The Haute Autorité Indépendante de la Communication Audiovisuelle (HAICA) is the watchdog, but its power is contested. In 2024, new decrees have allowed the state to block websites without a court order. Several sports streaming sites and political blogs have vanished overnight. The industry lives in fear of Article 86 of the Telecommunications Code, which criminalizes any "content that disturbs public order."

Despite its creativity, the industry faces hurdles. Funding remains a challenge for independent creators, and the legal framework for digital media is still evolving. Intellectual property rights and monetization models Conclusion

Tunisian cinema is experiencing international recognition and technological adoption. Social Media Users in Tunisia - 2026 - Stats - NapoleonCat

: Recent assessments by Information Saves Lives highlight heightened tensions between media outlets and authorities, leading to a "volatile" reform process.