The Latest Breaking News from Tunisia

Tennis star Ons Jabeur donates prize money to Palestinians amid Israel war

Ons Jabeur held back tears as she spoke about the war in Gaza after her win at the WTA Finals.

Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023

Egypt's Rafah border crossing opens to injured and binationals from Gaza

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people have left Gaza for the first time since the war began, mostly foreign nationals but also dozens of wounded Palestinians. Also, in solidarity with the people of Gaza, Tunisia cancels its oldest cinema showcase, the Carthage film festival. And it's day two of King…

France 24 · Nov 1, 2023

Spooky Arab tales for Halloween: Tunisia’s hammam maiden

In the Old Medina of Tunis, a spooky tale of a daughter led astray keeps young women out of one particular hammam.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

‘We are already dead here’: last residents of Tunisian ghost town set sights on Europe

Diyar al Hajjaj’s population has halved in less than two years as its young people try again and again to cross sea

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Belgium Justice Minister resigns after deadly Brussels attack

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent van Quickenborne is stepping down following pressure over how Belgium had handled the case of a Tunisian gunman who had pledged allegiance to Islamic State and killed two people in Brussels this week.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023

Belgian minister quits after 'monumental error' let Tunisian shooter slip through extradition net

Belgium’s justice minister has resigned after it was discovered that Tunisia was seeking the extradition last year of an Islamic extremist who shot dead two Swedes and wounded a third this week

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Watch as Kyogo Furuhashi scores for Japan against Tunisia

The 28-year-old opened the scoring in the friendly clash.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023

What we know about Isis Brussels terror suspect Abdesalem Lassoued

Belgian Police seize Tunisian illegal immigrant as Belgium v Sweden football match abandoned

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

‘This is a critical moment’: Tunisian protesters show support for Palestine

Thousands in Tunis rallied in solidarity for Palestinians affected by the Israeli bombardment, now in its sixth day.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023

The turning of the bones in Madagascar

Every few years, Malagasy communities hold joyful ceremonies where the remains of lost loved ones are exhumed, cared for and introduced to the newest members of the community. Also, although Tunisia was decades ahead of many other countries in giving women the right to choose whether to go ahead with…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023