Tunisia’s President Saied sacks prime minister The dismissal comes ahead of Tunisia’s October 6 presidential election and amid a continuing crackdown on critics. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024
Tunisian President Replaces Prime Minister Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked his prime minister Ahmed Hachani without explanation on Wednesday and replaced him with social affairs minister Kamel Madouri, according to a statement from his office. International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024
Tunisia's presidential race marred by arrests and claims of intimidation Presidential polls in Tunisia have gotten off to a rocky start with critics denouncing a crackdown that has seen opponents of leader Kais Saied arrested, jailed and blocked from running. Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to register for the 6 October vote. Radio France Internationale · Aug 6, 2024
Tunisia court jails potential presidential candidates and bars them from upcoming election Critics say the move is aimed at targeting serious challengers to the current Tunisan president, Kais Saied. The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Tunisia Would-be Hopefuls Arrested, Restrained Amid Presidential Race A key Tunisian opposition figure and potential candidate for the upcoming presidential election jailed since October was sentenced to two years in prison late Monday night, according to local media. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024
The tiny insect threatening to ravage this African country’s economy The insect, whose scientific name is dactylopius opuntiae, was first discovered in Mexico The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
Insect Infestation Ravages North African Prickly Pear Amor Nouira, a farmer in Tunisia's Chebika village, has lost hope of saving his prickly pear cacti, ravaged by the cochineal insect spreading across North Africa. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2024
Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can’t be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2024
The 'art of living' inspires Bardo Collections in Tunisia The new Bardo Collections brings Tunisian craftsmanship, heritage and design to the fore in furniture and objects, recently unveiled at the Selma Feriani gallery in Tunis Wallpaper · Jul 19, 2024
Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to help tackle migration crisis North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
Microsoft and Google's electricity consumption surpasses the power usage of over 100 countries In 2023, Microsoft and Google consumed 48 TWh of electricity. According to a detailed analysis by Michael Thomas, this surpasses the power consumption of over 100 nations, including Ghana, Tunisia, and more. Windows Central · Jul 15, 2024
China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024
A Tunisian Village's Fight For Running Water In front of a small mosque in central Tunisia, women queue at one of their village's last water sources, a pipe meant for crop irrigation, but now a lifeline in the parched area. International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024
Critic of Tunisia's President Saied gets one-year prison sentence for televised comments Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison, her legal representative said on Saturday. Dahmani's sentence comes as rights organisations say that Tunisian authorities' crackdown on critical voices is "methodically annihilating" what little remains of Tunisia's… France 24 · Jul 6, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024 Tunisia opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi arrested Mraihi joins a growing list of President Saied’s political opponents who are in jail or facing prosecution.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 3, 2024 Tunisia calls presidential election for 6 October Tunisia will hold a presidential election on 6 October, the office of President Kais Saied announced Tuesday, though he has not indicated if he will seek a new five-year term after his 2019 election.
Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024 Tunisia’s Saied sets presidential election date for October 6 The vote comes as many of Saied’s political opponents and media critics are in jail or facing prosecution.
International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024 Tunisia Town Shuttered After Libya Closes Smuggler-linked Border Months into the closure of Tunisia's main border crossing with Libya, a haven for smugglers, shops are shuttered and unemployment has soared in the already-marginalised desert region, merchants say.
Top News · Jun 25, 2024 Ons Jabeur's Strong Focus And Determination Shines During Matches Ons Jabeur, the rising Tunisian tennis star, showcases exceptional skills, mental toughness, and sportsmanship, inspiring the next generation of players.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024 Smuggler paradise on Tunisia-Libya border hurts as closure strangles trade The people of Ben Guerdane survived off the Ras Jadir border crossing. Its closure hurt them, badly.
Wallpaper · Jun 16, 2024 A new design exhibition in Tunis explores contemporary Tunisian craft Located in the heart of Tunis, 'Carthagisme,' at Lamia Bousnina Gallery presents contemporary interpretations of Tunisian culture and craft
Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2024 ‘My crew are my brothers’: Inside Tunisia’s dance revolution Breakdance ‘battles’ and a steep rise in the popularity of contemporary dance are fuelling a cultural renaissance.
The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2024 Biden generally favored abroad aside from Israel-Gaza war handling, poll finds President sees greatest popularity in the Philippines, Kenya and Poland, and least popularity in Tunisia and Turkey
International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024 Tunisian All-women's Team Eye Inventors' Prize For Smart Wheelchair A smart wheelchair system built by a team of young Tunisian women engineers has reached the finals for a prestigious European inventors' prize, setting a hopeful precedent in a country embroiled in multiple crises.
Top News · Jun 9, 2024 Migrants Stranded In Tunisia Amid Anti-Migration Policies Tunisia grapples with migrant crisis as anti-migration policies lead to stranded migrants and tensions. Concerns over treatment, xenophobia, and human righ...