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Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian judge opens new probe into political figures, lawyer says

A Tunisian judge has opened a new investigation into political figures including major opponents of President Kais Saied on suspicion of conspiring against state security, a lawyer for one of them said.

Reuters

Mediterranean crossings: Tunisia and France 'share lots of views'

The Mediterranean migrants crisis was one of the main topics discussed by Tunisa's foreign minister Nabil Ammar and his French counterpart Catherine Colonna during their first meeting in Paris. In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nabil Ammar said that the two nations "share lots of views". He told Marc Perelman…

France 24

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Tunisia was the hope of the Arab spring. Now my father could face the death penalty for his words

Kais Saied has turned our country into a dictatorship, while Europe looks the other way, says British-Tunisian writer Soumaya Ghannoushi

The Guardian - UK

England advances, France loses to Gambia at Under-20 World Cup

England reached the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay on May 25, living up to expectations as one of the title favourites at the tournament.

The Hindu

Genocide in Rwanda: Top suspect Kayishema arrested in South Africa

In tonight's edition: Fulgence Kayishema, a former police officer who is suspected of orchestrating the murder of thousands at a church massacre in 1994 in Rwanda, is arrested in a South African vineyard. Also, May 25 marks both the 60th anniversary of the African Union and Africa Day, a double…

France 24

As drought withers Tunisian fields, state feels financial pinch

As rains failed, Tunisian farmers watched their crops wither this spring, harvesting early to salvage some as animal feed and piling costs on a state struggling to afford wheat imports with bakeries running out of bread.

Reuters

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Tunisia court frees radio station head arrested in crackdown

Several Mosaique FM journalists have been under scrutiny as Saied’s government cracks down on critics.

Al Jazeera

Families ask human rights court to free jailed Tunisian opposition leaders

Daughters of Rached Ghannouchi and Said Ferjani demand justice amid continuing crackdown on dissent by President Saied

The Guardian - UK

Tunisian court frees prominent media critic of president on bail

A Tunisian appeals court on Wednesday released media owner Noureddine Boutar on bail, his Mosaique FM ratio station said, months after his arrest alongside prominent critics of President Kais Saied.

Reuters

Families of jailed Tunisian leaders approach Africa court

Families of detained opposition members in Tunisia have filed a case at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Al Jazeera

Leeds United academy duo star as England U20s kick off World Cup campaign with win

Leeds United academy duo Darko Gyabi and Mateo Joseph both played their part as England under-20s began their World Cup campaign with a narrow Group E victory over Tunisia

Leeds Live

Human rights groups condemn attacks on Tunisia’s judiciary

Thirty-seven groups, both Tunisian and international, voiced concern over the crackdown on the judiciary’s independence.

Al Jazeera

Bristol City's Alex Scott takes centre stage as he's thrown in at the deep end for England U20s

Alex Scott played the full 90 minutes as England Under-20 began their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Tunisia

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Police question two Tunisian journalists after controversial show

Activists and media protest as the journalists are interrogated for criticising the security forces.

France 24

Cannes 2023: 'Four Daughters' looks at reasons why two sisters joined Islamic State group

In today's Cannes Film Festival round-up, actors and real people re-enact the past to understand why two young sisters left Tunisia and their family to fight for the Islamic State group in Syria. "Four Daughters" comes from Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, who is one of the seven female directors…

Radio France Internationale

Postcard from Cannes #4: Major spotlight on African talents

With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema is set to shine at the Cannes Film Festival this year. It’s not only a showcase for attracting international attention, it's also a motivator for up and coming young filmmakers from the continent.

Evening Standard

England vs Tunisia live stream: How can I watch U20 World Cup game for FREE on TV in UK today?

England begin their U20 World Cup campaign against Tunisia later today.

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Cannes movie explores roots of Sudan bloodshed, making festival history

Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania joined early frontrunners for the Palme d’Or in Cannes with her haunting “Four Daughters”, about the decision by a group of teenage girls to join the jihad in Syria. Meanwhile, Africa’s “Cannes moment” continued with the timely screening of Sudanese drama “Goodbye Julia”, whose director spoke…

Al Jazeera

Tourism dreams and violence woes after Tunisia’s Djerba attack

Kais Saied’s government is working hard to minimise the recent attack on the Ghriba Synagogue, hoping to save tourism.

The Guardian - UK

Under the Fig Trees review – dreamy, sensual Tunisian drama

Capturing long, hot days of flirting more than fig-picking among her young, non-professional cast, Erige Sehiri’s quietly observational feature debut beguiles

The Guardian - UK

Four Daughters review – fact and fiction mix in mother’s heartbreak over Islamic State

Actors and real people re-enact the past to understand why two daughters left Tunisia to fight for IS in Syria, leaving the rest of the family behind

The Independent UK

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring

Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called a “historic meeting” with the long-ostracized Syrian leader Bashar Assad

Reuters

Tunisia police to investigate two top journalists, radio station says

Tunisia's most popular independent radio station on Thursday said two of its top broadcasters, critics of President Kais Saied, have been summoned by police for questioning, amid fears of an escalating government campaign against the media.

France 24

'Journalists are not terrorists': Tunisian journalists protest 'repressive' laws

In tonight's edition: In Tunisia, journalists protest against anti-terror laws used to jail journalists. Also, gay rights activists in Namibia welcome a ruling recognising foreign same-sex marriages, although such unions are still forbidden in the country. And Morocco celebrates its ancestral sport of "sand hockey", known locally as "mokhacha".

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