Ali Larayedh, former prime minister of Tunisia, was detained in 2022 and has now been convicted of aiding terrorism. EPA

Former Tunisian PM jailed for 34 years for terrorism

Leading opposition figure in Ennahda denies he aided movement of extremists to Syria

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Tunisia's Kumulus plots Gulf expansion, making water out of air

Business

ExclusiveTunisia’s Dougaz on Grand Slam debut and playing in Dubai

Tennis

Ten Arab sportswomen to watch in 2025 including Jabeur and Nemour

Sport

Postcard from TunisThe fossil discovery that rewrites the evolutionary history of lizards

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Tunisian film Red Path echoes the suffering of children in Gaza

Film & TV

Iran delegation visits Algeria and Tunisia as rapprochement gathers pace

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Ayachi Zammel was handed a new sentence for electoral fraud this week. Shutterstock

Former Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel faces up to 35 years in prison

Ayachi Zammel was one of only two candidates to challenge President Kais Saied in October presidential election

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Postcard from TestourHow pomegranates became a symbol of Tunisia's Andalusian heritage

MENA

Tunisian President Kais Saied calls for 'cultural revolution' in inauguration speech

MENA

Tunisia’s Kais Saied re-elected as President in landslide win

MENA

Tunisian incumbent Kais Saied set to win election, exit polls say

MENA

Tunisians vote in presidential election with competition muted

MENA

Tunisians abroad head to polls in presidential elections

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Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied celebrate after the release of exit poll results on October 6. EPA

Tunisian incumbent Kais Saied set to win election, exit polls say

Landslide predicted for President who dismissed parliament and prime minister in 2021 to claim more power

MENA

Tunisians vote in presidential election with competition muted

MENA

Tunisians abroad head to polls in presidential elections

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Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel sentenced to 12 years in prison

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