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DR Congo's Tshisekedi to be sworn in for second term on January 20

In tonight's edition: President Felix Tshisekedi will officially begin his second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20. Also, Tunisian radio presenter Zied El Heni is handed a suspended sentence for allegedly insulting a minister. Tunisian journalists had rallied outside the courthouse in Tunis to…

France 24

‘A very emotional shoot’: behind Four Daughters, an unusual, Oscar-tipped film

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania crafts a unique docudrama look at a family torn apart when two daughters leave to join the Islamic State

The Guardian - US

Tunisian group accuses authorities of mass expulsions of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa

Migration activists in Tunisia are sounding the alarm about mass expulsions and arbitrary arrests

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Kenya and Uganda added to foreign degree crackdown list at Nigeria universities

In tonight's edition: Nigeria widens the net to degrees earned in Kenya and Uganda as part of its crackdown on fraudulent foreign certificates. Also, French energy giant TotalEnergies puts former Beninese prime minister Lionel Zinsou at the head of land acquisition for its controversial multi-billion-dollar oil projects in Uganda and…

France 24

Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi arrested in Tunis

Sassi was arrested after a raid on his family’s home on Wednesday night.

Al Jazeera

In 2024, Europe to hunt for new partners to offload asylum seekers

From Ghana to Georgia, Rwanda to Albania, the EU is looking for nations that will hold vulnerable people on its behalf.

Al Jazeera

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way.

Al Jazeera

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‘Nothing for me in Cameroon’: Waiting in Tunisia, one eye on Europe

Having lost everything and everyone precious to him, Joseph tries to hold things together, waiting to leave Africa.

Al Jazeera

‘I just sit and hope’: A Sierra Leonean mother’s refugee story

Leaving two children behind, a pregnant Saffiatu Mansaray is pinning her hopes on reaching Europe.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian tennis star who knitted a new passion into her life

Tennis player Fadoua Dimassi showcases traditional Tunisian garments at Sargaalaya International Art & Craft Festival in Vadakara, Kozhikode. International exhibitors from Sri Lanka, Russia, Egypt, Uganda, Syria & Nepal also featured.

The Hindu

Tatahouine: 'Star Wars meteorite' sheds light on the early Solar System

Locals watched in awe as a fireball exploded and hundreds of meteorite fragments rained down on the city of Tatahouine, Tunisia, on June 27, 1931. Fittingly, the city later became a major filming location of the Star Wars movie series. The desert climate and traditional villages became a huge inspiration…

The Conversation

Russia's foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes

The Independent UK

Explosion at Guinea fuel depot kills 13 people

An explosion at Guinea's main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one last appeal for votes on the campaign trail ahead of Wednesday's…

France 24

Sixty-one migrants drown in shipwreck off Libya

Sixty-one migrants, including women and children, drowned following a shipwreck off Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya said.

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Italy, UK Leaders Unite On Migration, Agree Tunisia Deal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Italian premier Giorgia Meloni's approach to tackling illegal migration Saturday, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian opposition leader Chaima Issa gets suspended jail term

Military court hands Issa one-year suspended sentence for insulting the president, inciting soldiers to disobey orders.

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How to watch 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: live stream all 2024 AFCON matches online from anywhere

With the best teams on the continent set to converge on the Ivory Coast, here's how to watch 2023 African Cup of Nations live streams wherever you are in 2024.

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race row in Tunisia

Tunisian politician Yassine Mami claimed the country should ‘protect itself against a possible falsification of historical facts’

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Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race controversy in Tunisia

Newspapers and politicians discuss general’s skin tone, saying actor’s casting in the role created ‘a historical error’

The Conversation

Cruel summer ahead – why is Australia so unprepared?

2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europe and North Africa, especially in the second half of July. Temperatures…

Al Jazeera

Near Sfax, refugees scramble after violent clashes with Tunisia police

As police and the national guard scour nearby Al Amra for a missing gun and ammunition, refugees are displaced again.

International Business Times

Maghreb Farmers Embrace Drones To Fight Climate Change

A drone buzzed back and forth above rows of verdant orange trees planted near Nabeul, eastern Tunisia.

The Hindu

Oscar entries from 26 countries to be screened at IFFK

The movies from countries including Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Malaysia, Poland, Tunisia and Turkey are bound to become a treat for the festival audience.

Al Jazeera

‘I wake up in pain’: Refugees struggle in Tunisian winter

For refugees in Tunis facing abuse from police while aid is blocked, the cold is their greatest enemy now.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian film producer Dora Bouchoucha: ‘Free speech is threatened’

One of the most respected figures in Tunisian cinema discusses her journey with Al Jazeera.

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