Algerian wildfires kill more than 30 people amid blistering heatwave
Wildfires raging across Algeria during a blistering heatwave have killed more than 30 people and forced mass evacuations, the government said on Monday. Issued on:...
Tunisia
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EU, Tunisia sign ‘strategic’ deal on migration, economy, renewable
The European Union and Tunisia on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding for a “strategic and comprehensive partnership” on irregular migration, economic development and renewable...
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EU considering major Tunisia aid package to boost economy, deal with migration crisis
The European Union is considering over 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in aid for Tunisia to help develop its battered economy, rescue state finances and...
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Tunisian judge orders jail for Islamist opposition leader Ghannouchi
Issued on: 20/04/2023 – 10:49Modified: 20/04/2023 – 10:52 A Tunisian investigative judge ordered on Thursday the imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of main opposition...
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‘A way to distract from the country’s problems’
Issued on: 05/03/2023 – 15:58 Hundreds of protesters rallied in Tunis on Sunday, demanding the release of more than 20 opposition figures who were arrested in...
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‘Down with the police state,’ chant thousands of protesters in Tunisia
Issued on: 04/03/2023 – 21:53Modified: 04/03/2023 – 22:17 Thousands of people marched through Tunisia’s capital on Saturday, decrying an expanding crackdown on opposition voices and...
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Sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia living in ‘climate of fear’ after
Hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants fled Tunisia on repatriation flights Saturday after a surge in racist attacks in the North African country following a controversial speech...
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Tunisian FM rejects African Union ‘hate speech’ allegations
Issued on: 25/02/2023 – 14:38 Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered officials on Tuesday to take urgent measures to tackle illegal immigration. A statement from his office,...
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Low voter turnout in Tunisia parliamentary election boycotted by
Issued on: 17/12/2022 – 21:36 Tunisians on Saturday overwhelmingly boycotted an election for a new parliament which will have virtually no authority following a power...
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UNESCO honours Tunisian spice Harissa with cultural heritage status
Issued on: 01/12/2022 – 16:19 UNESCO on Thursday added Tunisia’s spicy national condiment Harissa to its list of intangible cultural heritage, saying it was part...
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French-speaking bloc examines unrest in Africa
Issued on: 20/11/2022 – 21:51 Facing calls to do more to resolve global crises, the world’s French-speaking leaders met in Tunisia Sunday to discuss growing...
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Tunisia’s vineyards: Local producers encourage development of sector
Issued on: 27/10/2022 – 11:33Modified: 27/10/2022 – 12:07 In Tunisia, the wine industry is doing well. There are close to two million local consumers, not counting tourists....