The Latest Breaking News from Tunis

Heatwave and drought leave Tunisia farmers struggling to survive

Farmers in northern Tunisia say conditions are getting much worse despite government efforts to combat climate change.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023

Tunisia protest marks two years since president’s power grab

Opposition has kept up its demonstrations against what it calls a ‘coup’ against Tunisia’s democracy.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023

‘We can’t endure this’: Migrants suffer in extreme Tunisian heat

As blistering heatwave hits Tunisia, migrants from sub-Saharan African countries are enduring unbearable conditions.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Tunisia and EU sign pact to fight illegal immigration

The European Union has signed a "strategic" pact with President Kais Saied to stem the flow of migration to Europe, as well as promoting economic development and renewable energy.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2023

Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration

Brussels and Tunis sign ‘strategic partnership’ agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2023

European Union and Tunisia announce progress in building economic and trade ties, and on migration

European leaders and Tunisia’s president have announced progress in the building of hoped-for closer economic and trade relations and on measures to combat the often lethal smuggling of migrants across the Mediterranean Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

‘Ons Jabeur gives people hope’: all eyes on Wimbledon final in Tunis

Even in defeat the Tunisian tennis player has captured the imagination in a country labouring under authoritarian rule

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023

Black Tunisians lie low as violence against Black people worsens

Tunisia has a complex history with Black refugees and migrants, as well as its own native Black population.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023

At least 15 migrants died this week off Tunisia's coast and at a desert border amid tensions

Tunisian officials say at least 15 migrants have been found dead off the country's coast and at its border with Algeria this week

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Middle East roundup: Tunisia expels terrified Africans to borders

Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO bid, Jenin refugees coping after Israeli attack – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023