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The Latest Breaking News from Tunisia

Russ Cook: ‘Hardest Geezer’ makes history as first person to run full length of Africa

Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, crossed the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday saying ‘I’m pretty tired’

Evening Standard

Briton Set To Complete Epic Africa Run

A British man on a quest to run the length of Africa is set to complete his mammoth challenge later Sunday in Tunisia.

International Business Times

Tunisian court sentences four to death for 2013 assassination of Chokri Belaid

Four people were sentenced Wednesday to death and two to life in prison for a murder that sparked widespread unrest in Tunisia and became emblematic of the country's early challenges transitioning from dictatorship to democracy after the Arab Spring.

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Four Tunisians sentenced to death for 2013 murder of politician Chokri Belaid

Four people were sentenced to death and two to life in prison on Wednesday after a decade-long investigation into the 2013 killing of Tunisian secular opposition leader Chokri Belaid.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia sentences four to death for 2013 murder of politician Chokri Belaid

Leftist opposition leader’s assassination caused turmoil in wake of 2011 uprising that brought down President Ben Ali.

Al Jazeera

‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Libya closes border crossing with Tunisia following clashes

Libya has ordered the "immediate" closure of its main border crossing with Tunisia following clashes between armed groups and security forces on the Libyan side, the Interior Ministry said.

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EU president and EU leaders to travel to Egypt for Tunisia-style migration deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Cairo on Sunday, 17 March, accompanied by Greek, Belgian and Italian heads of government. The aim of the visit is to a multi-faced deal that includes attempts to curb migration flows into Europe. But critics have their doubts.

Radio France Internationale

European Commission accused of ‘bankrolling dictators’ by MEPs after Tunisia deal

Members of justice committee say €150m in EU funding went straight to country’s president, Kais Saied

The Guardian - UK

Tunisian Economic Crisis Mutes Build-up To Ramadan

Tunisians are bracing themselves for more subdued celebrations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as an economic crisis grips the North African country.

International Business Times

Tunisian government supporters in uproar over French documentary

The French documentary, aired on Sunday, focused on the negative consequences of President Kais Saied’s rule in Tunisia.

Al Jazeera

Jennifer Varghese wins WTT bronze medals in Algeria, Tunisia

NAGPUR: Star city paddler Jennifer Varghese won a brace of bronze medals in international table tennis tournaments this week. At the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender tournaments in Tunisia and Algeria, the city girl suffered defeats in the semifinal stage of the U-17 and U-19 girls' singles events respectively.

The Times of India

Tunisian Civil Society Fears Plan To Limit Foreign Funding

Tunisian civil society groups fear the government is planning to starve them of foreign funding under the pretext of fighting money laundering and terrorism.

International Business Times

Four Daughters review – emotionally wrenching look at why two Tunisian girls turned to fundamentalism

Director Kaouther Ben Hania weaves a real family’s reminiscences with dramatic reconstructions in this compelling, Oscar-nominated documentary

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Tunisian imam expelled from France vows to appeal decision

A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision.

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France expels Tunisian imam accused of hate speech

French authorities on Thursday expelled a Tunisian imam accused of preaching hatred against women and Jews, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced.

International Business Times

Music Beats The Blues In Tunisian Youth Project

The Tunisian town of Haffouz lies in an impoverished region known for high rates of joblessness and suicide, but every Friday traditional music and techno beats lift spirits in a dilapidated classroom.

France 24

Senegal justice ministry says over 300 prisoners released in a week

Fifteen candidates in Senegal's delayed presidential election are urging President Macky Sall to quickly establish a new poll date. Meanwhile, more political prisoners are released. Also, Tunisia experiments with old wheat varieties in order to adapt to drought caused by climate change. Finally, to mark International Mother Language Day, we…

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'Restaurant Of Love' Helps Feed Tunis Homeless

On a corner by the entrance to Tunis zoo, Leila waits for a hot meal from the Tunisian capital's "Restaurant of Love" in a cardboard shelter where she and her dogs sleep.

Al Jazeera

In Tunisia, the families of El Hancha’s disappeared fight to find them

They have vowed to continue their fight till they find out what happened to their disappeared loved ones.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s press, civil society silent as Ghannouchi sentenced, analysts say

Analysts and rights groups have pointed to the muted response to Ennahda leader’s latest criminal conviction.

Al Jazeera

At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers killed after boat capsizes off Tunisia

Officials said an investigation was launched as the search was ongoing for 27 missing people.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi sentenced to three years

Ghannouchi’s Ennahda Party accused of receiving foreign funds as President Kais Saied continues crackdown on opposition.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s Saied wants to make the central bank fill the budget deficit

By borrowing billions from the central bank to shore up budget, the president could well worsen Tunisia’s economic woes.

International Business Times

As Tunisia's Economy Falters, Medical Tourism Flourishes

At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive -- one of more than two million foreigners who travel to Tunisia annually for medical procedures.

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