November 10, 2023
South Africa: Middle East Conflict Takes Diplomatic Toll On African Nations
Two African countries that are strong supporters of the Palestinian people are facing turmoil amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. South Africa's diplomatic links… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Tunisia: 'Life Returns' to Newly Restored Bardo National Museum
One of the biggest museums in Africa, the Bardo in the Tunisan capital Tunis, is welcoming visitors once more after a two year of closure. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Tunisia: French Rap Star Cancels Tunisia Concert in Support of Evicted Migrants
French rapper Maître Gims has announced the cancellation of an upcoming concert in Djerba, Tunisia, to protest against the treatment of black African migrants stranded near… Read more »
July 25, 2023
North Africa: Fears Grow That Algeria's Fires Will Spread to Tunisia
Wildfires raging across Algeria have killed more than 34 people in less than 24 hours, and forced mass evacuations, according to the government. The worst hit parts of the country… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Tunisia: Violence in Tunisia Against Black Migrants Ended With Their Deportation From Sfax
Calm has been partially restored in Tunisia's port city of Sfax after xenophobic violence targeting sub-Saharan migrants flared up once again. The violence was triggered by the… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Tunisia: France Opens Terrorism Probe Into Tunisia Synagogue Attack
The French anti-terrorist prosecutor has opened an investigation into the deadly shooting attack at the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia's Djerba island that left five people dead,… Read more »
Tunisia: France Denounces Antisemitism As Tunisia Probes Synagogue Attack
Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting attack at the historic El Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that left five people dead, including one… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Tunisia: Opposition Leader Remanded in Custody
Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has been remanded in custody following his arrest earlier this week, his Ennahdha party said on Thursday, denouncing his "unjust… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Tunisia: Police Destroy Migrant Camp Outside UN Building
Police in Tunisia's capital, Tunis, have forcefully removed a group homeless sub-Saharan Africans had been camping outside of the UN buildings of the International Organisation for… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Africa: Tunisian Thriller 'Ashkal' Snags Top Gong At Fespaco Film Fest
Tunisian director Youssef Chebbi won the coveted Stallion of Yennenga award at the biennial pan-African Fespaco film festival in Ouagadougou for his murder mystery oeuvre "Ashkal". Read more »
Tunisia: Saied Denies Racism Charge As Ivorians Repatriated, Students Study Online
Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has rejected accusations of racism and pointed to possible legal action for perpetrators of racial attacks, 10 days after announcing a… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisian Former Minister Jailed Over Toxic Waste Scandal
A former environment minister of Tunisia has been sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the illegal import of 280 containers of waste from Italy, according to local… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Tunisia: Govt to Deport Asylum Seekers, 12 Years Later
A Tunisian rights group has condemned a "repressive and inhumane" government decision to deport a group of migrants who had been evacuated from a defunct refugee camp. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisia Vote for Hamstrung Parliament in Poll Shunned By Opposition
Tunisians are voting Saturday in the first general elections after a constitutional referendum in July gave President Kais Saied sweeping powers. Political parties have boycotted… Read more »
November 19, 2022
West Africa: French-Speaking Countries Begin Tunisia Summit Focused On Economy
The world's French-speaking countries gathered in Tunisia on Saturday for talks focused on economic cooperation, more than a year after President Kais Saied began an… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisians Reeling From 'Dictator' Moves, but People Still Hopeful
President Kais Saied has scrapped Tunisia's post-revolutionary constitution, tried to sack a majority of judges, stifled opposition and dissent, and rolled back democratic gains.… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Tunisia: Voters Give President Near Unchecked Power in Low Turnout Referendum
Tunisia has approved a new constitution granting sweeping powers to the office of President Kais Saied. Voters overwhelmingly backed the document, but less than a third of the… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Tunisia: Constitution Panel Boss Condemns President's Draft
The head of Tunisia's constitution committee has rejected a proposed new constitution put forward by the President, warning it could "pave the way for a disgraceful dictatorial… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Tunisia: Draft Constitution Gives President Lion's Share of Power
Tunisia's President has published details of a reformed constitution that would vastly expand his powers and limit the role of parliament. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Tunisia: President Purges 57 Judges, Tightening Grip On Judiciary
Tunisia's President has sacked 57 judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists in a purge of the judiciary that comes as he seeks to remake the political system… Read more »