Tunisian president taken to hospital

Tunisia has announced its 92-year old president Beji Caid Essebsi has been taken to a military hospital.

Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi has been taken to a military hospital. (AAP)

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, 92, has been taken to a military hospital after suffering a "severe health crisis", the presidency said.

No more details were immediately available.