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Ons Jabeur is first African woman to reach Grand Slam final after win in Wimbledon semis

The No. 3-seeded Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia, got past her good friend Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in an up-and-down semifinal at a sun-splashed Centre Court on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st Arab in Pro Slam Final

Ons Jabeur's steady progress from year to year - up the tennis rankings, through the draws of various tournaments and, now, at Wimbledon - has carried her to a Grand Slam singles final, the first woman from Africa and first Arab to make it that far in the professional era.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nigeria face moment of truth at women's Africa Cup of Nations

Defending champions Nigeria face a test of their mettle on Thursday night in Rabat when they take on Botswana in their second pool match at the women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Tunisia’s Ghannouchi Faces Money Laundering Allegations

Tunisia's main opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has been summoned by a judge over money laundering allegations, his Ennahda party said on Wednesday, accusing the authorities of targeting him for political reasons. The July 19 summons is to answer questions about the allegations, which Ennahda say are untrue and a result…

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Tunisian opposition leader faces money laundering allegations

Tunisia's main opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has been summoned to stand before an investigative judge on July 19 over money laundering allegations, a member of his Ennahda party said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Algeria to Reopen Land border with Tunisia

Algeria said Tuesday it would reopen its land border with Tunisia later this month, more than two years after it was shut at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. "We have taken the joint decision to reopen the land border from July 15," said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He was speaking…

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Tunisia freeze bank accounts of head of Ennahda party Ghannouchi and former PM Jebali

Tunisia's anti-terrorism judge ordered a freeze on bank accounts and financial assets of ten people, including Rached Ghannouchi, head of the Islamist Ennahda Party, and former Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali, a Financial Analysis committee official told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Tunisia President Defends Proposed Constitution amid Criticism

Tunisia's president said on Tuesday his proposed constitution would not restore authoritarian rule, hitting back at criticism from across the political spectrum and urging people to support it in this month's referendum. Saied, who ousted the elected parliament last summer to rule by decree in a step his foes call…

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Tunisia president defends constitution amid criticism

Reuters

Tunisia Struggles to Grow More Wheat as Ukraine War Bites

Tunisian farmer Mondher Mathali surveys a sea of swaying golden wheat and revs his combine harvester, a rumbling beast from 1976 which he fears could break down at any moment. Since the Ukraine war sent global cereal prices soaring, import-dependent Tunisia has announced a push to grow all its own…

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Tunisia buys 8 military training aircraft from U.S.- defense ministry

Tunisia has bought eight military training aircrafts from the United States as part of a plan to renew the air force's training aircraft fleet, the defense ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Reuters

Tunisian constitution panel boss condemns President's draft

The head of Tunisia’s constitution committee has rejected a proposed new constitution put forward by the President, warning it could “pave the way for a disgraceful dictatorial regime”.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia's Jabeur Fends Off Mertens to Reach Wimbledon Quarters

World number two Ons Jabeur reached her second consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final on Sunday, beating Elise Mertens 7-6 (11/9), 6-4. The Tunisian fended off five set points for her 24th-seeded Belgian opponent in the first set tie-break to edge ahead. Jabeur broke serve twice in the second set to seal the…

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Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft

Former constitutional law professor says constitutional chapters could pave way for ‘disgraceful dictatorial regime’.

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Tunisian Constitution Panel Head Blasts Saied's Draft

The head of Tunisia's constitution committee blasted a proposed constitution published by President Kais Saied, local media reported on Sunday, reinforcing opposition fears that Saied was seeking to impose a unilateral charter. Sadok Belaid, a former constitutional law professor was named by Saied to draft a "new constitution for a…

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Tunisian Union Sees Possible Threat to Democracy from Proposed Constitution

A proposed constitution that includes broad powers for Tunisia's president and a reduced role for other bodies and institutions could threaten democracy, the head of the powerful UGTT union said on Saturday. But the union, a major political force with more than 1 million members, said it would allow its…

Reuters

Tunisian union says new constitution with broad powers for president could threaten democracy

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Tunisia’s draft constitution: Ending the parliamentary regime, or undoing democracy?

Tunisian President Kais Saied delivered his draft for a new constitution to the public on Friday after months of political turmoil. A referendum is expected to be held on July 25 to decide the document’s fate, and, according to some, the fate of the only democracy to emerge from the…

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Tunisian president seeks more powers in new constitution

Tunisian President Kais Saied has unveiled a new draft constitution that would bestow broad powers on the president and limit the powers of the prime minister and parliament

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IMF Delegation Visits Tunisia Monday to Start Loan Negotiations

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund will visit Tunisia on Monday to start negotiations over a loan program, a central bank official told Reuters on Friday. The official added that the start of talks comes after the completion of technical talks between the IMF and Tunisia. Tunisia, which is…

Reuters

What's in Tunisia's proposed new constitution?

A proposed new constitution for Tunisia significantly enhances the powers of the head of state, hardening fears among critics of President Kais Saied that he aims to entrench one-man rule and undo the democratic gains of 2011 Arab Spring uprising.

Reuters

Tunisia's Saied unpicks young 'Arab Spring' democracy

President Kais Saied has proposed a new constitution that would formalise his sweeping seizure of powers after dismantling much of Tunisia's young democracy over 11 turbulent months.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s draft constitution – what’s new, and why now?

President Kais Saied has pushed for the new constitution – opponents say it will slide the country away from democracy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia Publishes Draft Constitution ahead of July Vote

Tunisia on Thursday published the draft of a new constitution giving vastly more powers to the president, a text set to go to referendum on July 25, a year after President Kais Saied's dramatic power grab. The new draft was published on Thursday evening in the official journal, less than…

Reuters

Proposed Tunisian constitution gives president far more power

Tunisia published a proposed new constitution on Thursday that will be put to a referendum next month, limiting the role of parliament and giving President Kais Saied far more power.

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