Tunisia gained its independence from France in 1956 but for the past 23 years has been ruled by one man, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, whose nickname was ironically, "Ben A Vie" - president for life.
Tunisia gained its independence from France in 1956 but for the past 23 years has been ruled by one man, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, whose nickname was ironically, "Ben A Vie" - president for life.