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To be young and North African (Part 2)
14/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

To be young and North African (Part 2)

At the heart of Tunisia's protests, an army of unemployed high school and university graduates. In neighboring Algeria, it’s youth left out of a system where the only visible source of wealth seems to be oil and gas. François Picard’s young panelists describe the disconnect between a population that's young and leaders that are old.
To be young and North African
14/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

To be young and North African

At the heart of Tunisia's protests, an army of unemployed high school and university graduates. In neighboring Algeria, it’s youth left out of a system where the only visible source of wealth seems to be oil and gas. François Picard’s young panelists describe the disconnect between a population that's young and leaders that are old.
Ben Ali rules out 'presidency for life,' vows less police violence, more press freedom
14/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Ben Ali rules out 'presidency for life,' vows less police violence, more press freedom

Facing criticism from inside and outside Tunisia, President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has announced that he will not change the constitution to seek re-election when his term is up in 2014.
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Amid riots, Tunisia's Ben Ali faces test of legitimacy
13/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Amid riots, Tunisia's Ben Ali faces test of legitimacy

With the country in upheaval and criticism of the government pouring in from all quarters, Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali is facing the toughest challenge of his decades-long rule.
Overnight curfew fails to stem bloodshed in Tunisia
13/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Overnight curfew fails to stem bloodshed in Tunisia

Rights groups say at least four people have been killed in clashes with Tunisian police overnight as protesters defied a curfew imposed by the government to stem the growing unrest over unemployment and the soaring cost of living.
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Curfew imposed overnight as clashes spread to capital
12/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Curfew imposed overnight as clashes spread to capital

A nighttime curfew has been imposed for an indefinite period in the capital Tunis and its suburbs after police clashed with protesters on Wednesday. At least 23 people have been killed in weeks of unrest over unemployment and rising prices.
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President sacks minister, orders most protesters free
12/01/2011 - TUNISIA

President sacks minister, orders most protesters free

President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali on Wednesday appointed a new interior minister and ordered most of those arrested during weeks of protests against unemployment and rising prices to be released. At least 23 people have been killed in the unrest.
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Violent unrest over unemployment spreads to capital Tunis
12/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Violent unrest over unemployment spreads to capital Tunis

The unrest over Tunisia's soaring unemployment that has fueled more than three weeks of deadly riots hit the capital Tunis Tuesday. The violence poses a challenge the iron-fisted leadership of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
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Tunisia: the rage of youth
30/12/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Tunisia: the rage of youth

In Europe, Tunisia usually means a cheapish and nice holiday in the sun. But events this month have put the country in a very different light.
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Irish crisis: the spectre of emigration
29/11/2010 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Irish crisis: the spectre of emigration

Ireland's brain drain - with job cuts and lower pay on the horizon, residents of the Emerald Isle seek brighter shores. EU police battle an influx of asylum seekers across Greece's border with Turkey. And practising what he preaches - one Moscow businessman's mission to get his staff living the Russian Orthodox way.
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