Tag: Tunisia
Tunisia presidential candidate jailed for forging documents
A court in Tunisia has sentenced presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel to six months in prison over charges of falsifying documents.
The second prison sentence against...
Tunisian president reshuffles cabinet ahead of presidential election
Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced a broad cabinet reshuffle of 19 ministers, including those for defence, foreign affairs, and the economy, ahead of...
Tinubu to South Korea, Tunisian envoys: Nigeria’s doors open for trade
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria as a huge market for Korean products, particularly for Korean goods manufactured and produced in Nigeria, stressing that...
Tunisia raises drinking water prices over drought
Tunisia has raised its drinking water prices by up to 16 per cent, following a drought that has lasted five years in the country.
After...
Footballer sets self ablaze in Tunisia
Tunisian footballer, Nizar Issaoui, has died from burns sustained in a protest against "police injustice" in which he set himself on fire.
The footballer had...
Tunisia ex-Prime Minister, Ali Larayedh, arrested
Police have arrested a former Prime Minister of Tunisia, Ali Larayedh, over his connection with the departure of youths to fight jihadist groups abroad.
The...
Tunisia defeat France, crash out of World Cup
Tunisia, on Wednesday, defeated Group D winners France 1-0 but it wasn't enough to qualify in a dramatic match that saw Antoine Griezmann's goal...
Tottenham forward racially abused with banana in Brazil win over Tunisia
Fans threw banana at Tottenham forward, Richarlison, on Tuesday as he was racially abused during Brazil's friendly win over Tunisia in Paris.
The incident occurred...
WHO selects Nigeria, five others for COVID-19 vaccine production
Nigeria and five other African countries have been selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to begin the production of their own mRNA vaccines.
This...
Super Eagles crash out of Nations Cup as Tunisia beat Nigeria...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria with a 1-0 win.
Youssef Msakni scored for Tunisia in...
