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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

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

Tunisia opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi arrested

Mraihi joins a growing list of President Saied’s political opponents who are in jail or facing prosecution.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

Wallpaper

‘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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Guardian - US

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.

International Business Times

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...

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Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe

Europe's efforts to partner with neighboring countries to curb migration have resulted in thousands of migrants being stranded in Tunisia

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Tunisian Muslim Community Turns To AI To Save Heritage

In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard his Muslim community's little-known heritage, using technology and AI to save age-old religious manuscripts.

The Independent UK

Africa’s largest country is one of world tourism’s undiscovered gems – for now

It doesn’t appear on the usual travel plans, but Tarek Amara discover a place waiting to challenge its neighbours for an influx of visitors

The Independent UK

US military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships

Military forces from the United States and nearly three dozen countries have wrapped up the largest annual joint training exercise in Africa after two weeks in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal and Morocco

The Independent UK

China hosts Arab leaders at summit focused on trade and the Israel-Hamas war

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an international peace conference focused on the Israel-Hamas war and promised more humanitarian aid as he opened a summit with Arab leaders

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Ons Jabeur overcomes Camila Osorio to move into French Open third round

NEW DELHI: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur secured her spot in the third round of the French Open with a hard-fought victory over Colombia's Camila Osorio in Paris. The match proved to be a roller-coaster ride, with Jabeur ultimately prevailing 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

The Independent UK

Baby found dead in migrant boat heading for Italy

Another 120 migrants were transferred by coastguard boat to the Italian island of Lampedusa

Al Jazeera

‘Down with dictatorship’: Tunisians rally against gov’t crackdown on media

Demonstration comes after two Tunisian commentators critical of President Saeid were sentenced to prison.

France 24

South Africa gears up for crucial election

In tonight's edition: With just one week to go before South Africa heads to the polls, we head to Cape Town, where our correspondent tells us what's at stake before the crucial day. Also, an investigation by Lighthouse Reports accuses the EU of funding serious human rights abuses in Tunisia,…

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Protests In Tunisia Over Sub-Saharan Migrant Influx

Protests in Tunisia highlight concerns over sub-Saharan migrant influx, sparking tensions and calls for balanced solutions.

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Tunisian Protests Against Sub-Saharan Migrants In Jebeniana

Challenges faced by Tunisian towns due to stranded migrants and anti-migrant protests amid increased border control efforts.

The Independent UK

Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows

Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to Europe

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