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Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:10:51 +0200

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene

The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

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Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:29:10 +0200

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

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Rescuers pull migrants from deadly shipwreck off Tunisian Coast

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:29:10 +0200

Rescuers pull migrants from deadly shipwreck off Tunisian Coast

At least two people, one of them a child, died and six went missing after a dramatic shipwreck off the Tunisian coast, near the Gulf of Gabes, according to the European non-profit humanitarian organisation Sea-Watch on Tuesday

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Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:24:18 +0200

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:57 +0200

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:29:35 +0200

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:12:13 +0200

Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks
The Tunisian city of Ben Guerdane erupted in protest on Saturday night one day after a boat carrying 15 migrants sank off the country's southeastern coast. Protesters blocked roads and set fire to tyres after the news of the shipwreck was announced.

Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:35:34 +0200

Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.

Thousands rally in Tunisian capital calling for end of president's rule

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:16 +0200

Thousands rally in Tunisian capital calling for end of president's rule
The protest marked five years since President Kais Saied Saied suspended parliament and later dissolved it in order to rule by decree.

Tunisian town of Sidi Bou Said added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:16 +0200

Tunisian town of Sidi Bou Said added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the ancient ruins of Carthage, the picturesque village is a major tourist stop.

Tunisia: Power cuts amid heatwave leave residents and businesses struggling

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:07:20 +0200

Tunisia: Power cuts amid heatwave leave residents and businesses struggling
Tunisia is among the countries that have sweltered under internse heat in recent weeks. With the need for air conditioning mounting, the national electricity company has resorted to rolling blackouts to reduce the strain on the power grid.

Tunisia reels in extreme heat as temperatures near 50°C

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:35 +0200

Tunisia reels in extreme heat as temperatures near 50°C
An exceptionally intense heat wave swept across Tunisia, pushing temperatures to nearly 50 degrees Celsius and breaking historical records in multiple regions, local media reported on Saturday

Fans and locals welcome return of Tunisia's Tabarka Jazz Festival

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:16:36 +0200

Fans and locals welcome return of Tunisia's Tabarka Jazz Festival
Tunisia's famous Tabarka Jazz Festival is back after a six-year hiatus.
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Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Tunisian crackdown on activists

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:16:35 +0200

Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Tunisian crackdown on activists
It says resurgent authoritarianism has translated into systematic repression, including of journalists, political opponents, and independent lawyers.

Prominent Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:13 +0200

Prominent Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years
Once hailed as a champion of Tunisia's post-Arab Spring transition, rights activist **Sihem Bensedrine** now faces 25 years in prison.
The former head of the Truth and Dignity Commission has been sentenced on charges that include falsifying part of the commission's final report.

Tunisia upholds eight-year jail term for anti-racism activist

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:07:01 +0200

Tunisia upholds eight-year jail term for anti-racism activist
A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence slapped on anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah for financial misconduct, two of her lawyers said

Tunisia becomes first African team to be eliminated from World Cup

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:10 +0200

Tunisia becomes first African team to be eliminated from World Cup
The nine goals conceded in games against Sweden and Japan means it is impossible to advance to the next round.

Tunisia tourism feels pressure as regional war drives up travel costs

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:55:07 +0200

Tunisia tourism feels pressure as regional war drives up travel costs
Industry officials blame the fallout from the conflict, which has sent oil prices and travel costs skyrocketing, even thousands of miles away in Tunisia's idyllic island of Djerba.
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Tunisia court sentences former justice minister to 20 years in prison

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:13 +0200

Tunisia court sentences former justice minister to 20 years in prison
According to Tunisian state media, the case concerns accusations that fraudulent documents were issued during Noureddine Bhiri’s tenure as justice minister in 2012.

UN rights chief says Tunisia must end repression of civil society, journalists

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:12 +0200

UN rights chief says Tunisia must end repression of civil society, journalists
The United Nations rights chief demanded Thursday that Tunisia end widening repression targeting civil society organizations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures.