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Africa's smaller cities are usually overlooked: they shouldn't be

Often when one thinks or writes about urbanisation in Africa, mega-cities or primary cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Kampala, come to mind. Little, however, is written about places like Gabés in Tunisia, Touba-Mbacké in Senegal, or Ibadan in Nigeria. Yet these are just three of an estimated 885…

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Tunisian party says will not recognise any deal with international lenders

One of Tunisia's main political parties, the Constitutional Free Party, said on Sunday it would not recognise any agreement that Tunis makes with international lenders in exchange for unpopular reforms, the latest threat to a possible deal with the International Monetary Fund.

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Tunisia’s Jabeur Wins Berlin Open

Ons Jabeur won the Berlin Open on Sunday. In the moment, it didn't matter to her at all. Jabeur was leading 6-3, 2-1 when Belinda Bencic signaled she couldn't continue in the final after hurting her left ankle in a fall in the first set.

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Tunisian protesters decry constitutional reform plans, judicial purge

Tunis (AFP) - Hundreds demonstrated on Sunday in Tunisia's capital against a planned referendum on constitutional changes and President Kais Saied's recent firing of dozens of judges.

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Hundreds protest in Tunis against president's plan for constitution

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in a second day of protest against a constitutional referendum called by President Kais Saied that his opponents say would cement his hold on power.

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Tunisians Protest against Constitution Referendum as Opposition Grows

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tunis on Saturday in opposition to a referendum on a new constitution called by President Kais Saied that would cement his hold on power. The protest led by Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Constitutional Party, reflected growing opposition to Saied since…

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Tunisian Judges Extend Strike over Sackings

Tunisian judges decided on Saturday to extend their national strike for a third week in protest against a decision by President Kais Saied to sack dozens of them, judges said. Saied dismissed 57 judges on June 1, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists - charges that the Tunisian Judges'…

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Jabeur Ends Gauff’s Run in Berlin to Book Final with Bencic

Coco Gauff missed out on reaching a first grass-court final on Saturday when the 18-year-old American lost to Ons Jabeur 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the semifinals of the Berlin Open. Cheered on by fans waving Tunisian flags amid a heatwave in Berlin, Jabeur recovered from 3-1 down in the first…

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Tunisian judges extend strike over sackings

Tunisian judges decided on Saturday to extend their national strike for a third week in protest against a decision by President Kais Saied to sack dozens of them, judges said.

Reuters

Tunisians protest against constitution referendum as opposition grows

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tunis on Saturday in opposition to a referendum on a new constitution called by President Kais Saied that would cement his hold on power.

Reuters

Tunisia Police Arrest Journalist Close to Ennahda Party

Tunisian police arrested head of a news website close to Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party over alleged links to a company accused of conspiring against the state, reported AFP on Friday. Lotfi Hidouri, editor-in-chief of Achahed, was placed in custody on Thursday night over financial dealings between a firm which finances…

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Tunisian court sentences lawyer who opposes president to jail, imposes job ban

A Tunisian military appeal court on Friday sentenced Seifeddine Makhlouf, a lawyer and prominent opponent of President Kais Saied, to a year in jail and banned him from his job for five years for insulting a judge, his lawyer told Reuters.

Reuters

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Tunisia’s UGTT stages nationwide strike over wages and cuts

Powerful union demands an increase in salaries and opposes proposed spending cuts and privatisation plans during crisis.

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Public workers strike in Tunisia, signaling national crisis

A nationwide public sector strike in Tunisia is poised to paralyze land and air transportation and other vital activities with the North African nation already in the midst of a deteriorating economic crisis

Reuters

Tunisia's Saied unpicks young 'Arab Spring' democracy

President Kais Saied has gathered nearly all state power in his hands after dismantling much of Tunisia's young democracy over 11 turbulent months. But as he prepares for a referendum to approve his changes, challenges loom ever larger.

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Public Workers Strike in Tunisia

A nationwide public sector strike in Tunisia is poised to paralyze land and air transportation and other vital activities Thursday with the North African nation already in the midst of a deteriorating economic crisis. Tunisia’s powerful General Labour Union (UGTT) announced the walkout, which was expected to include 159 state…

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Tunisia grinds to a halt as unions challenge president

Tunis (AFP) - Flights were cancelled, public transport ground to a halt and government offices were closed in a nationwide strike by Tunisia's main trade union Thursday, piling pressure on a president already facing multiple crises.

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Tunisia union confronts president with nationwide strike

Tunis (AFP) - Tunisia's main labour union holds a vast public sector strike Thursday to demand salary hikes and concessions on looming reforms, upping pressure on a president already facing a string of crises.

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Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri celebrates winning first international trophy with Tunisia

Man United's Hannibal Mejbri trained with the Reds' first-team last season and he's now hit a milestone with Tunisia.

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Tunisia International Flights to be Cancelled on Thursday

Tunisia International Flights to be Cancelled on Thursday All international flights to and from Tunisia will be cancelled on Thursday due to a national public strike called by the powerful UGTT union, a union official told Reuters on Wednesday. The union called a nationwide strike by employees in state companies…

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Skipper Yoshida fires World Cup warning after Japan 'fell apart'

Osaka (Japan) (AFP) - Captain Maya Yoshida warned Japan they will have no chance at the World Cup if they "fall apart after conceding one goal", following a sobering 3-0 home defeat to Tunisia.

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Tunisia eye World Cup knock-out round after beating Japan

Osaka (Japan) (AFP) - Tunisia head coach Jalel Kadri believes his side can reach the World Cup knock-out round for the first time in six attempts after pulling off an impressive 3-0 win over Japan on Tuesday.

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Tunisia beat Japan to win Kirin Cup

Osaka (Japan) (AFP) - Tunisia stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Japan in Osaka on Tuesday to finish first in the four-team Kirin Cup tournament.

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The Socceroos have qualified for the World Cup finals. Here are five things you need to know about the tournament

The Socceroos are through to the World Cup — but when and where will it be held, who will they play, and who are the favourites for the tournament? We have the answers.

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