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BUSINESS12h agoTunisia: What has Kais Saied achieved economically in seven years?Rising prices, unemployment and public debt test Saied’s economic promises.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD2d agoTunisian duo Jathb blends Sufi traditions with electronic musicTunisian musical duo Jathb is reviving traditional Sufi chants by blending them with electronic beats and therapeutic sounds. After four years of gaining recognition both in Tunisia and internationally, the duo is also working to preserve the centuries-old Sufi music and texts that form part of the country’s cultural heritage.France 24 [en]
WORLD4d agoTunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local sceneThe 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 2In Tunisia, the party heir to Ben Ali at the forefront of the democratic struggleRÉCIT - Dans la filiation du dictateur Ben Ali, le PDL entendait, lors de son congrès ces 3 et 4 octobre, réélire sa présidente emprisonnée et s’imposer comme la première force démocratique face au régime autoritaire de Kaïs Saïed. La justice a suspendu l’évènement.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 2Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now?Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groupsTunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"Africanews [en]
WORLDSep 30Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — ReportsTunisia have cancelled their October 3 friendly against Mali amid injury concerns and fears that the result could affect their FIFA ranking, reports said. The post Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 29AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by BotswanaDemocratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 23World Bank : Stronger Water Management Could Unlock Growth , Protect Jobs , and Build Resilience in TunisiaThe World Bank suggests that improved water management strategies in Tunisia could foster economic growth, safeguard employment, and enhance national resilience. This highlights the critical role of resource management in economic and social stability.gnnliberia.com · Liberia
POLITICSSep 21Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activistsAccording to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 20Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activistsHundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 20Hundreds of Tunisians demand release of jailed Gaza flotilla activistsHundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday to demand the release of jailed pro-Palestinian activists accused of money laundering when they helped organise a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 20Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activistsThe protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 19Tunisia’s booming boat industry: From pleasure craft to luxury yachtsIn Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has become a hub for boat construction – from pleasure crafts to sophisticated yachts. Report by Lilia Blaise and Fadil Aliriza.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18After Algeria, Kaïs Saïed's Tunisia declares war on drug traffickingQuelques jours après le voisin algérien, la Tunisie annonce à son tour vouloir renforcer la lutte contre les réseaux de trafic de stupéfiants. Dans les deux pays, les quantités saisies et la consommation ont explosé ces dernières années.Jeune Afrique
DISASTERSep 18Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residentsRecurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 10Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsTunisian flotilla activists remain incarcerated, with the condition of a hunger striker reportedly deteriorating. This highlights an ongoing human rights and political issue.grenadachronicle.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporterDozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfoundedAfricanews [en]
DISASTERSep 7Tunisians tell the story of their summer of shortagesFrequent water and power cuts, long queues for bottled water, poultry farms destroyed by the heat: these have been the scenes across Tunisia this summer as millions of people were affected by shortages in electricity and water. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment in infrastructure while the Tunisian president, for his part, blames "deliberate and planned acts of sabotage”.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 5Tunisia: Judge orders arrest of journalist Mohamed YousfiA journalist and vocal critic of the Tunisian president, Mohamed Yousfi has been taken into custody ahead of an interview. A union called the arrest an attack on all journalists' rights.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 4Tunisia arrests journalist amid crackdown on government criticsTunisia faces criticism as prosecutions of journalists continue under President Kais Saied's rule.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 4Tunisia Opposition Trial : Cassation Confirms SentencesA cassation court in Tunisia has confirmed sentences related to an opposition trial. This marks a significant development in the country's political and legal landscape.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSSep 3Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activistsCritics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.Al Jazeera [en]