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A Chinese language class underway at the Confucius Institute of the University of Lagos in Nigeria. Recent job posts on a leading social media networking site reveal continent-wide demand for Mandarin skills in sectors including real estate, mining, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. Photo: Xinhua
China-Africa relations

Ni hao, new hire: Africa’s growing Mandarin job boom

While Chinese firms have long brought their own translators to the continent, they are now often hiring local linguists.

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European Union

Hundreds die crossing Mediterranean as 2026 already smashes records

China-Africa relations

How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa

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United Nations

Hundreds feared missing or dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks, UN says

IOM investigates reports of vessels being impacted by bad weather after departing from Tunisia and Libya for Europe.

Crew members of the ‘Ocean Viking’ ship take part in a night rescue exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Some Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained in Israel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry refuted the claims as ‘brazen lies’, stating all detainees’ legal rights were ‘fully upheld’.

Africa

Tunisia man sentenced to death for online posts seen as insulting to president

The ruling is the first of its kind in the country, where leader Kais Saied has seized power over all branches of government.

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China-Africa relations

How TCM is expanding China’s soft power in Africa – from Tunisia to Chad

New centres are upskilling Africans in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, making every graduate an ‘ambassador’ for the approach.

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A new TCM training centre is opened in Tunisia, indicating strong cultural ties between the two countries. Photo: Handout
Israel-Gaza war

Gaza aid flotilla says second boat hit by suspected drone

British-flagged Alma was struck off Tunisia’s coast just a day after another of the flotilla’s vessels was hit in a similar incident.

Israel-Gaza war

Tunisia denies Gaza aid flotilla boat was hit by drone at port

Gaza-bound flotilla said one of its boats was hit by a drone, while Tunisian authorities claimed a fire broke out on the vessel itself.

Israel-Gaza war

Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break blockade of Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with activists including Greta Thunberg, set sail on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian territory.

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Palestinian flags flutter on boats on the day of the departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, at the port of Barcelona, Spain on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
France

Homeless man charged with murder after 4 bodies found in France’s River Seine

The bodies, some partially naked, were found on August 13 in the river just outside Paris; suspect’s identity and nationality are uncertain.

The River Seine in Paris, France. A homeless man has been charged over the murders of four men whose bodies were found in the river. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Africa relations

China-built satellite station a ‘shining’ example of support for Namibia

China backs Africa’s growing space industry by funding and building a data receiving ground station in Namibian capital.

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US-ally trade wars

Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea

Equal or higher tariffs imposed on others before Wednesday deadline.

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Israel-Gaza war

Convoy sets off for Gaza from North Africa to protest Israel’s blockade

Tunisian-led aid convoy seeks ‘the immediate lifting of the unjust siege’ on Gaza.

People cheer as a convoy of buses made up of activists, lawyers and medical professionals from North Africa depart from Tunisia to Gaza. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Rita, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, dies at 24

She had refused to eat and showed signs of tiredness since Friday, park says, adding tests are being carried out.

Rita the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin has died at 24. Photo: Ocean Park
Wellness

Seeking seawater therapy? You might want to head to Tunisia

Tunisia is going all-in to become the top destination for thalassotherapy, restorative wellness treatments that incorporate seawater.

Africa

Police kill man who set himself on fire outside Tunisian synagogue

The Interior Ministry said the man advanced toward an officer while ablaze, and a second officer opened fire to protect his colleague.

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Malaysia

From Malaysia with love: France seizes tonnes of ‘aphrodisiac honey’

The packets of honey and gels, often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs, also entered France by ship from Thailand, Turkey and Tunisia.

A French customs officer holds packs of illegally imported “Black Horse” honey touted as an all-natural sexual enhancement. Photo: Douanes Francaises/AFP
Cinema

How a cinema truck brings big screen to small Tunisian communities

CinemaTdour’s bright red truck houses a 100-seat cinema and is bringing joy to communities who have never seen a film on the big screen.

Africa

Tunisia’s Saied wins re-election, entrenching his power in Arab spring’s birthplace

Kai’s Saied won Sunday’s vote by a landslide – but low turnout reflected widespread discontent in the cradle of the Arab spring pro-democracy uprisings.

Africa

Tunisia votes with opposition behind bars, Saied set for re-election

Though the birthplace of the Arab Spring, the election is seen as a closing chapter in the Tunisia’s experiment with democracy.

Tunisian President and candidate for re-election Kais Saied, center, and his wife Ichraf Chebil Saïed, leave a polling station after casting their votes, in Tunis, Tunisia, on Sunday. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

Where a French-Tunisian in Hong Kong eats French food, pizza and dim sum

Raised on provincial French and healthy Mediterranean food, Samy Redjeb is a fan of boat noodles, spicy Sichuan fare, dim sum, and pizza. He shares his favourite restaurants in Hong Kong.

Michelin star dining at Man Wah Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Hotel. Photo: Man Wah
European Union

Tunisia and EU sign pact to stem migration and combat human trafficking

. The deal follows weeks of talks and Europe’s pledge of aid to Tunisia amounting to US$1.12 billion to help its economy, state finances and migration crisis.

Wimbledon

Tunisian trailblazer Jabeur ‘going full in’ as she targets Wimbledon history

Last year’s beaten finalist says ‘old me’ would have lost semi-final after going a set and 4-2 down to Aryna Sabalenka.

Africa

Tunisia uncertainty after election snub, calls for president to quit

Tunisia plunged into political uncertainty after voters overwhelming snubbed elections for a neutered parliament.

Members of the independent higher authority for elections count votes one day after the parliamentary elections in Tunis, Tunisia on Sunday. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2022

Australia squeeze past Tunisia to revive World Cup last 16 hopes

Socceroos win a World Cup game for only the third time in their history with a dogged 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday.

Australia’s Mitchell Duke celebrates scoring against Tunisia. Photo: dpa
Japan

Japan’s PM Kishida tests positive for Covid-19, cancels Tunisia trip

Kishida tested positive in a PCR test after developing a cough and slight fever on Saturday, but plans to continue working online.

European cinema

Review | The Man Who Sold His Skin: Oscar nominee follows lovers separated by war

A best international feature nominee at the 2021 Oscars, this Tunisian film boasts powerful displays from its two stars, but the rest of the cast struggles, especially Monica Bellucci.

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