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Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack

The silver coin discoveries date to the Roman Republic and are from the island of Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia.

LiveScience

Why is Tunisia’s Administrative Court at odds with its electoral authority?

Many are crying foul over electoral body’s dismissal of court’s ruling reinstating rivals of President Saied on ballot.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian opposition candidate arrested amid 'dictatorial' pre-election climate

Five weeks from Tunisia's presidential election, police have arrested one of the few opposition candidates authorised to run against President Kais Saied. It comes amid what civil society groups have denounced as a "dictatorial" political climate ahead of the 6 October polls.

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Tunisian police detain presidential hopeful as candidacy confirmed

President Kais Saied has been accused of blocking rivals ahead of October 6 presidential vote.

Al Jazeera

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Iran, Syria and Russia

The Independent UK

Fleury Atallah Architectes' contemporary Tunisian minimalism is exemplified in Maison Voutes

Tunisian practice Fleury Atallah Architectes joins the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2024

Wallpaper

I witnessed an emergency call out on Mediterranean Sea - here's what it was like

MOHAMMAD*, a young Syrian man of 24, climbs the steps of the ship. He has bright and tired eyes, looks around, and after the first few steps on…

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Tunisian President Saied: ‘A populist criticising representative democracy’ standing for re-election

Tunisian President Kais Saied is standing for a second term in an election set for October 6. Accused of authoritarianism by the opposition, the incumbent is maintaining an iron grip on the country’s political life, which has seen arrests of potential candidates and the recent replacement of 19 ministers. FRANCE…

France 24

Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president

Decision could restore momentum to race for October election, toughening the contest for President Kais Saied.

Al Jazeera

Denmark's new Africa strategy sees closure of embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso

Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the Sahel region". However, the Scandinavian country said it would open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia President Replaces Key Ministers In Sweeping Reshuffle

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday replaced various ministers, including from the foreign and defence portfolios, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement posted on Facebook without explanation.

International Business Times

A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election

Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.

Al Jazeera

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

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.

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Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - AU

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

The tiny insect threatening to ravage this African country’s economy

The insect, whose scientific name is dactylopius opuntiae, was first discovered in Mexico

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International Business Times

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Wallpaper

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Windows Central

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

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.

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