As we approach the long-awaited elections to be held on October 23rd, Tunisian political life, teeming with a myriad of political parties, is witnessing a fierce competition. Tunisian citizens are exposed to many different agendas and perspectives, and choosing who to vote for can be difficult for some with such a crowded field. The Constitutional [...]
By Houssem Sta Ali According to recent polls, 60% of Tunisians have not yet decided for whom they will vote. The circumstances leading to this intriguing statistic are still ambiguous, but three things should be taken into consideration: First, in the past 55 years, Tunisians have not been interested in politics, due to a pervasive [...]
For 23 years of Ben Ali’s rule, the cultural field and artists themselves were under severe control by the government. Culture served primarily to polish the ousted president’s image to a large audience in Tunisia that hadn’t much knowledge of his criminal deeds. Thus, culture was always strictly related to politics. In post-revolution Tunisia, where [...]
Interfering with an electoral outcome, whether by increasing the share of a favored candidate, decreasing the share of a rival candidate, or both, is unfortunately a common practive in international politics. This vote-buying and the connection between money and politics is being exposed as we approach the October 23rd election to the Constitutional Assemply. Political [...]
La Presse – (The Press), Daily Governmental ISIE: Where is the Money Going? Tunisians Living Abroad May Register to Vote Until August 28th Tunisia Recognizes the Libyan National Transitional Council Government Performance Under a Magnifying Glass Saif Al Islam Captured by Rebels Degradation of the Urban Environment Message of the Prime Minister Tunis Hebdo – [...]
According to Al Maukif, from the streets to the political elite to members of civil society, responses to the speech delivered yesterday morning by the Prime Minister of the interim government, Beji Caid Essebsi, have varied. A majority of opinions have expressed to varying degrees, however, that the speech did not live up to their [...]
Tunisia Live reviews today’s political news in Tunisia, August 17th, 2011:
The number of registered voters rose to 3,696,660 by 10:00 am yesterday, August 14th. The constituency of Ben Arous ranks first with 219,669 enrolled. Sousse follows a close second with 219,239 enrolled. Tunis recorded 208,372, according to the latest statistics from the High Independent Authority for the Elections (ISIE). The number of voters between the [...]
La Presse – (The Press), Daily Governmental Tunisian Army Combats Smuggling Creation of Group of Specialized Judges to Support Transition Events in Syria: Tunisia Calls for Immediate Cease to Violence Fiftieth Anniversary of Death of Salah Ben Youssef: Tragic End To A Nationalist Le Temps – (The Times), Daily Independent Kamel Jendoubi: ”Those who have benefited [...]
Béji Caïd Essebsi Visits the US
From October 3rd to 7th, Béji Caïd Essebsi, Tunisia’s Interim Prime Minister, will be visiting Washington DC at the invitation of US President Barack Obama. The visit’s purpose is to highlight Obama’s support of the Tunisian revolution and its values, as well as to reaffirm America’s appreciation of Tunisia’s democratic transition. It is also a [...]
Catherine Ashton Visits Tunisia
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, is arriving today, September 28th, in Tunisia. Whilst the EU has already sent electoral observers to Tunisia, its support for the country’s democratic transition is getting even more concrete. The visit will cover two main themes. The first topic, which will be discussed [...]
Tunisia and Turkey to Write a New Chapter of Economic Relations
34 Turkish enterprises will participate at a business meeting this October 4th, in Tunis, reflecting the growing economic interaction between Turkey and Tunisia. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tunis, in collaboration with the Confederation of Turkish Businessmen, are organizing this upcoming meeting sponsoring Tunisian-Turkish partnership. Businessmen who have confirmed their presence to this meeting are [...]
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