Tunisia
Debating racism in the Arab world
Middle East
July 7, 2020
Debating racism in the Arab world
The Black Lives Matter protests have triggered discussions on racism toward Blacks in the Arab and Muslim world. Activists are…
Tunisia’s Ennahdha party to review stance on government
Middle East
July 6, 2020
Tunisia’s Ennahdha party to review stance on government
TUNIS (Reuters) — The moderate Islamist party Ennahda will review its stance on Tunisia’s coalition government over an alleged conflict…
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia reopened its land, sea and air borders for the first time in more than three months…
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes
Middle East
June 23, 2020
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes
AMMAN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing…
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
Middle East
June 18, 2020
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Hundreds of unemployed Tunisians from around the country tried to march on parliament Wednesday to demand…
Post-lockdown recovery up in flames for Tunisia market vendors
Middle East
June 17, 2020
Post-lockdown recovery up in flames for Tunisia market vendors
TUNIS (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — It was the first day that the whole of the Tunis medina was open for…
Tunisia nears zero coronavirus cases as it eyes tourism
Middle East
June 14, 2020
Tunisia nears zero coronavirus cases as it eyes tourism
For 10 years, Juanita Reimer has lived at the edge of the Sahara desert in Douz, Tunisia. Since leaving her…
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Middle East
June 7, 2020
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions
Middle East
May 30, 2020
US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions
TUNIS (Reuters) – The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training,…
Young Tunisians eat in secret despite Ramadan and lockdown
Middle East
May 19, 2020
Young Tunisians eat in secret despite Ramadan and lockdown
Hiding snacks under their beds or behind piles of clothes, young Tunisians are finding ways to subvert the Ramadan fast…