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2024-03-04
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2025-12-18
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92 Moments
2025
President Saied appoints Sara Zaafarani as new prime minister
2024
Kais Saied Wins Second Term in Tunisian Presidential Election
2022
Rising COVID-19 cases in Tunisia prompt new government restrictions and containment measures.
Nationwide protests over economic challenges, unemployment, and corruption reveal Tunisian population's growing frustration.
2021
President suspends parliament, lifts immunity, sparking protests and debates about democracy.
2020
Tunisian parliament approves technocratic government to tackle economic challenges and COVID-19 pandemic.
Protests after man's death in custody push for police reform amidst systemic issues.
2019
Kais Saied, political novice, secures a decisive win in the presidential elections.
New government led by Elyes Fakhfakh formed post-corruption allegations, previous government resigns.
2017
Nationwide demonstrations against economic reforms and austerity measures spark country-wide protests and civil unrest.
2016
National unity agreement for political and economic reforms: Carthage Declaration signing.
Controversial law grants amnesty to corrupt officials from Tunisia's past regime.
2015
National Dialogue Quartet wins Nobel Peace Prize for fostering democracy in Tunisia.
2011
Islamist party Ennahda secures majority in constituent assembly elections, forming coalition government.
Milestone in Tunisia's democratic transition: First free elections to elect constituent assembly.
President Ben Ali flees amid protests, ending his 23-year rule in Tunisia.
2010
Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation ignites nationwide protests against police harassment in Tunisia.
2007
President Ben Ali wins fifth term with overwhelming 89.62% election victory.
1999
1996
Arab Summit in Cairo faces tensions over Libya's suspension, causing disagreements among leaders.
1995
Tunisia signs Free Trade Agreement with the European Union for economic relations improvement.
1990
Tunisia's inclusion in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade {GATT}.
1989
Renovation of the Zitouna Mosque in Tunis restores historic architecture and significance.
Founding of the Arab Maghreb Union among North African countries for regional cooperation and integration.
1987
Formation of RCD party: a brief history of democratic constitutional rallying in Tunisia.
1977
The Tunisian National Movement for Human Rights {Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l'Homme} was founded
1966
1960
The creation of the Tunisian currency Dinar.
1956
Tunisia joins United Nations as member country, enhancing global cooperation and representation.