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Euroviews. Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes

Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes.

Inspire Africa

The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children

"80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa

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Euroviews. The EU can help ease migration flows without knocking on Saied's door

It is becoming evident that the cash-for-migration-curbs model would neither be easy nor a long-term solution, Ghazi Ben Ahmed writes.

Scenes

Meet the guardians of Tunisia’s Sejnane pottery heritage

In partnership with Media City

"We want to present it to the world. I did not like it at first, but I became fond of it and worked with clay even though it is labour-intensive."

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Belgium

Belgian minister quits after deadly Brussels attack

The shooter was denied asylum in October 2020 and ordered to be extradited in 2021, but the authorities did not do so because they could not find an address for him. After Monday night's shooting, the place where he was living was found within hours.

Europe

Tunisia snubs Brussels and refunds €60 million in EU aid

The Tunisian government has sent back the €60 million in EU funds that were released last week, the European Commission confirmed on Thursday.

Italy

‘Unsafe’ country: Italy’s court blocks transfer of migrant to Tunisia

A court in Florence, Italy, has blocked the deportation of one migrant back to Tunisia after declaring the assessment of the country as “safe” obsolete in light of Kais Saied’s government’s authoritarian turn.

Europe

Children of Tunisian political prisoners request ICC probe

The children of four opposition figures imprisoned in Tunisia have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into the political persecution and human rights violations allegedly committed by President Kais Saied's government.

Europe

Tunisia can 'wire back' EU money if it doesn't want it: Commissioner

Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for enlargement and neighbourhood, has said Tunisia is free to "wire back" the €60 million in EU funds that were transferred earlier this week.

Europe

EU has sent €60 million to Tunisia despite president rejecting money

The European Commission has confirmed it has transferred €60 million in budget support to the Tunisian government, despite President Kais Saied publicly saying he rejects the "charity" money.

Europe

Migration: Naval blockades are an act of war so what's left for Italy?

After a sudden influx of migrants overwhelmed the island of Lampedusa, Italy is rushing to come up with an effective method to curb new arrivals, with an open willingness to test the limits of international law.

Europe

EU releases €127 million in aid for Tunisia amid Lampedusa crisis

The European Commission announced on Friday the first round of payments under the contentious EU-Tunisia memorandum of understanding.

Europe

EU risks breaking aid rules in bid to curb African migration - Oxfam

The European Union could be breaching international rules by using aid intended to promote development in Africa to stem migration into Europe, according to a new report by Oxfam.

Europe

EU watchdog demands answers on controversial Tunisia migration deal

The European Ombudsman is seeking clarifications on the contentious EU-Tunisia deal signed in July amid concerns of human rights violations.

Europe

Tunisia denies entry to five MEPs on foreign affairs committee

The Tunisian authorities have denied entry to five members of the European Parliament's foreign affairs (AFET) committee, who were due to start an official mission to the country on Thursday.

Europe

EU lawmakers clash over controversial Tunisia migration deal

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) clashed on Tuesday over the EU's controversial migration agreement with Tunisia.

Europe

EU and Tunisia must stem migration, but respect human rights - Weber

The EU must work with Tunisia to bring the number of illegal migrants down while respecting their right to human dignity, the leader of the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, told Euronews.

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Euroviews. How to fix Tunisia’s economic misery with a fair and bold IMF program

Economic reforms are inherently political, but they should be designed to address the concerns and aspirations of the population impacted by them, Timothy Kaldas and Ayoub Menzli write.

Italy

Why are migrants landing in Lampedusa being moved by authorities?

Migrants arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa are being relocated to towns and cities across the mainland, often on the back of arduous journies across the Mediterranean Sea

Tunisia

Tunisia and Libya agree to share responsibility for stranded migrants

A spokesperson for Tunisia's interior ministry said migrants were transferred to reception centres and provided with health and psychological care, with the help of the Tunisian Red Crescent.