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Tunisia urges Europe to increase assistance to tackle migration crisis
Tunisia’s prime minister urged European countries on Wednesday to increase financial assistance to his country and others to help tackle the flow of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Tunisia has faced protests by local residents and extra financial costs over migrants arriving from other countries in the hope of travelling on to Europe by sea, risking perilous journeys on what in…
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Al Jazeera Reporter Released by Tunisian Authorities After Brief Detention
Tunisian authorities released Al Jazeera reporter Samir Sassi on Friday, two days after he was arrested under undisclosed grounds, as confirmed by his lawyer. Sassi, 55, had been taken into custody on Wednesday following a police raid on his residence, during which electronic devices were seized. Lotfi Hajji, Al Jazeera’s bureau chief in Tunis, reported the arrest but noted that…
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Tunisie Telecom Revolutionizes Its Charging System
OTTAWA, Ontario & TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisie Telecom, the market leader in information and communication technologies in Tunisia, and Telepin, a global pioneer in mobile transaction platforms and the fintech industry, announce the signing of a partnership agreement for the launch of the converged charging system for the national operator’s customers. The main objective of this partnership is to migrate…
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AFC and Mizuho Bank sign MOU to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa & Asia
TUNIS, Tunisia — Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, and Mizuho Bank, a leading global bank with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on project & infrastructure finance, trade finance and treasury to drive sustainable economic growth in Africa and Asia. This agreement was signed…
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Tunisian, Egyptian presidents discuss ties, regional issues
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday expressed his country’s support for Egypt’s efforts to reach a fair and comprehensive agreement regarding the rules of filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) built on the Nile River. Saied’s remarks came during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, where he arrived on Friday for…
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Tunisia’s Fakfakh reshuffles cabinet
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Elyes Fakfakh said on Monday he will conduct a cabinet reshuffle in the coming days amid a row with the moderate Islamist Ennahda party, in what appears to be a step to remove Ennahda ministers in the government. Ennahdha said on Monday that it seeks a new government, adding that the government of Fakhfkah had lost credibility…
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Tunisia extends state of emergency by 1 month
Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended the state of emergency in the country for another month beginning Jan. 1, 2020. The Tunisian presidency made this known in a statement on Monday. “The decision was made after consultations with outgoing Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, who is running the government affairs and President of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People…
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Tunisia arrests comedian, TV host for ‘offending’ president
Tunisian authorities arrested a popular comedian and a television show host on Friday for having “offended” President Beji Caid Essebsi, the prosecutor’s office said. “The prosecutor has decided to place in detention” satirist Migalo, whose real name is Wassim Lahrissi, and television host Moez Ben Gharbia for having “offended the president”, prosecution spokesman Sofiene Sliti said. He declined to give…
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Tunisia parties agree on caretaker Prime Minister
Tunisia’s governing Islamist Ennahda party and the opposition have agreed in principle on a new prime minister to lead a caretaker government. The deal will reportedly be presented to other political parties at national talks later, aimed at ending the political deadlock. Ennahda agreed to relinquish power in September, following anti-government protests. A cabinet of independent figures is to supervise…
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