Beji Caid Essebsi

Tunisian president hospitalised 'in severe health crisis'

One of his advisers told Reuters he was in a "very critical" condition but was alive, denying media reports he had died.

Jun 27, 2019, 20:08 PM IST

Tunisian President officially nominates new Prime Minister

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on Wednesday officially named Local Affairs Minister Youssef Chahed as Prime Minister of the national unity government.
 

Aug 04, 2016, 05:16 AM IST

Tunisia`s president backs national unity government

The economy has also been hit by several jihadists attacks, including one in June when 38 tourists were killed when gunmen stormed a beach resort.

Jun 03, 2016, 10:43 AM IST

Tunisia closing border with Libya after deadly bus bombing

Thousands of Tunisians have travelled to Libya, as well as to Iraq and Syria, to fight alongside Islamic extremists, the authorities say.

Nov 26, 2015, 01:17 AM IST

Bomb attack on Tunisia presidential guard bus kills 12

The bombing, which has still not been claimed, took place as this year's 26th Carthage Film Festival was in full swing.

Nov 25, 2015, 04:28 AM IST

Tunisia lifts state of emergency

On July 4, eight days after the shooting spree at the Mediterranean resort of Port El Kantaoui north of Sousse, Essebsi ordered a state of emergency for an initial 30 days.

Oct 03, 2015, 00:13 AM IST