March 2, 2011

• Tunisia: Mr. Kamel Labidi Appointed As Head of National Independent Authority for Information And Communication

  Mr. Kamel Labidi was appointed, according to an authorised source from the Interim Government, as Head of the National Independent Authority for Information and Communication. Read more »

• Tunisia: Kasbah Sit-in Maintained

  Despite the resignation of Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi as Prime Minister in the Interim Government, the Kasbah sit-in, which has lasted for seven days, is maintained. Read more »

• Tunisia: Chairman of Sub-Commission On Elections Stresses Need for National Consensus

  Mr. Farhat Horchani, Chairman of the Sub-Commission on Elections and Democratic Transition said after making consultations with different political parties and components of the... Read more »

• Tunisia: Protesters Demand Return of Ghannouchi

  Over two thousand demonstrators gathered in front of the home of Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi in Tunis after the announcement, on Sunday, of his resignation from the interim government. Read more »

• Tunisia: Demonstrators Attempt to Break Into Interior Ministry

  An Interior Ministry source said that a large number of protestors attacked, on Friday afternoon, premises of the ministry, in the Habib Bourguiba Avenue, in Tunis, hurling stones... Read more »

• Tunisia: Health Ministry Reinforces Presence On Borders With Libya

  On Friday, the public Health Ministry dispatched new medical equipments to the Dhéhiba hospital and to other health establishments in the Tataouine governorate, as part of... Read more »

• Tunisia: Review of Political, Economic And Social Priorities

  The current situation in Tunisia and the priorities of the Interim Government at political, economic and social levels have been the focus of the meeting, here on Thursday, of... Read more »

• Africa: Chan 2011 - Tunisia, African Nations Champion

  Tunisia won the second edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2011) of football after beating Angola 3 - 0, at a final game played on Friday in Omdurman. Read more »

• Tunisia: Interim President Appoints Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi As Prime Minister

  Interim President Foued Mebazaa addressed the Tunisian people on Sunday evening, announcing his decision to appoint Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi, as Prime Minister following the... Read more »

• Tunisia: 'Tunisie Telecom' Appoints New CEO

  In a communiqué issued on Friday, the Industry and Technology Ministry announced the appointment of Mr. Ali Ghodbani as Tunisia's historical operator "Tunisie... Read more »

• Tunisia: Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi Appointed As New Prime Minister

  Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi was appointed as new Prime Minister in the Interim Government, announced, on Sunday, Interim President Foued Mebazaa. Read more »

• Tunisia: Protestors Flood Government Square

  Tens of thousands of protestors flooded the Kasbah Government Square and the neighbouring streets, on Friday in Tunis, in response to the call issued by participants in the... Read more »

• Tunisia: Foreign Minister Receives Adviser to UN Secretary-General

  Foreign Minister Mohamed Mouldi Kéfi received, on Tuesday afternoon in Tunis, a United Nations delegation led by Mr. Jamel Benomar, United Nations Secretary-General adviser... Read more »

• Tunisia: WFP Calls for Global Solidarity With Ras Jedir Refugees

  Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) headed, on Tuesday, to the Ras Jedir border zone to enquire about conditions of refugees who flock by... Read more »

• Tunisia: CTN to Repatriate 1,500 Egyptian Refugees

  Port authorities, the National Army and the Tunisian Red Crescent are currently attempting in co-ordination with the Egyptian authorities to repatriate some 1,500 Egyptian refugees... Read more »

• Tunisia: Mr. Ahmed Néjib Chebbi Explains Why He Decided to Quit Interim Government

  Regional and Local Development Minister Ahmed Néjib Chebbi announced, in a news conference on Tuesday in Tunis, his resignation from the Caretaker Government. Read more »

• Tunisia: Interim President to Address People Next March 3

  Interim President Foued Mebazaa will address Tunisian people next Thursday, March 3, an authorised source from the Presidency of the Republic announced on Tuesday. Read more »

• Tunisia: Spanish Premier Arrives in Tunis

  Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero arrived in Tunis on Wednesday morning, Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) news agency reports. Read more »

• Tunisia: UN is Ready to Back Up Democratic Transition

  Mr. Jamel Ben Amor, United Nations Secretary-General adviser in charge of political affairs and UN special envoy to Tunisia, underlined, during his meeting on Tuesday in Tunis with... Read more »

• Tunisia: IOF Voices Entire Readiness to Support Transitory Stage

  Justice Minister Lazhar Karoui Chebbi received, on Tuesday in Tunis, a delegation from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) led by Mr. Hugo Saada. Read more »

• Libya: 'Tunisair' Evacuates 4,299 Citizens in Past Eight Days

  Tunisia's national flag carrier "Tunisair", informs that it has ensured in the past eight days transportation of 6,140 passengers, 4,299 of whom are Tunisian nationals, by means of... Read more »

• Tunisia: Mr. Mohamed Nouri Jouini Resigns From Interim Government

  Mr. Mohamed Nouri Jouini, Planning and International Co-operation Minister, presented, on Monday, his resignation from the interim government. Read more »

• Tunisia: Boosting Co-Operation Between Country And WPF

  Social Affairs Minister Mohamed Ennaceur conferred, on Monday in Tunis, with Mrs. Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), who is on a... Read more »

• Tunisia: Nation to Take Part in Dubai's Gulfood Exhibition

  Some thirty Tunisian enterprises are taking part in the food service and hospitality exhibition "Gulfood Dubai 2011â-' to be held in the Dubai World Trade Centre, from... Read more »

• Tunisia: Prime Minister Receives UGTT Secretary-General

  Prime Minister of the Interim Government Beji Caid Essebsi received, on Tuesday, Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) Abdessalem Jerad. Read more »