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πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ali Al-Baraq: The voice of Ramadan, present in every Tunisian home

The article reflects on the legacy of the late Sheikh Ali Al-Baraq, a beloved Quran reciter whose voice has become synonymous with the month of Ramadan in Tunisia.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of a Mosque: The 'Sahib Al-Taba' Mosque in Tunisia Founded by a Minister and Built by Prisoners

The 'Sahib Al-Taba' Mosque in Tunis, founded by Minister Yusuf Sahib Al-Taba, stands as a unique cultural and educational hub that reflects the historical context of the city before French colonization.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Esperance regains the top of the Tunisian league and announces "Africa Expert" as new coach

Esperance Sportive de Tunis returns to the top of the Tunisian league while announcing the appointment of French coach Patrice Beaumelle.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: Pyramids-AS Far and Al Ahly-Esperance, quarter-finals matchups

The quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League will feature matchups including historic rivals Al Ahly and Esperance, as well as title defenders Pyramids facing AS Far Rabat.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Tunisian opposition politician arrested at the airport

Police in Tunisia have arrested opposition politician Olfa Hamdi at the international airport in the capital, Tunis.

Feb 15 β€’ 17:55 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: RS Berkane and Esperance Tunis reach the quarter-finals

RS Berkane and Esperance Tunis advance to the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, alongside six other teams, with one spot still to be determined.

Feb 14 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

HRW Condemns the Arbitrary Arrest of Prominent Tunisian Lawyer Ahmed Sobhi

Human Rights Watch condemned the arbitrary arrest of prominent Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Sobhi and called for the dismissal of terrorism charges against him and his immediate release.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Posts Leading to Imprisonment: Has Tunisia Entered a Phase of Criminalizing Opinion?

The recent imprisonment of Tunisian MP Ahmed Saidani has raised concerns about the state of free expression in Tunisia, indicating a troubling trend of criminalizing dissent.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:47 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Arrest warrant issued against Tunisian MP after satirical post about Kais Saied

Tunisian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for MP Ahmed Saiedani following a satirical Facebook post that criticized President Kais Saied.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia: highly touristy village, Sidi Bou SaΓ―d must cope with the threat of landslides

Residents of Sidi Bou SaΓ―d, a tourist village in northern Tunis, are concerned about landslides caused by weather events that have heightened erosion on their clay and rock cliff, exacerbated by illegal constructions and over-tourism.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Refugees in Tunisia: The Silent Death in the Mediterranean

Tens of thousands of migrants are enduring catastrophic conditions in tent camps in Tunisia, with the only escape being a perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Italian NGOs estimate that around a thousand migrants have died in shipwrecks during the β€˜Harry’ storm

Italian NGOs report that approximately a thousand migrants have died in shipwrecks during storm 'Harry', which saw an unusual surge in departures from Tunisia despite hazardous weather conditions.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:03 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Residents of Tunisian town of Gabes demand end to pollution

Residents of Gabes, Tunisia, are expressing increasing anger over pollution issues, demanding action and dismantlement of the Tunisian National Chemical Group's operations.

Jan 16 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protest march in Tunisia against 'oppression and tyranny'

A protest march in Tunis organized by rights organizations and political parties denounced oppression and called for the restoration of rights amid declining health conditions for detainees and recent judicial sentences affecting politicians and activists.

Jan 11 β€’ 07:20 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Sports

Africa Cup: Nigeria in the Round of 16 - Senegal has to wait

Nigeria advances to the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup with a victory over Tunisia, while Senegal, led by former Bayern player Sadio ManΓ©, secures a draw.

Dec 27 β€’ 22:09 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

In Tunisia, two citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina sentenced to life imprisonment for assassination

A Tunisian court has sentenced two Bosnian citizens to life in prison for their involvement in the assassination of Mohamed al-Zawari, a drone expert, who was killed outside his home in Sfax in December 2016.

Dec 26 β€’ 14:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Activist in Tunisia on trial: The opposite of the hated political elite

Tunisian activist Saadia Mosbah, known for her fight against racism and for migrants' rights, is on trial in Tunis, facing charges of money laundering after being imprisoned for over 18 months.

Dec 25 β€’ 18:12 UTC

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