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Tunisian President Kais Saied, in a televised speech, announces the dismissal of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and the suspension of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, and also assumes executive authority. The opposition calls the actions a coup d'état.
2021-07-25

Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi tests positive for COVID-19.
2021-06-25

Tuinisia's presidential election appears headed for a runoff between incumbent interim President Moncef Marzouki and former Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi.
2014-11-23

Prime Minister of Tunisia Hamadi Jebali resigns after failing to reach an agreement on forming a new technocratic government.
2013-02-19

Prime Minister of Tunisia Hamadi Jebali announces that plans for a new government of technocrats has failed.
2013-02-18

Prime Minister of Tunisia Hamadi Jebali says he will resign if a new "technocratic" government cannot be formed in a few days. Amid protests one policeman dies and tens of protesters are injured.
2013-02-10

A major crisis deepens in Tunisia after the murder of Chokri Belaid. The leading party Ennahda states that it will not accept a new government, even if suggested by its leading member, Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali. In today's clashes at least one person died.
2013-02-7

Tunisia announces that elections are planned for mid-July 2011, as thousands protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi.
2011-02-25

Tunisia's interim President Fouad Mebazaa and Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi resign from the ruling Constitutional Democratic Rally party amid a row over the make-up of the new government.
2011-01-18

Prime Minister of Tunisia Mohamed Ghannouchi becomes interim President of Tunisia as Zine El Abidine Ben Ali leaves the country.
2011-01-14