Tunisian inflation grows, driven up by a rise in food prices

Inflation in Tunisia has surged past 5 percent, primarily due to skyrocketing food prices, which have been driven by supply chain disruptions and inflated middleman markups. This economic strain is particularly affecting unemployed individuals in less developed areas, leading to frequent protests about the high cost of living. With unemployment rates remaining stubbornly high in peripheral regions, the situation underscores the broader socio-economic challenges facing the nation and the potential for unrest as citizens struggle to make ends meet.