Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

Months of tension over Covid and the economy culminate in the sacking of the prime minister.

The president says he is taking over, after a virus surge reignites economic and political unrest.

Tunisia's president sacks the PM and the speaker is barred entry to parliament following violent protests.

Crowds of mainly young demonstrators gathered in the centre of the capital, Tunis, throwing stones and petrol bombs at police.