The largest museum in Tunisia has reopened to the public. The museum is housed in a 19th century Ottoman governor’s palace located near the parliament in Tunis. Visitors gazed Thursday (Sep.…
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Analysis: Concerns Raised in Brussels Over EU-Tunisia Migration Pact
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawConcerns are increasing in Brussels over the July migration pact agreed between the European Union and Tunisia with analysts saying European aid is increasingly being used to prop up authoritarian…
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Tunisia: President Saied and PM Discuss Government’s Work, Agenda of Next Cabinet Meeting
by Zeya Mgby Zeya MgTunisia – President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani at Carthage Palace on Monday afternoon. The meeting discussed the progress of the government’s work over the past few days…
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Analysis: Tunisia Isolated, but Migration Realpolitik Keeps Europe Onside
by Yarzar Yeby Yarzar YeTunis, Tunisia – President Kais Saied has made a mark since coming into office in 2019, from his suspension of parliament and dismissal of the government in 2021 – seen by…
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Tunisia on Brink of Default as Government Drags Feet on Reforms
by Wunna Htunby Wunna HtunTunisia is now the African country facing the highest default risk as the government remains reluctant to implement reforms to be eligible for an IMF package of $2 billion. With…
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On Patrol With Tunisia’s Coast Guard: Nine Boats in 24 Hours
Tethered to a small speedboat and being towed towards us was the first of nine migrant boats we would encounter during our 24-hour patrol with the Tunisian coast guard. More…
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Tunisia – Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani met on Friday with the Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej. The meeting was attended by Minister of Economy Samir Saied, Minister of…
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Baby Among Two Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Along Tunisia’s Coast
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathA baby is among two migrants found dead after a boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. The boat carrying 20 Tunisians sank on Saturday just 120 metres (395 feet)…
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Aguereb, Tunisia – Dozens of environment activists are appealing prison sentences handed down for protesting pollution at a massive landfill site in a national park that they say caused serious health…
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Egyptian FM Meets Tunisian Counterpart for Cooperation Talks in Tunis
by Ag Kan Kyawby Ag Kan KyawCAIRO: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Tunisia met in Tunis on Tuesday for the 15th session of the Political Consultation Committee between the two countries. Egypt’s Sameh Shoukry and…
