Tunisia is a major departure point for irregular migrants who risk the dangerous sea journey in the hope of reaching Europe. More than 1,300 people died or went missing in shipwrecks last year, according to the Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights (FTDES) NGO. Last week, authorities reported a 22.5 percent increase in the […]
At least two Tunisians, including a child, were killed and five others were missing after their Europe-bound boat capsized off the northeastern coast of the North African country on Saturday, the Coast Guard said. The vessel carrying 20 Tunisians capsized 120 meters (395 feet) off the beach in Gabes at 2:00 am (0100 GMT), a […]
Migrant deaths have risen in recent years as thousands try to cross the Mediterranean in the hope of finding a better life in war-torn or poverty-stricken Europe. The central Mediterranean migrant route from North Africa to Europe is the world’s deadliest route with more than 20,000 deaths since 2014, according to the International Organization for […]
“The entire process takes place in Tunisia, from the denim converted at Ksar Helal to the Tunisian seamstresses who do the sewing” for Outa, said Montresor. However, production costs are 20 percent higher than denim without the marine plastic content. Despite this, Montresor believes he can “bring other entrepreneurs together and inspire designers to create […]
water emergency As the government tries to prioritize grain staples and export crops, it has urged farmers to stop irrigating vegetable fields with water from dams. As another urgent measure, authorities have also limited supplies to farms in some cases to ensure enough drinking water for homes and businesses. As it wrestles with both its […]
Sfax’s coastline has become a major departure point for people fleeing poverty in Africa and the Middle East for better life opportunities in Europe. In recent months, hundreds of people have drowned off the Tunisian coast, with an increase in the frequency of attempted crossings from Tunisia and Libya towards Italy. In light of an […]
While he made only one late substitution in a 2–1 win over England, Deschamps found more use off the bench against Morocco. He replaced striker Olivier Giroud after 65 minutes for Marcus Thuram, who had a great impact on the left flank, outrunning defenders and leaving space for Mbappe, then playing as a lone forward. […]
Some Tunisian fans whistle the French national anthem before kickoff in the World Cup Group D game between Tunisia and France at the Education City stadium on Wednesday. In 2008, supporters at the Stade de France whistled “La Marseillaise” before a friendly game between France and Tunisia, a former French colony that gained independence in […]
Gutsy Australia edge past Tunisia to revive hopes
Tunisia are in a very strong position and coach Jalel Qadri has largely kept faith with the team which drew 0-0 with Denmark in their opening match. Khajri remains on the bench alongside Naeem Sliti in attack for Anis Ben Slimane. Tunisia: Aymen Dahmen, Ali Abdi, Montassar Talbi, Yassin Mariah, Dylan Braun, Mohamed Draeger, Aissa […]
Three women who fought injustice, persecution as good as passionate assault in Liberia as good as Yemen supposed a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize upon Saturday, job on repressed women worldwide to climb up opposite masculine supremacy. “My sisters, my daughters, my friends — find your voice,” Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pronounced after pciking up her […]
