Riad Salameh, who became the head of the central bank in 1993, has come under increased scrutiny both at home and abroad
Tunisian bakers strike over unpaid subsidies
Subsidies on basic goods are a highly sensitive political issue in Tunisia, where a public finance crisis has caused repeated shortages of subsidised flour, sugar and other basic goods in recent months. The North African country is years into a grinding economic downturn exacerbated by inflation that hit nine percent...
Tunisia government reaches pay deal with key union
The deal involves a five percent annual hike to public sector wages every year until 2025. The head of the UGTT, Noureddine Taboubi, told reporters after the deal was signed that the first hike would take effect next month. "The agreement was reached after much hard work," Taboubi said.
IMF adopts plan to better account for gender gaps
Kristalina Georgieva in a statement.said that the Washington-based organization would immediately begin implementing the strategy.
