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New Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid looks on after presenting his second government to the medias, Monday, Feb.2, 2015 in Tunis. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi)
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Tunisian President Beji Caid El-Sebsi meets the new Tunisian Prime Minister designate, Habib Essid, at the Presidential Palace, Carthage, Tunisia, on January 23, 2015. (EPA/STR)
Tunisia announces new minority government without Islamists
Tunis, AP—Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid announced a new minority government Friday that excludes most of the major players on the political scene, including Islamist and leftist parties. The big winner in last year’s elections was the nationalist Nidaa...Caption:
Supporters of Tunisian presidential candidate Beji Caid El-Sebsi march during an election campaign in Tunis on November 21, 2014.
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Opinion: Tunisia, A Pioneer Again
Perhaps it is premature to talk about the success of Tunisia’s democratic experiment in the aftermath of the “Arab Spring”. The jury is still out following the announcement of the results of the first truly democratic presidential elections in Tunisia which has...Caption:
The new president of the Tunisian Assembly Mohamed Ennaceur speaks during a plenary session on December 4, 2014 in Tunis. (AFP Photo/Fethi Belaid)
Tunisia lawmakers approve 2015 budget which sees 3 percent growth
Tunis, Reuters—Tunisia’s government sees economic growth accelerating to 3 percent in 2015 from an estimated 2.5 percent this year while the budget deficit is expected to narrow, according to a budget bill passed by parliament on Thursday. The 29 billion dinar...Caption:
Members of the Tunisian ISIE elections body hold a press conference to announce the final results of the first round of the presidential election on December 8, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / FETHI BELAID)