Djerba Synagogue

Located on the Tunisian island of Djerba, the ancient El Ghriba Synagogue is the oldest in Tunisia and is considered a site of pilgrimage. However, it has also been the target of tragedy. On May 9, 2023, a shooting occurred ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

2022 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) Report

The 2022 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report was released by the British weekly The Economist. In this report, South Africa overtook Tunisia to become the most food-secure country in Africa. What are the key findings of the report? Vulnerability ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Tunisia’s President unveils new Government

President of Tunisia, Kais Saied, unveiled a new government on October 11, 2021. Highlights The President also gave no hint when he would give up his near total control, seizing most powers in July 2021. He also did not give ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Najla Bouden Romdhane: Tunisia’s first female PM

Najla Bouden Romdhane has become the first female prime minister of Tunisia on September 29, 2021. Highlights She has been named as Prime Minister, two months after President Kais Saied assumed his charge, dismissed the former prime minister and suspended ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

Kais Saied elected as new President of Tunisia

Kais Saied is elected as the new President of Tunisia after a landslide victory in recently concluded Presidential runoff. The Independent law professor Kais Saied won against his rival, Nabil Karoui. He won Tunisia’s presidential election with 72.71% of votes. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Kais Saied elected as new President of Tunisia

Retired academic Kais Saied has been elected as new President of Tunisia after a landslide victory in  the 2019 Tunisian presidential election.