Pray for Tunisia
A village of white and blue houses above the sea, near Tunis.
Photo: Mohamed Moslem Mosbah, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Tunisia
The capital is Tunis. People speak Arabic, with French widely used. The largest faith is Islam.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Tunisia
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
In August a sudden strike by fuel tanker drivers near Tunis added to daily strain, after deadly blackouts and protests in July. Journalists, activists and opposition figures have been arrested or sentenced through the year, and the state of emergency has been extended to 31 December.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
Tunisia is a presidential republic under the 2022 constitution, which gives the President wide powers. The President is Kais Saied. The Prime Minister is Sara Zaafrani Zenzri.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
The economy grew about 2.4% in the first half of 2026, and unemployment is about 15%. The World Bank expects slow growth of about 2.2% in 2027 and public debt of about 84% of the economy.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
Tunisia has a strong Arab and Amazigh (Berber) heritage. Since 2023, migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and Black Tunisians have faced racial abuse and violence, and many migrants live in fear. Young people facing unemployment, and families hit by rising costs, are among the most vulnerable.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
About 99% of Tunisians are Muslim, mostly Sunni. Open Doors counts about 23,000 Christians in 2026, about 0.2% of the people. Recognised expatriate churches are found mainly in Tunis, while Tunisian believers from a Muslim background usually meet in house churches. A small Jewish community worships on Djerba and elsewhere.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
The 2022 constitution does not name Islam as the state religion but asks the state to uphold Islamic values. Open Doors ranks Tunisia 31st on its 2026 World Watch List. No new church has been registered since independence, public evangelism is not tolerated, and converts face family pressure and police questioning. In February 2026 five people were sentenced over the 2023 shooting at the Djerba synagogue.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 until independence in 1956, when Habib Bourguiba came to power. Zine El Abidine Ben Ali ruled from 1987 until the revolution of 2011, which began after the death of a street seller, Mohamed Bouazizi. Attacks at the Bardo Museum and on a beach near Sousse in 2015 killed 60 people. In July 2021 the President suspended parliament and took on wider powers.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Tunisia. Bring peace to the streets, comfort to those hit by blackouts and shortages, and safety to all who speak or gather. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to the President, the Prime Minister and all in authority. Provide jobs and daily bread for every family, and give honest stewardship of the economy. Protect migrants and Black Tunisians from harm, and heal what divides. Pour out hope and let Your truth be made known. Keep believers safe and give them freedom to worship. Heal the wounds of colonial rule, past injustice and violence, and lead Tunisia in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
- Le Courrier de l'Atlas: fuel tanker drivers' strike after water and power cuts (Aug 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 in Tunisia (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Tunisia, government, religion and history (Oct 2026)
- Capmad: Tunisia 2027 budget, growth and unemployment (Aug 2026)
- Open Doors: Tunisia country dossier, World Watch List 2026
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