate for presidential elections.

Wanted militant blows himself up in Tunisia

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 - 08:56 GMT

A wanted militant blew himself up with an explosive belt in the Tunisian capital after a confrontation with police, Asharq al-Awsat reported Wednesday.

2 suicide attacks on police personnel in Tunis injure 8 people

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 - 11:35 GMT

The second attack also injured four people; the area near the police department was evacuated, the statement added.

UN Secretary-General to visit Egypt on 2nd leg in Mid-east tour

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 - 11:34 GMT

António Guterres will visit Egypt on Monday March April 1 for holding discussions with President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Arab Summit scheduled March 31, Arab League delegation in Tunis Monday: Spox

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 - 10:44 GMT

An Arab League delegation will head for Tunis on Monday in preparation for the upcoming 30th Arab Summit, slated for March 31.

'Eyar Nary' to be screened at the opening of Sousse International Film Festival for Children and Youth

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 - 01:07 GMT

The Egyptian movie “Eyar Nary” (Gunshot) will be screened at the opening of Sousse International Film Festival for Children and Youth scheduled to kick off on March 17-22.

Birmingham University honors DhaferL’Abdine

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 - 12:49 GMT

Birmingham University honored Tunisian star Dhafer L’Abdine, who graduated from the university a few years ago, in recognition of his artistic career.

Ahly arrives in Tunisia to face ES Tunis

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 - 12:27 GMT

Egypt's Al Ahly team arrived on Tuesday in Tunisia to face ES Tunis in the second leg of CAF Champions League.

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